Schoenherr has promoted Evelin Hilna, Matthias Pressler, Michal Jendzelovsky, Jan Primozic, and Magdalena Roibu to Partner across CEE.

Schoenherr, working with Hogan Lovells, has advised Dutch-based fitness operator Basic-Fit on its acquisition of Clever Fit in Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia.

PFP Law has advised Fluidmaster on the development and opening of a new business and warehouse facility in Prestranek, Slovenia. Sole practitioner Nejc Milozic reportedly advised Publikus and Avatar, the sellers of the land on which the facility was developed.

Ketler & Partners, Member of Karanovic, has advised Mass Group on its acquisition of Leder & Schuh. Herbst Kinsky advised the sellers, MRHG Holding AG and Alchemy. Schindler reportedly advised Mass Group as well. 

On 23 October 2025, the Slovenian National Assembly adopted a far-reaching update to the General Administrative Procedure Act (Zakon o splošnem upravnem postopku; "ZUP") – the ninth amendment, known as the ZUP-I amendment. Aimed at increasing efficiency and modernising administrative processes, the reform significantly reshapes how decisions are issued, communicated and challenged. The amendment will enter into force three months after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, allowing parties a transitional period to prepare for the new procedural landscape.

Schoenherr, working with Linklaters, has advised Holcim Group on its EUR 1.85 billion acquisition of Xella.

Following the successful 2025 Hungarian General Counsel Summit in Budapest, on October 21, 2025, CEE Legal Matters brought the Balkan General Counsel Summit to Belgrade, gathering leading in-house counsel and legal professionals from across the region.

Slovenia hasn’t seen many sweeping reforms lately, but a standout change, the amended Act on General Administrative Procedure, pushes hard on digitization and faster state processes, trimming deadlines and reshaping regulatory work, according to Fatur Menard Partner Lovro Jurgec, who also mentions a draft easing the Attorneys Act’s strict promotional limits and a fresh Pension Act overhaul.

According to Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & Partners, the Fortenova Grupa refinancing (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on August 1, 2025) has now closed.

Selih & Partnerji and Nirris have advised ZDR Investments on its acquisition of LOGspot Logatec from Atrios Group. Law Firm Svetina advised the sellers. 

ODI Law Partner Tine Misic and Peterka & Partners Managing Partner Ondrej Peterka look at Slovenia’s appeal for regional firms’ entry into the market, the Bar Association’s reception, and what it all means for domestic competition.

An in-depth look at Aleksandra Jemc Merc of Jadek & Pensa, covering her career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about her as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.

Nuclear power is widely regarded as the most stable source of baseload electricity, a key pillar in achieving decarbonization goals and ensuring long-term energy security for the industry and for the ever-growing needs of data centers. The political environment in Europe and complexity of the legal technical background, however, put this stability in stark contrast to the realities of nuclear project development. Nuclear projects are frequently beset by delays, political contention, and financial and technical hiccups, to put it mildly.

Dentons, working with Cerha Hempel, advised Inreso Group and Descroes on the sale of subsidiaries Fumico Holding in the Netherlands and DDD Koper in Slovenia to Detia Degesch Group. 

MMD Advokati, working alongside Sole practitioner Pavla Bolner, has advised Germany-based Heinrich Schroder Landmaschinen on its acquisition of Inter Agrar SRB. 

Slovenia is pursuing an ambitious reform agenda, from revamping its courts to attracting global talent and boosting investment opportunities – sending a clear message that it’s open, modern, and ready for business, according to Selih & Partnerji Partner Alen Savic.

Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & Partners has advised the shareholders of Mikrocop on the company’s sale to Aeon Digital Group. Brezovec advised Aeon.

Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic & Partners, has advised Mass on the sale of a 60% equity stake to Advance Capital Partners. Kavcic, Bracun & Partners reportedly advised ACP.