BDK Advokati has advised the sellers on the sale of Termoplast Grupa to Greiner Packaging. Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka and Selih & Partnerji reportedly advised the sellers as well.
Taxation of Founders’ Tokens in Slovenia
The Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (Tax Authority) had already issued its first extensive guidelines regarding cryptocurrency taxation in 2017. According to the guidelines, capital gains generated from trading in virtual currencies by a natural person outside the scope of performing a business activity are not subject to personal income tax (PIT). Nevertheless, any income generated by a natural person as part of a business or entrepreneurial activity associated with cryptocurrencies is taxable.
On a New Adventure: Patricia Gannon Announces Platforum 9
CEE Legal Matters readers will likely be familiar with Patricia Gannon as one of the founders of Karanovic & Partners. Since her withdrawal from the firm (reported by CEE Legal Matters on September 21, 2020), Gannon ran her own "holistic strategic advisory business" (as reported on October 12, 2020) and, recently, she announced she is working on a new social media app for lawyers – Platforum 9. We caught up with her to learn more about her new project.
The Buzz in Slovenia: Interview with Janja Ovsenik of Senica & Partners
Imminent elections, tax framework overhauls, and potential shortages in an otherwise solid economy are the immediate concerns in Slovenia, according to Senica & Partners Partner Janja Ovsenik.
Rymarz Zdort, Jadek & Pensa, and Prica & Partners Advise on Innova Capital’s Sale of Trimo to Recticel
Rymarz Zdort, Jadek & Pensa, and Prica & Partners have advised Innova Capital on its EUR 164 million sale of Trimo to Recticel.
Fabiani Petrovic Jeraj Rejc and Ketler & Partners Advise on Sale of Pipistrel to Textron
Fabiani, Petrovic, Jeraj, Rejc Attorneys-at-Law has advised the Pipistrel Group on its sale to Textron. Ketler & Partners, a member of Karanovic, advised Textron on the deal. Solo practitioner Matija Premrl reportedly advised the Pipistrel Group as well, with Latham & Watkins reportedly advising Textron.
Selih, Fabiani Petrovic Jeraj Rejc, and Zaman and Partners Advise on Ingersoll Rand Acquisition of Jorc
Selih & Partners, working alongside Dutch Delissen Martens, has advised Ingersoll Rand on its EUR 27 million acquisition of Houdstermaatschappij Jorc. Fabiani, Petrovic, Jeraj, Rejc Attorneys-at-Law, working alongside Dutch Boels Zanders, advised Jorc while Law Office Zaman and Partners represented its Slovenian management.
London Calling: Interview with Vladimir Rangeloff, Managing Partner of Kambourov & Partners
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Vladimir Rangeloff of Kambourov & Partners to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
Oil & Gas Laws and Regulations in Slovenia
Contributed by Zaman & Partners.
London Calling: Interview with Silvije Cipcic-Bragadin, Director of Cipcic-Bragadin Mesic and Associates
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Silvije Cipcic-Bragadin of Cipcic-Bragadin Mesic and Associates to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
London Calling: Interview with Gabor Bebok, Partner of Pontes Budapest
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Gabor Bebok of Pontes Budapest to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
Ketler & Partners: Advice to Ukrainians in Slovenia
This review was prepared for Ukrainian refugees by the law firm Ketler & Partners, a member of Karanovic, upon request and in coordination with the international legal network Multilaw and Ukrainian law firm Arzinger. The review is as of March 11, 2022. The review is not a legal advice and is for informational purposes only. For updates, please follow www.multilaw.com and/or www.arzinger.ua
Deal 5: Invera Equity Partners Janez Skrubej on Acquisition of Majority Stake in Marles Hise Maribor
On February 2, 2022, CEE Legal Matters reported that Ketler & Partners, a member of Karanovic, had advised Invera Equity Partners on its acquisition of a 58.2% stake in Marles Hise Maribor. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Janez Skrubej, Partner at Invera Equity Partners, to learn more about the matter.
London Calling: Interview with Oana Ijdelea, Managing Partner of Ijdelea & Associates
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Oana Ijdelea of Ijdelea & Associates to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
Karmen Rebesco Advises NLB on EUR 230 Million Loan to SIJ Group
Karmen Rebesco has advised mandated lead arranger Nova Ljubljanska Banka on a EUR 230 million syndicated loan to members of the SIJ Group. Reportedly, Allen & Overy advised NLB as well and Dentons advised SIJ on the deal.
Karmen Rebesco, Jadek & Pensa, and Ulcar & Partners Advise on EUR 200 Million Loan to Petrol Ljubljana
The Karmen Rebesco law firm has advised mandated lead arrangers Nova Ljubljanska Banka and Privredna Banka Zagreb on the provision of a EUR 200 million syndicated loan to Petrol Ljubljana. Jadek & Pensa and Ulcar & Partners advised Petrol Ljubljana on the deal.
Slovenia: Spin-off Company Liable for Claims of Untransferred Employees?
Picture a situation where a company divests a part of its business to create a new company. Employees are transferred to the spin-off company too. Based on Article 75 of the Employment Relationship Act (ZDR-1), the provisions on the transfer of an undertaking (change of employer) then apply. The article governs the joint and several liability of both the transferor and transferee company; however, it limits liability solely to the claims of employees who were actually transferred.
Ketler & Partners Advises KraftPal Group on EUR 122.9 Million Investment from Pasaca Capital
Ketler & Partners, a member of Karanovic, has advised KraftPal Group on its EUR 122.9 million equity investment from Pasaca Capital. Reportedly, UK-based Ignition Law, Austria-based Herbst Kinsky, and Finland-based Lexia advised KraftPal Group as well, with Novak Law Firm and Jerovsek Malis advising minority owners.