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Wolf Theiss

Boasting a ‘presence in Central and Eastern Europe’, commercial law and banking and finance matters are areas of expertise of Wolf Theiss, which often advises international banking clients on a breadth of matters from public takeovers, private equity and venture capital transactions. Markus Bruckmüller, ‘an outstanding lawyer’ qualified across Austria and Slovenia, heads the team. Klemen Radosavljević regularly advises clients on Slovenian regulatory matters; design attorney Klara Miletič has notable experience in the life sciences sector and is an expert in trade marks; and Teja Balažic Jerovšek is lauded as ’standout’ in employment matters. Counsel Petra Jermol focuses on real estate and corporate matters.

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Testimonials

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‘The team demonstrated great cooperation and speed in handling a delicate negotiation with the other party, balancing the needs of the client and getting the desired result quickly.’
‘Žiga Dolhar and Larisa Primožič handled the assignment with diligence, speed and competence, demonstrating considerable expertise in mediating between the parties' interests, achieving the desired result incredibly quickly, with even a regard for the costs to be incurred.’
‘The Slovenian office of Wolf Theiss has an excellent reputation for corporate transactions.'
'Markus Bruckmüller is an outstanding lawyer with many years of experience, who is also responsive and pragmatic. He and his team have been in the lead for the drafting and the negotiation of the transaction documentation. Mr. Bruckmüller has a hands-on approach, he is always available, and reliable.’
‘An exceptional team, demonstrating professionalism, speed, efficiency, and a remarkable ability to remain composed even in moments of panic, consistently leads the matter to a successful conclusion swiftly and calmly.’
‘Tjaša Lahovnik is extremely fast, full of ideas and solutions, determined, and creative.’
‘A very good presence across Central and Eastern Europe, with a high level of professional service and legal expertise.’
'Markus Bruckmüller is a great all-round collaborator and negotiator who has a practical but extremely fine-tuned knowledge of the legal matters at hand. Teja Balažic Jerovšek was standout in a number of matters affecting employment laws and contracts. ’

Key clients

Apollo Global Management LLC
Nova KBM d.d.
Biser Bidco
Barclays Bank PLC
BNP Paribas
Bank of America
SHS Gesellschaft für Beteiligungsmanagement mbH
Connecting Europe Broadband Fund (CEBF)
HPS Investment Partners LLC
MERKUR trgovina, d.o.o.
Banka Sparkasse d.d.
Erste Group Bank AG
ECBF Management (European Circular Bioeconomy Fund)
Demeter Investment Managers
Partners Group
Emil Frey

Work highlights

Advised Apollo/Biser on the sale of Nova KBM, Slovenia's second largest bank, to OTP of Hungary.
Advised Nova KBM d.d. regarding their international issuance of EUR 400 million senior preferred notes due 2026 listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s Euro MTF market.
Advised European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) and Demeter Investment Managers on EUR 8.5 million Series B investment in the Slovenian sustainable agriculture technology company, EFOS.