Counsel
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.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Partner, specialised in Corporate/M&A, Banking and Finance and Real Estate. Markus has extensive experience in the CEE/SEE region, with specialised local legal expertise in Slovenia with respect to loans, collateral, real estate and insolvency. He regularly advises clients on large-scale M&A transactions, cross-border banking and finance projects and real estate transactions.
Partner, in cooperation with Wolf Theiss, specialised in Corporate / M&A, Data Protection, Regulatory, Slovenian competition law, Capital markets.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Partner, in cooperation with Wolf Theiss, since 2016, specialised in Intellectual Property, Information technology, Data Protection, Unfair Competition Law, Corporate.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Markus Bruckmüller, Klemen Radosavljević, Klara Miletič, Teja Balažic Jerovšek