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Legal 500 Ranking

We are happy to announce that Sibinčič Novak & Partners has been ranked again bythe Legal 500 among the leading…

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We are expanding our legal knowledge and connections across borders.

We are expanding our legal knowledge and connections across borders.

Sibinčič Novak & Partners has joined Mackrell International Legal Network! A global network of law firms specializing in all fields of law….

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Sibinčič Novak & Partners ranked by the Chambers and Partners among top 11 Law firms in Slovenia!

Sibinčič Novak & Partners ranked by the Chambers and Partners among top 11 Law firms in Slovenia!

We are proud to announce that Sibinčič Novak & Partners has been ranked by the Chambers and Partners Global Guide…

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Welcome to the law office Sibinčič Novak & Partners!

Welcome to the law office Sibinčič Novak & Partners!

We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Law firm Sibinčič Novak & Partners l.f. Ltd.  The law firm…

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The case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union: Under certain conditions, a winemaker can indicate his wine-growing estate in the labeling of his wine, even if the process of grape cultivation and pressing took place on another winemaker’s estate 

The case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union: Under certain conditions, a winemaker can indicate his wine-growing estate in the labeling of his wine, even if the process of grape cultivation and pressing took place on another winemaker’s estate 

In its judgment case no. C-354/22 dated November 23, 2023 the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU“) has…

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The case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union: Under certain conditions, a winemaker can indicate his wine-growing estate in the labeling of his wine, even if the process of grape cultivation and pressing took place on another winemaker’s estate 

The case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union: Under certain conditions, a winemaker can indicate his wine-growing estate in the labeling of his wine, even if the process of grape cultivation and pressing took place on another winemaker’s estate 

In its judgment case no. C-354/22 dated November 23, 2023 the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU“) has…

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Amendment to the Employment Relationships Act

Amendment to the Employment Relationships Act

On 7 November 2023, the National Assembly, in its extraordinary session, adopted the Act Amending the Employment Relationships Act (hereinafter:…

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Denied boarding and air passenger rights in the EU

Denied boarding and air passenger rights in the EU

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) heard the case, ref no. C-238/22, of a passenger who could…

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New case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the consumer’s right of withdrawal from a distance contract

New case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the consumer’s right of withdrawal from a distance contract

In its judgment C-565/22 of 5 October 2011, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU“) addressed a preliminary…

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Geo-blocking of activation keys for video games represents an infringement of EU competition law

Geo-blocking of activation keys for video games represents an infringement of EU competition law

In 2017, the EU Commission initiated an investigation into Valve Corp., an American gaming company and the owner of the…

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Amendment of Financial Operations, Insolvency Proceedings, and Compulsory Dissolution Act

Amendment of Financial Operations, Insolvency Proceedings, and Compulsory Dissolution Act

On 20 September 2023, the National Assembly adopted an amendment to the Financial Operations, Insolvency Proceedings, and Compulsory Dissolution Act…

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2023 IFLR Global Rankings

2023 IFLR Global Rankings

2023 IFLR Global Rankings are in and we are excited and proud to once again be ranked as one of…

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CJEU case law: Termination of package holidays in the event of extraordinary circumstances

CJEU case law: Termination of package holidays in the event of extraordinary circumstances

The Court of Justice of the European Union (the “CJEU“) in its judgment dated September 14, 2023, under case number…

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Act Determining the Intervention Measures to Remedy the Consequences of the Floods and Landslides in August 2023 (ZIUOPZP) – measures to deal with housing crisis

Act Determining the Intervention Measures to Remedy the Consequences of the Floods and Landslides in August 2023 (ZIUOPZP) – measures to deal with housing crisis

On 2 September 2023, the Act Determining the Intervention Measures to Remedy the Consequences of the Floods and Landslides in…

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Act on Intervention Measures to Eliminate the Consequences of Floods and Landslides from August 2023 (ZIUOPZP) – Tax measures

Act on Intervention Measures to Eliminate the Consequences of Floods and Landslides from August 2023 (ZIUOPZP) – Tax measures

On September 2, 2023, the Act on Intervention Measures to Eliminate the Consequences of Floods and Landslides from August 2023…

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The new Ljubljana Arbitration Rules have entered into force

The new Ljubljana Arbitration Rules have entered into force

The Ljubljana Arbitration Rules (“LAP”) were adopted by the Permanent Court of Arbitration of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry…

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Decree on temporary measures in administrative matters to prevent the consequences of floods and tax measures

Decree on temporary measures in administrative matters to prevent the consequences of floods and tax measures

Connected with the recent flooding, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia issued a Decree on temporary measures in administrative…

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Act on amendments and supplements to the Natural Disaster Recovery Act (ZOPNN-F) in force

Act on amendments and supplements to the Natural Disaster Recovery Act (ZOPNN-F) in force

On 9 August 2023, the National Assembly adopted the Act on Amendments and Additions to the Natural Disaster Recovery Act…

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The new Long-Term Care Act has been adopted

The new Long-Term Care Act has been adopted

The National Assembly, during its 43rd extraordinary session, rejected the proposal for a suspensive veto by the National Council on…

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The objective of an EU Member State to ensure the supply of gravel, sand, and clay to the construction sector cannot justify a restriction on the freedom of establishment

The objective of an EU Member State to ensure the supply of gravel, sand, and clay to the construction sector cannot justify a restriction on the freedom of establishment

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“EU Court“) in case no. C‑106/22, concerning the freedom of establishment within…

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Amendment of Slovenian Industrial Property Act (ZIL-1F)

Amendment of Slovenian Industrial Property Act (ZIL-1F)

On July 12, 2023, an amendment to the Industrial Property Act (ZIL-1F) was published in the Official Gazette of the…

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The Act on the introduction of installations for the production of electricity from renewable energy sources is adopted

The Act on the introduction of installations for the production of electricity from renewable energy sources is adopted

With a view to achieving climate neutrality and targets for the proportion of energy from renewable sources in gross final…

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Proposal of the Minimum Tax Act

Proposal of the Minimum Tax Act

The Ministry of Finance published a proposal of the Minimum Tax Act (hereinafter: “ZMD“) on 23 June 2023. With the…

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Slovenia to intervene in fishermen’s case against Croatia before the ECtHR

Slovenia to intervene in fishermen’s case against Croatia before the ECtHR

In March of this year, the European Court of Human Rights (“ECtHR”) informed Slovenia that three complaints by Slovenian fishermen…

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The Act on infrastructure for alternative fuels and promotion of the transition to alternative fuels in transport is adopted

The Act on infrastructure for alternative fuels and promotion of the transition to alternative fuels in transport is adopted

The National Assembly, at its session of 25 May 2023, adopted the Act on Infrastructure for Alternative Fuels and the…

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The term ‘emmentaler’ cannot enjoy protection as a European Union trade mark for cheeses

The term ‘emmentaler’ cannot enjoy protection as a European Union trade mark for cheeses

In the Case no. T-2/21 concerning the trade mark protection in the EU, the General Court of the EU (the…

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Proposal for an amendment of the Animal Protection Act

Proposal for an amendment of the Animal Protection Act

On April 13, 2023, a group of members of Slovenian Parliament submitted a proposal for amendments of the Animal Protection…

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Amendment to the Administrative Dispute Act (ZUS-1) ensures greater efficiency and speed of decision-making in administrative disputes

Amendment to the Administrative Dispute Act (ZUS-1) ensures greater efficiency and speed of decision-making in administrative disputes

In June, Amendment C to the Administrative Dispute Act (“ZUS-1“), published in the Official Journal of the Republic of Slovenia…

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New changes in the area of labour registers

New changes in the area of labour registers

At its session on 21 April 2023, the National Assembly adopted an amendment to the Labour and Social Security Registers…

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Amendment of the Foreigners Act

Amendment of the Foreigners Act

On 28 March 2023, following an urgent procedure, the National Assembly adopted the Act Amending the Foreigners Act (hereinafter: “Amendment“),…

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Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) adopted by the European Parliament

Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) adopted by the European Parliament

On 20 April 2023, the European Parliament adopted the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (hereinafter: MiCA Regulation) by a great majority….

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New Transnational Provision of Services Act (ZČmlS-1)

New Transnational Provision of Services Act (ZČmlS-1)

On 22 March 2023, the National Assembly adopted the new Transnational Provision of Services Act, which entered into force on…

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Legal 500 Rankings

Legal 500 Rankings

We are pleased to announce that Law Firm Sibinčič Križanec Novak has once again been ranked as Tier 2 Law…

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Amendment to the Companies Act

Amendment to the Companies Act

The European Union (“EU“) has adopted a set of directives modernizing the field of European company law with the aim…

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Important amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the General Court of the European Union

Important amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the General Court of the European Union

On 14 February 2023, an amendment to the Rules of Procedure of the General Court of the EU (»the Rules…

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Recent case-law of the CJEU in the field of competition law: ex post assessment of a concentration from the view of the abuse of a dominant position

Recent case-law of the CJEU in the field of competition law: ex post assessment of a concentration from the view of the abuse of a dominant position

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) has issued a preliminary ruling in case C- 449/21, Towercast SA…

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The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

On 5 January 2023 the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (»CSRD«)[1] entered into force. CSRD amends the current Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD)[2] in a…

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The Constitutional Court annulled the Act on Judicial Protection Procedure for Former Holders of Eligible Liabilites of Banks (ZPSVIKOB)

The Constitutional Court annulled the Act on Judicial Protection Procedure for Former Holders of Eligible Liabilites of Banks (ZPSVIKOB)

By decision No U-I-4/20-66 of 16 February 2023, in proceedings initiated at the request of the Bank of Slovenia, the…

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Early repayment of a consumer mortgage loan and reduction of costs that do not depend on the duration of the credit agreement

Early repayment of a consumer mortgage loan and reduction of costs that do not depend on the duration of the credit agreement

With the judgement case no. C-555/21 the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) answered a preliminary question addressed…

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New protection for whistleblowers with the Whistleblower Protection Act

New protection for whistleblowers with the Whistleblower Protection Act

On 22 February 2023, the Whistleblower Protection Act (“ZZPri”) entered into force, implementing Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament…

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THE DEADLINE FOR FILING PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS AND TAX STATEMENTS IS APPROACHING

THE DEADLINE FOR FILING PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS AND TAX STATEMENTS IS APPROACHING

End of February marks the expiry of deadline for filing various personal income and income tax returns for 2022, namely:…

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Personal Data Protection Act

Personal Data Protection Act

The new Personal Data Protection Act (hereinafter: “ZVOP-2”) was adopted by the National Assembly on 15 December 2022, published in…

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Amendments to the Family Code enter into force

Amendments to the Family Code enter into force

On Tuesday, 31st January 2023, the Act Amending the Family Code (hereinafter: “the Act”) entered into force. It provides for…

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ZVPot-1 already in force

ZVPot-1 already in force

On 29 September 2022, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a new Consumer Protection Act (“ZVPot-1” and…

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Recent case law of the Court of Justice of the EU on abuse of dominant position on the market and exclusivity clauses in distribution contracts

Recent case law of the Court of Justice of the EU on abuse of dominant position on the market and exclusivity clauses in distribution contracts

The Court of Justice of the European Union (»CJEU«) has delivered its judgment in a case concerning the abuse of…

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Welcome new Partners!

Welcome new Partners!

Growing stronger! We could not be more excited to announce, that we have started out the New Year strong –…

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CHANGE OF THE LEVEL OF THE PRESCRIBED INTEREST RATE FOR LATE PAYMENT

CHANGE OF THE LEVEL OF THE PRESCRIBED INTEREST RATE FOR LATE PAYMENT

Pursuant to Article 2 (4) of the Act on Interest Rate for Late Payment (“ZPOMZO-1“), the Minister of Finance published…

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Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 – introducing a new temporary emergency regulation to accelerate the permit-granting process and the deployment of renewable energy projects

Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 – introducing a new temporary emergency regulation to accelerate the permit-granting process and the deployment of renewable energy projects

The European Union has set ambitious targets for the development of renewable energy sources, aiming to reach 32% of total…

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Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia upholds IPS workers v. Luka Koper

Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia upholds IPS workers v. Luka Koper

In December this year, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a decision on the appeals of nine…

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Government measures that will help mitigate energy price rises in 2023

Government measures that will help mitigate energy price rises in 2023

The Government has responded to the unusual increase in electricity and natural gas prices, which is the result of many…

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Referendum changes to the laws on the government, Radiotelevision Slovenia and long-term care have entered into force

Referendum changes to the laws on the government, Radiotelevision Slovenia and long-term care have entered into force

On 28 December 2022, amendments to the Government of the Republic of Slovenia Act, Radiotelevizija Slovenija Act and Long Term…

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Annulment of the Act on the Limitation and Distribution of Currency Risk between Creditors and Borrowers of Swiss Franc Loans

Annulment of the Act on the Limitation and Distribution of Currency Risk between Creditors and Borrowers of Swiss Franc Loans

On 17 November 2022, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia issued a decision in which, in the constitutionality…

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»Supply Chain Act« will enter into force in Germany on January 1, 2023

»Supply Chain Act« will enter into force in Germany on January 1, 2023

On July 22, 2021, the Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) was published…

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UPCOMING AMENDMENTS TO TAX LEGISLATION

UPCOMING AMENDMENTS TO TAX LEGISLATION

The Slovenian Government recently prepared a bundle of proposed amendments related to tax legislation, including amendments to the Tax Procedure…

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The EU Digital Markets Act enters into force

The EU Digital Markets Act enters into force

On 1 November 2022, Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2022 on…

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The EU Digital Markets Act enters into force

The EU Digital Markets Act enters into force

On 1 November 2022, Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2022 on…

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The Constitutional Court finds Article 27 of the Income Tax Act incompatible with the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia

The Constitutional Court finds Article 27 of the Income Tax Act incompatible with the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia

On 29 September 2022, the Constitutional Court, in its judgment No U-I-26/20, found that Article 27(5) of the Income Tax…

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Government sets out measures to mitigate energy price increases in businesses

Government sets out measures to mitigate energy price increases in businesses

On Thursday, 17 November 2022, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia discussed the starting points for the final phase…

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Government sets out measures to mitigate energy price increases in businesses

Government sets out measures to mitigate energy price increases in businesses

On Thursday, 17 November 2022, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia discussed the starting points for the final phase…

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Electronic Communications Act (ZEKom-2) already in force

Electronic Communications Act (ZEKom-2) already in force

On 28 September 2022, the National Assembly adopted the Electronic Communications Act (ZEKom-2), which entered into force on 10 November…

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PREVENTION OF RESTRICTION OF COMPETITION ACT (ZPOmK-2) AND KEY CHANGES

PREVENTION OF RESTRICTION OF COMPETITION ACT (ZPOmK-2) AND KEY CHANGES

On 29 September 2022, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the new Prevention of Restriction of Competition…

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New Gas Supply Act (»Act«, »ZOP«)

New Gas Supply Act (»Act«, »ZOP«)

In September 2022, the new Gas Supply Act came into force. The adoption of the new law is a consequence…

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New Consumer Protection Act (ZVPot-1)

New Consumer Protection Act (ZVPot-1)

New Consumer Protection Act (ZVPot-1), which was adopted by Slovenian parliament at the end of September, is the result of…

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New CJEU ruling on the implementation of the Air Passenger Rights Regulation No 295/91

New CJEU ruling on the implementation of the Air Passenger Rights Regulation No 295/91

On 29 September 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its judgment in Case C-597/20, ruling…

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As of September 1, 2022, it is only possible to report accidents and injuries through the SPOT portal

As of September 1, 2022, it is only possible to report accidents and injuries through the SPOT portal

On September 1, 2022, the new Regulations on the Reporting of Accidents and Injuries at Work (Official Gazette RS, no….

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JUDGMENT OF THE COURT OF JUSTICE REGARDING THE ACT ON JUDICIAL PROTECTION OF FORMER HOLDERS OF ELIGIBLE LIABILITIES

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT OF JUSTICE REGARDING THE ACT ON JUDICIAL PROTECTION OF FORMER HOLDERS OF ELIGIBLE LIABILITIES

With the adoption of the Act on Judicial Protection Procedure for Former Holders of Eligible Liabilities of Banks (Act on…

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EU DIRECTIVE ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EU DIRECTIVE ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE

The Directive (EU) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers came into effect in August of this year. It…

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Withdrawal from case-law on the publicity effect of entries in the land register in light of the starting point of the subjective limitation period for a damages claim

Withdrawal from case-law on the publicity effect of entries in the land register in light of the starting point of the subjective limitation period for a damages claim

In Case No III Ips 38/2021, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia has mitigated its jurisprudence on the…

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Adoption of new energy measures

Adoption of new energy measures

On August 23rd 2022, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Act on an emergency measure in…

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Draft proposal on Labour and Social Security Records Law

Draft proposal on Labour and Social Security Records Law

The Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities (Ministry) has submitted a Draft proposal on Labour and Social…

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Major tax reform on the horizon

Major tax reform on the horizon

On the 1st of August, the Ministry of Finance submitted for public debate and inter-ministerial discussion draft amendments to four…

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New case law of Supreme Court in respect with issuing temporary injunctions in administrative disputes

New case law of Supreme Court in respect with issuing temporary injunctions in administrative disputes

Recent case law of Slovenian Supreme Court, i.e. decision ref. no. I Up 109/2022 dated 8 June 2022, upgraded and…

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Constitutional discrepancy of the (existing) regulation of marriage and adoption for same-sex couples

Constitutional discrepancy of the (existing) regulation of marriage and adoption for same-sex couples

On 16.6.2022, the Constitutional Court adopted an important decision to equalise the rights of same-sex partners with different-sex partners in…

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Judicial Holidays in 2022

Judicial Holidays in 2022

In 2022 the Judicial Holidays will begin on 15 July 2022 and last for one month, until 15 August 2022….

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Change in the composition of the administrative tribunal

Change in the composition of the administrative tribunal

The Ministry of Justice of Republic of Slovenia (also “proposer”) has submitted a proposal to amend the Administrative Disputes Act…

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New ’22 digital vouchers available

New ’22 digital vouchers available

New digital vouchers are available from 15 June 2022. They have been adopted as part of the Digital Inclusion Promotion…

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Creditor’s consent to the assumption of debt

Creditor’s consent to the assumption of debt

The Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia (the “Supreme Court“) issued a judgment, ref. no. III Ips 1/2022, of…

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The Constitutional Court repeals two provisions of the Enforcement and Insurance Act (ZIZ)

The Constitutional Court repeals two provisions of the Enforcement and Insurance Act (ZIZ)

On 26 May 2022, the Constitutional Court (hereinafter: “the Court”) adopted two decisions in which it annulled Article 65(3) and…

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Amendment of Attorneys’ Tariff with revised numbering of tariff lines already in force

Amendment of Attorneys’ Tariff with revised numbering of tariff lines already in force

On 13 April 2022, the Assembly of the Bar Association adopted the Amendment to the Attorneys’ Tariff, which was published…

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The deadline for additional payment of personal income tax expires on June 2, 2022

The deadline for additional payment of personal income tax expires on June 2, 2022

On March 31, 2022, the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia sent first package of 989,325 informative personal income…

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Tax relief for investments in the digital and green transition

Tax relief for investments in the digital and green transition

The amendment of the Corporate Income Tax Act (the “ZDDPO-2“), which entered into force last November, introduces a new tax…

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The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia  held a decision that the decrees related to the method of determining compliance with the “PCT” requirement are unconstitutional.

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia  held a decision that the decrees related to the method of determining compliance with the “PCT” requirement are unconstitutional.

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia has reviewed constitutionality of decrees adopted by the Government on the basis…

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Entry into application of the new Real Estate Cadastre Act

Entry into application of the new Real Estate Cadastre Act

The Real Estate Records Act (ZEN), which has been in force for more than 20 years, has recently been replaced…

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Innovations in the field of consumer protection

Innovations in the field of consumer protection

As of 1st of January 2022, the Republic of Slovenia is late with regard to the implementation of European directives…

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COMPETITION OF SEIZURE OF CLAIMS AND CONTRACTUAL FIDUCIARY ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS IN INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS

COMPETITION OF SEIZURE OF CLAIMS AND CONTRACTUAL FIDUCIARY ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS IN INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS

On 25 January 2022, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia (the “Supreme Court”) adopted the judgment, ref. no….

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Public tender to assist companies in restarting activities under COVID-19

Public tender to assist companies in restarting activities under COVID-19

On 8 April 2022, the public agency SPIRIT Slovenia published a public tender to assist companies in restarting activities after…

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Excited about Legal 500 rankings for 2022!

Excited about Legal 500 rankings for 2022!

We are thrilled to be ranked as one of the leading firms in Slovenia and to improve our ranking to…

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EU Continues to Adopt Economic Sanctions Against Russia

EU Continues to Adopt Economic Sanctions Against Russia

The latest package of sanctions against Russia On 15th March 2022, the European Union introduced additional sectoral sanctions against Russia…

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Amendment to The Personal Income Tax Act already in force

Amendment to The Personal Income Tax Act already in force

On 11 March 2022, the National Assembly adopted The Act Amending the Personal Income Tax Act (ZDoh-2Z), which entered into…

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Chambers & Partners rankings are in!

Chambers & Partners rankings are in!

Happy and excited to be ranked as one of the leading lawyers in Corporate / Commercial by Chambers & Partners….

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Mitigation of the consequences due to impact of high energy prices on individuals

Mitigation of the consequences due to impact of high energy prices on individuals

On 22 February 2022, the National Assembly of Slovenia adopted the Emergency Measures Act to mitigate the consequences due to…

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Do not forget to submit the tax returns concerning corporate income tax and personal income tax with regard to income from activities

Do not forget to submit the tax returns concerning corporate income tax and personal income tax with regard to income from activities

Deadlines for submitting tax returns   The deadline for submitting tax returns concerning corporate income tax (DDPO) and personal income…

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Corporate sustainability due diligence: new rules for companies to respect human rights and environment in global value chains

Corporate sustainability due diligence: new rules for companies to respect human rights and environment in global value chains

On 23 February 2022, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (the…

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Deficiencies of Whistleblower protection Law

Deficiencies of Whistleblower protection Law

In December 2021, the Ministry of Justice issued a proposal for the Whistleblower protection Law, which would transpose Directive (EU)…

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Shortening of payment of sick leave compensation at the expense of the employer and proposal of amendment of the Employment Relationships Act

Shortening of payment of sick leave compensation at the expense of the employer and proposal of amendment of the Employment Relationships Act

At its session held on 26 January 2022, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Amendments to…

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The Constitutional Court issued its first decision on Swiss franc loans

The Constitutional Court issued its first decision on Swiss franc loans

Before the National Assembly adopted the law aimed at protecting Swiss-franc borrowers from currency risk on 2 February 2022, the…

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Good news travels fast!

Good news travels fast!

Take a look at what our colleagues at CEE Legal Matters had to say about our new Partners mag. Sanja…

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Adopted proposal of Act on measures to mitigate the effects of the increase in the prices of energy products in the economy and in agriculture

Adopted proposal of Act on measures to mitigate the effects of the increase in the prices of energy products in the economy and in agriculture

On 29 January 2022, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a proposal of the Act to mitigate the…

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Welcome new Partners!

Welcome new Partners!

We are happy to announce that Sanja Vujanović and Teja Podržaj were promoted to Partners in our firm. Sanja will…

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Payment of the purchase price for the purchase of own business shares does not constitute illicit tax evasion

Payment of the purchase price for the purchase of own business shares does not constitute illicit tax evasion

In its judgment ref. no. X Ips 61/2021 of 15th December 2021, the Supreme Court ruled that the payment of…

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Purchase of real estate at public auction – in the enforcement procedure

Purchase of real estate at public auction – in the enforcement procedure

In the previous article, we wrote about paying attention when buying real estate in bankruptcy proceedings. This time, we will…

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Purchase of real estate at public auction – in bankruptcy proceedings

Purchase of real estate at public auction – in bankruptcy proceedings

In these (post) corona times, there is an increased supply of real estate (commercial and residential) that is selling at…

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Changes in the calculation of reimbursement of transportation costs

Changes in the calculation of reimbursement of transportation costs

On 1 September 2021, an amendment to the Decree on the tax treatment of reimbursement of costs and other income…

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The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of the expropriated investors

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of the expropriated investors

On Tuesday, 14 September 2021, the European Court of Human Rights (“ECHR”) issued a judgment in the case of Pintar…

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Today, September 1, 2021, the new school year 2021/2022 began.

Today, September 1, 2021, the new school year 2021/2022 began.

In accordance with the Employment Relationships Act, parents of first-graders today have the right to paid absence from work due…

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Amendment to the Road Traffic Rules Act (ZPrCP)

Amendment to the Road Traffic Rules Act (ZPrCP)

On 16 July 2021, the National Assembly adopted an amendment to the Road Traffic Rules Act (ZPrCP), which, among other…

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FURS went on a three-week vacation

FURS went on a three-week vacation

The Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia started a three-week tax vacation on 26 July, which will end on…

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Matic, welcome to our team!

Matic, welcome to our team!

We are pleased to announce that attorney Matic Novak joined our team as Senior Counsel and will be heading our…

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Regulation of business leases after the repeal of the Business Buildings and Business Premises Act

Regulation of business leases after the repeal of the Business Buildings and Business Premises Act

Until recently, the lease of business buildings and business premises (the so-called business lease) was in detail regulated by the…

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Related parties’ transactions under the amended Companies Act (ZGD-1K)

Related parties’ transactions under the amended Companies Act (ZGD-1K)

On 17 May 2017, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Directive (EU) 2017/828 on shareholders’ rights, also called the…

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Obligation to enter the companies’ e-mail address in the Business Register of Slovenia

Obligation to enter the companies’ e-mail address in the Business Register of Slovenia

The latest amendment to the Slovenian Companies Act supplemented the set of data that has to be included in the…

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Building Inspection

Building Inspection

In general, applicants can wait a disproportionately long time for response to a building inspection initiative to introduce an inspection….

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More Expensive Online Shopping from 1 July

More Expensive Online Shopping from 1 July

On 1 July 2021 the provisions of Council Directive (EU) 2017/2455 dated 5 December 2017 will be transposed into Slovenian…

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Limited liability company incorporation in Slovenia in light of ZGD-1K amendment

Limited liability company incorporation in Slovenia in light of ZGD-1K amendment

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act (“ZGD-1”), the Register of Companies Act and the Decree on the…

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An amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2F) is in force

An amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2F) is in force

On 30 March 2021, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted an amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2F),…

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The amendment to the Enforcement and Insurance Act

The amendment to the Enforcement and Insurance Act

The amendment to the Enforcement and Insurance Act (hereinafter: ZIZ), which is valid from 27 March 2021 onwards, enables debtors…

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The Legal 500 EMEA again nominates Sibinčič Križanec as one of the leading law firms in Slovenia

The Legal 500 EMEA again nominates Sibinčič Križanec as one of the leading law firms in Slovenia

We are excited and proud to be again recognized as one of the leading law firms in Slovenia by The…

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Sibinčič Križanec wins a EUR 13.5 million tax case

Sibinčič Križanec wins a EUR 13.5 million tax case

We are proud to have succesfully defended a EUR 13.5 million tax matter in relation to a transaction that was completed in 2015….

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Reimbursement of salary compensation due to force majeure and quarantine extended until 30 June 2021

Reimbursement of salary compensation due to force majeure and quarantine extended until 30 June 2021

Due to renewed restrictions on public life and measures taken to limit the COVID-19 epidemic, including home schooling, restrictions on…

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New Restrictions on the Work of the Courts – Cancellation of Hearings in Non-Urgent Cases

New Restrictions on the Work of the Courts – Cancellation of Hearings in Non-Urgent Cases

As a result of adoption of new restrictive measures due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the President of the Supreme Court…

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Real Estate Cadastre Act proposal and (obligatory) supplementation of information in the land register

Real Estate Cadastre Act proposal and (obligatory) supplementation of information in the land register

A Real Estate Cadastre Act proposal, which, in addition to important systemic solutions in the area of real estate records,…

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Dalmatinova ulica 8
SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

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