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- 05/06/2025in News 2025
New Information Security Act (ZInfV-1)
On May 23, 2025, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the new Information Security Act (ZInfV-1), marking a significant step towards a comprehensive and systemically regulated protection of the digital environment in Slovenia. The text of the law was prepared by the Government Information Security Office (URSIV) and was adopted... - 30/05/2025in News 2025
New Legislation on Foreign Nationals and Their Employment: What Do the Amendments to the Foreigners Act and the Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners Act Introduce?
In April 2025, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted two significant legislative amendments that substantially change the legal framework for immigration and the employment of foreign nationals. These are the Amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I) and the Amendment to the Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners Act...
SELA Regional News Q1 2025
The latest overview of the most important regional legislative developments recently announced in the jurisdictions of SELA coverage is available....SELA Regional News Q4 2024
The latest overview of the most important regional legislative developments recently announced in the jurisdictions of SELA coverage is available....- 18/12/2024in News 2024, News in 2024
Enforcement of the statutory portion
The statutory portion is the legally determined share of the estate that must be allocated to certain heirs, regardless of the deceased person’s wishes expressed in a will. The legislation limits the deceased person’s freedom in the distribution of their estate, as it stipulates that a portion of the estate must be reserved for forced... - 28/11/2024in News 2024, News in 2024
New law on the implementation of the EU regulation on crypto-asset markets (ZIUTK)
The law, published in the Official Gazette on November 8, 2024, entered into force on November 23, 2024. With this law, Slovenia ensures the legal framework for the implementation of the EU MiCA Regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), which will enter into full force on December 30, 2024.... - 29/10/2024in News 2024
Understanding commercial property lease
Overview of a commercial lease A commercial lease is a legally binding contract between a business tenant and a landlord, governing the rental of commercial real estate, such as office spaces, retail properties, warehouses or industrial buildings. This agreement grants the tenant the right to use the property for business activities over a specifie... - 17/09/2024in Andrej Kirm news, Matej Perpar news, News 2024
Andrej Kirm and Matej Perpar recognised by Who’s Who Legal
Partners at KIRM PERPAR Law Firm, Andrej Kirm and Matej Perpar, have been recognised by the publication Who’s Who Legal as the Thought Leaders Data 2025. Andrej is ranked as Slovenia’s leading practisioner in the fields of Data Security and Information Technology, while Matej is on top in the fields of Data Privacy & Protection... - 11/09/2024in News 2024
What Do Banking and Finance Lawyers Do?
Banking and finance lawyers play a pivotal role in the global economy, guiding financial institutions, investment firms, and corporations through the complexities of financial regulations, transactions, and compliance. ... - 09/09/2024in News 2024
Understanding the Differences Between Lawyers, Advisors, and Attorneys
The legal profession is complex, with various titles and roles that can often be confusing to those outside the field. While the terms "lawyer," "attorney," and "advisor" are sometimes used interchangeably, they represent distinct functions and responsibilities within the legal system. ... - 06/09/2024in News 2024
What is Intellectual Property?
Banking and finance lawyers play a pivotal role in the global economy, guiding financial institutions, investment firms, and corporations through the complexities of financial regulations, transactions, and compliance. ... - 02/09/2024in News 2024
Transfer of Ownership of a Property
The right of ownership of immovable property is the right to possess, use, enjoy, and dispose of it. It is the most extensive right in rem and cannot be subject to a term or condition. This means it is impossible to transfer title to it on a conditional or temporary basis.... - 23/08/2024in News 2024
Marriage Contract or Prenaptual Agreement
Until recently, property relations between spouses (the same applies to cohabiting partners and partners in same-sex unions) were regulated by the Marriage and Family Relations Act (ZZZDR), which strictly regulated this area without allowing contractual changes to legal provisions. However, the Family Code (DZ), which came into effect in 2019, intr... - 21/08/2024in News 2024, Novelties in legislation
Novelties in Slovenian legislation: the right to disconnect (ZDR-1D)
On 16 November 2023, the amended Employment Relationships Act (ZDR-1D) entered into force. It introduces the right to disconnect in article 142.a, which requires that the employers provide workers with a right to be unavailable during the exercise of their right to rest or during justified absences from work (in particular during holidays, weekends... - 18/06/2024in News 2024
SAVE THE DATE: second Artificial Intelligence and Law conference
On November 11 and 12, 2024, the second conference titled Artificial Intelligence and Law will take place in Portorož, organized by GV Publishing.... SELA Regional News Q2 2024
The latest overview of the most important regional legislative developments recently announced in the jurisdictions of SELA coverage is available....- 11/06/2024in News 2024
Finalisation of the AI Act
On May 21, 2024, the EU Council gave the final approval to the AI Act, which was the final step in the legislative process that started in 2021. The final text will be published in the Official Journal of the EU in the coming weeks and will enter into force twenty days after the publication.... - 20/05/2024in News 2024
KIRM PERPAR becomes a member of the Slovenian Business Club
We are proud to announce that our law firm became a member of the SBC – Slovenian Business Club in April 2024.... - 15/05/2024in Grimaldi Alliance, News 2024
GRIMALDI ALLIANCE pleased to welcome its new Swedish member
The Grimaldi Alliance has been enriched by the expertise and experience brought by a new alliance member from Sweden, the boutique law firm SALC. Their services will undoubtedly enrich the alliance and strengthen its global presence.... - 10/04/2024in News 2024
Guest lecture: The Legal Profession and the Use of New Technologies (AI)
In the Career Center of the New University, our managing partner Andrej Kirm will lead a lecture titled The Legal Profession and the Use of New Technologies (AI).... - 29/03/2024in News 2024, Novelties in legislation
Novelties in EU Legislation: Artificial Intelligence Act
During its plenary session on March 13, 2024, the European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, with which the European Union aims to be the first to legislatively regulate this rapidly evolving field, that can effectively contribute to addressing numerous societal challenges, while also bringing previously unknown risks. The main o... - 28/03/2024in Directories, Legal500, News 2024
Kirm Perpar once again ranked by Legal 500
In their EMEA 2024 edition, the Legal 500 has once again recognised Kirm Perpar as one of the leading Slovenian law firms....
- 07/12/2023in Nekategorizirano, News in 2023, Novice 2023
Changes and Amendments to the Employment Relationships Act
The Act amending and supplementing the Employment Relationships Act (ZDR-1D) was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia on November 15, 2023. We present some of the new provisions it introduces.... - 07/12/2023in News in 2023, Novice 2023
Amendments to the Act Determining Intervention Measures for Recovery from the Floods and Landslides of August 2023 (ZIUOPZP)
The Act amending and supplementing the Act Determining Intervention Measures for Recovery from the Floods and Landslides of August 2023 (ZIUOPZP) was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia on November 20, 2023.... - 20/10/2023in IFLR1000, News in 2023, Novice 2023
Act on judicial protection of expropriators of Slovenian banks has been published
On 10.10.2023, the Slovene Ministry of Finance sent a new draft of the Act on judicial protection of expropriators of Slovenian banks (i.e. ZPSVIKOB 2023) for interdepartmental coordination.... - 14/09/2023in IFLR1000, News in 2023
Kirm Perpar once again ranked by IFLR1000
Our law firm has once again received notable rankings from the globally renowned IFLR1000 guide, acknowledging our presence and unwavering commitment to providing top-notch services.... - 18/07/2023in News in 2023, Novelties in legislation
Foreign direct investment
As of 1 July 2023, a new regime for the notification and screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) came into force in Slovenia, regulated by the amended Investment Promotion Act (hereinafter: ZSInv), which replaces the provisions of Chapter 11 of the Act Determining the Intervention Measures to Mitigate and Remedy the Consequences of the COVID-1... - 19/05/2023in News in 2023
Which online platforms and search engines are considered very large by the European Commission?
The European Commission published a list of 17 online platforms and two search engines that are considered very large and will be subject to strict rules on how they operate online. This is the EU’s way of ensuring a safer online environment.... - 12/04/2023in Directories, Legal500, News in 2023
Kirm Perpar ranked by Legal 500
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 guide has ranked Kirm Perpar as one of the leading Slovenian law firms.... - 28/03/2023in News in 2023
An amendment to the Slovenian Foreigners Act is being drafted
The amendment to the Slovenian Foreigners Act, which was recently approved by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, represents a significant change to the migration legislation. As administrative burdens have, for many years, caused lengthy administrative procedures, the Government wants to relieve the burden on administrative units with this... - 17/03/2023in Chambers and Partners, News in 2023
Kirm Perpar once again recognised by Chambers and Partners
We are happy to announce that Kirm Perpar has again been recognised by Chambers and Partners.... - 27/02/2023in News in 2023, SELA
SELA Webinar: Sustainable Business Entities & ESG ♻
Our managing partner Andrej Kirm hosted SELA‘s webinar on the topic of ’Sustainable Business Entities & ESG’ last week. The webinar was co-hosted by Leon Ribič, our of counsel attorney at law.... - 22/02/2023in Andrej Kirm news, Matej Perpar news, News in 2023
Andrej Kirm and Matej Perpar recognised by Who’s Who Legal 2023
The newest edition of Who’s Who Legal has nominated Andrej Kirm and Matej Perpar as one of the Global Leaders among legal practitioners in their fields.... - 17/02/2023in News in 2023
Protection of reporting persons or the so-called whistleblowers
On January 27, 2023, the National Assembly adopted the Act on Protection of Reporting Persons – ZZPri, which establishes system mechanisms for reporting violations of applicable regulations and protecting whistleblowers.... - 14/02/2023in News in 2023
Key new features of the Prevention of Restriction of Competition Act – ZPOmK-2
On 26 January 2023, the new Act on the Prevention of Restriction of Competition started to apply, after it entered into force in October 2022. It replaced the previous Act ZPOmK-1 from 2008 and brought an upgrade of some provisions to the Slovenian legal system.... - 18/01/2023in News in 2023
Overriding mandatory provisions, Article 9 Rome I
Article 9 of the Rome I Regulation regulates mandatory overriding provisions which automatically apply regardless of which law is otherwise referred to by the contract or other legal provisions.... - 10/01/2023in News in 2023
Legal changes relating to consumer protection in Slovenia
The Slovenian National Assembly has adopted the new Consumer Protection Act, which will apply from the 26 January 2023.... - 05/01/2023in News in 2023
New Data Protection Act (ZVOP-2)
On 15 December 2022, the National Assembly adopted the Data Protection Act (ZVOP-2), which transposes the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) into Slovenian law and regulates national specificities in the area of personal data protection....
- 29/11/2022in News in 2022
In addition to the Digital Markets Act, the Digital Services Act enters into force
The Digital Markets Act (DMA), which came into force on 1 November 2022, has been joined by the Digital Services Act (DSA).... - 17/11/2022in News in 2022
Invitation to SELA Webinar: CHALLENGES IN DEVELOPING RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES PROJECTS IN SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE
On 24 November 2022, SELA is organising a free webinar on the topic of Challenges in developing renewable energy sources projects in Southeastern Europe.... - 15/11/2022in News in 2022
Attorney-at-law Sara Vrhunc was a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana
On 9 November 2022, our of counsel, Sara Vrhunc, attorney-at-law was a guest lecturer for the students of the Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana, in the course “Commercial Law and Procedure” at Master’s study programme in Law. Sara gave lecture on the topic “Representation of a client in (commercial litigation) – ... - 15/11/2022in News in 2022
Latest Developments in EU Law – Grimaldi Alliance Newsletter and Client Alert
The latest Grimaldi Alliance Newsletter covers, amongst others, (i) Competition law and State Aid matters, (ii) Trade and Russia restrictions, (iii) Energy and Green Deal, (iv) Banking & Finance, (v) EU funds and RFF, (vi) Life Sciences, and (vii) Data, IP, and Privacy. In addition, read the latest Grimaldi Alliance client alert report on EU... - 13/10/2022in News in 2022
ESG trend: Green Business Entities
There has been a long-standing debate in academic circles about the real purpose of companies. The classical approach, which has also been adopted by Slovenian legislator, emphasises that the purpose of companies is to carry out exclusively profit-making activities in order to realize a profit (Article 4(1) and (2) of the Slovenian Companies Act; Z... - 19/09/2022in News in 2022, Novelties in legislation
Novelties in Slovenian legislation: Act determining the aid to the economy due to high electricity and natural gas prices
On September 10, 2022 the new Act determining the aid to the economy due to high electricity and natural gas prices (Official Gazette of Republic of Slovenia, No. 117/22) entered into force. The Act was prepared by the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology and aims to help companies in mitigating the effects of high... - 16/09/2022in News in 2022, SELA
SELA Market Snippets Q2/Q3 2022 – Business opportunities in Southeast Europe
The latest report on business opportunities in the Southeast Europe is available. Sectors covered are banking and finance, insurance, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, tourism, natural resources and real estate, making it a great informative material on current opportunities within the SELA member countries. .... - 04/08/2022in News in 2022, SELA
SELA Regional News Q2 2022
The latest overview of the most important regional legislative developments recently announced in the jurisdictions of SELA coverage is available.... - 02/08/2022in IFLR1000, News in 2022
Kirm Perpar once again ranked by IFLR1000
IFLR1000 just announced their guide and ranked KIRM PERPAR as one of world’s leading financial law firms. They are the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work, covering over 120 jurisdictions all over the world.... - 10/06/2022in News in 2022
Ukraine conflict: EU adopts sixth package of sanctions against Russia
As the invasion of Ukraine continues for the fourth month, the European Commission adopts the sixth package of restrictive measures against Russia. Together with the previous five packages, the sanctions are designed to further increase economic pressure on Russia and undermine its ability to wage its war on Ukraine. The sixth package also imposes ... - 06/06/2022in News in 2022, SELA
SELA Webinar – Russia Sanctions: the Impact on Companies in SEE Region
Our partner, Matej Perpar, shared his knowledge in the second session of the SELA’s Webinar titled ‘Russia Sanctions: the Impact on Companies in SEE Region’ that was held on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He focused on EU’s perspective regarding sanctions, challenges in various industries, business exits from Russia, as well as res... - 18/05/2022in News in 2022
Political agreement reached on the Digital Services Act
On April 23, 2022, the European Parliament and EU Member States reached a political agreement on the Digital Services Act, which the European Commission proposed in 2020. European legislation in this area is obsolete – the area of digital services was last regulated more than 20 years ago, while the proliferation of counterfeit goods, hate... - 05/05/2022in News in 2022, Novelties in legislation
Novelties in Slovenian legislation: Amendments to the Agricultural Land Act
On April 13, 2022 the Amendments to the Agricultural Land Act (ZKZ) (Official Gazette of Republic of Slovenia, No. 44/22) entered into force. Members of Parliament adopted the amendments on their 30th regular parliamentary session, where some other acts in the fields of agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing have also been approved.... - 20/04/2022in News in 2022
Obtaining temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine
Due to the crisis situation in Ukraine and the mass influx of people fleeing the war, the Council of the European Union decided in early March to activate temporary protection for displaced persons in the European Union, providing temporary protection for Ukrainian displaced persons due to military invasion of Russian armed forces. In accordance wi... - 14/04/2022in News in 2022, SELA
SELA Market Snippets Q1 2022 – Business opportunities in Southeast Europe
The latest report on business opportunities in the Southeast Europe is available. Sectors covered are banking and finance, insurance, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, tourism, natural resources and real estate, making it a great informative material on current opportunities within the SELA member countries. .... - 12/04/2022in Directories, Legal500, News in 2022
Kirm Perpar once again recognised by Legal 500
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 guide has again recognised Kirm Perpar as one of the leading Slovenian law firms. For 33 years, The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global... - 11/04/2022in News in 2022
Ukraine conflict: new EU sanctions against Russia
We have recently prepared an article with information regarding measures the EU imposed on Russia, due to their invasion of Ukraine. Last week the European Commission made a step further with the adoption of the fifth package of sanctions.... - 08/04/2022in News in 2022, Novelties in legislation
Novelties in Slovenian legislation: new Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act
On April 05, 2022 the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (ZPPDFT-2) (Official Gazette of Republic of Slovenia, No. 48/22) entered into force, replacing the old one adopted in 2016. The new Act incorporates into Slovenia’s legislation three European directives, with incorporation of which our country has already been la... - 22/03/2022in Chambers and Partners, News in 2022
Kirm Perpar recognised by Chambers and Partners
We are happy to announce that Kirm Perpar has again been recognised by Chambers and Partners. In Chambers Europe 2022 we were ranked Band 3 for our Dispute Resolution practice while our partner Matej Perpar newly joined individual rankings in the ‘Up and Coming’ category.... - 15/03/2022in News in 2022, SELA
SELA pleased to welcome its new Croatian member
Croatia’s Batarelo Dvojković Vuchetich (BDV) officially joined SELA on 9 march 2022. After much careful consideration BDV was selected as it shares the same values and goals as SELA and will therefore add significant value to the network while allowing us to maintain our guarantee for seamless legal service across South East Europe.... - 10/03/2022in News in 2022
Ukraine conflict: EU sanctions against Russia
Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical tensions are rising, while countries (especially EU, UK and US) are imposing sanctions on Russian entities and individuals. Historically, the EU has been imposing measures on Russia since the latter annexed Crimea in 2014, with sanctions ranging from diplomatic measures to restrictions on economic c... - 28/02/2022in News in 2022, Novelties in legislation
Novelties in Slovenian legislation: Amendments to the Employment Relationships Act and Health Care and Health Insurance Act
At the end of January, members of Parliament adopted Amendments to the Employment Relationships Act (ZDR-1C) (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 15/2022) and Amendments to the Health Care and Health Insurance Act (ZZVZZ-R) (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 15/2022). The changes will apply as of March 1, 2022.... - 25/02/2022in Directories, Chambers and Partners, News in 2022, SELA
SELA ranked within Chambers Global Guide 2022
Chambers & Partners recognised South East Legal Alliance (SELA), which KIRM PERPAR has been a part of since 2017, as one of the leading regional law firm networks. In their Chambers Global Guide 2022 SELA was ranked Band 2.. ... - 03/02/2022in News in 2022, Novelties in legislation
Novelties in Slovenian legislation: Amendments to Value Added Tax Act and Debureaucratisation Act
Just before the new year, members of Parliament adopted two laws – the Amendment to the Value Added Tax Act (ZDDV-1M) (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 3/2022) and the Debureaucratisation Act (Zdeb) (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 3/2022 ), and both entered into force on January 22, 2022. While... - 05/01/2022in News in 2022, Novelties in legislation
Novelties in Slovenian Corporate Income Tax legislation
On November 13, 2021 the Corporate Income Tax Act (ZDDPO-2S) (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 172/2021), entered into force, bringing changes to the use of tax reliefs and the recognition of costs. The changes apply as of January 1, 2022. Below are outlined some of the main highlights and changes to the...
- 13/12/2021in News in 2021, SELA
SELA Market Snippets Q4 2021 – Business opportunities in Southeast Europe
Read the latest SELA Market Snippets report that provides information on potential mergers and acquisitions, announcements of new investments, important tenders as well as highly important deals taking place in the Southeast Europe.... - 08/12/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
Decision of the Constitutional Court on the compliance of the Recovered-Vaccinated (RV) condition with the Constitution
After the Constitutional Court decided at the end of September that the implementation of the governments Ordinance (according to which employees in State Administration Authorities wishing to work on the employer’s premises should meet either the condition of morbidity or vaccination, while the possibility of testing is excluded from the so-... - 02/12/2021in News in 2021
EU Member States agreed to The Digital Markets Act and The Digital Services Act
At the formal meeting of the Competitiveness Council on November 25, 2021, a position was adopted (i.e. general approach) on the proposal for a Digital Markets Act and a Digital Services Act, which should provide individuals and businesses with a fairer and safer digital environment.... - 24/11/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
The tenth package of measures to mitigate the effects of the epidemic (PKP10)
With the epidemic still in full swing, the Slovenian government has accepted a proposal of the Act on additional measures to prevent the spread, mitigate, control, recover and eliminate the consequences of Covid-19. Among other things, the Act introduces a solidarity allowance for certain vulnerable groups of the population and new measures to help... - 23/11/2021in News in 2021
Andrej Kirm recognised by Who’s Who Legal 2021
The newest edition of Who’s Who Legal: Fintech & Blockchain 2021 has ranked Andrej Kirm as one of the leading practitioners in the field.... - 05/11/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
European Commission presenting new rules to strengthen banks’ resilience
The European Union has been working on a wide-ranging reforms of its banking rules ever since the financial crisis of 2008, which helped the EU banking sector to enter the COVID-19 crisis on a resilient footing. However, since some of the issues have not yet been addressed, the European Commission has adopted a review of... - 08/10/2021in News in 2021
Residence and work permit in Slovenia based on business
There are a number of purposes for obtaining a temporary (and after a certain period of legal residence also permanent) residence in Slovenia. The focus of this article will be obtaining a residence through business migration. The information provided are relevant for non-EU nationals since they need to obtain a temporary residence and work permit,... - 06/10/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
Additional information for employers on verifying Recovered-Vaccinated-Tested (RVT) compliance
Our law firm has recently prepared an article with information for employers regarding the verification of RVT compliance of its employees. Below you can find some subsequently given guidelines of the Information Commissioner.... - 01/10/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
Recovered-Vaccinated (RV) condition for employees in State Administration Authorities at the Constitutional Court
After Slovenian Government added special provisions for employees in State Administration Authorities in the Article 10.a of the Ordinance on the method of meeting the condition of morbidity, vaccination and testing to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus infections (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 147/21, 149/21 and 152/21), impos... - 20/09/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
Recovered-Vaccinated-Tested (RVT) rules for the duration of work and storage of proof
On September 15, 2021, the Ordinance on the method of meeting the condition of morbidity, vaccination and testing to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus infections (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 147/21) entered into force, which, among other things, also stipulates compliance with the RVT condition for the duration of work for... - 28/07/2021in Directories, IFLR1000, News in 2021
Kirm Perpar ranked by IFLR1000
We are delighted to announce that Kirm Perpar has once again been recognised by IFLR1000, the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work. ... - 02/07/2021in News in 2021
Termination of the Business Buildings and Business Premises Act (ZPSPP)
On 19 June 2021, the Act Amending the Housing Act (SZ-1E) entered into force. The SZ-1E stipulates that the Commercial Buildings and Commercial Premises Act (ZPSPP) should be repealed in its entirety.... - 15/04/2021in Directories, Legal500, News in 2021
Kirm Perpar again recognised by Legal 500
The Legal 500 Europe 2021 guide has once again recognised Kirm Perpar as one of the leading Slovenian law firms. ... - 05/02/2021in News in 2021
Auctions in enforcement proceedings now operating online
On 1 February 2021, the portal SodneDrazbe.si started operating, where current auctions of Slovenian courts are published in one place.... - 01/02/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
Restart of procedural time limits and full operation of courts
As of today, all procedural deadlines that have been suspended due to the epidemic are running again, and the courts are once again operating in full, also in non-urgent cases.... - 08/01/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
The Government has extended some existing measures in 2021
In addition to the new measures adopted by PKP 7, the government has extended some of the measures that would otherwise be in force until the end of last year.... - 06/01/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
The seventh package of measures to mitigate the effects of the epidemic (PKP7)
PKP 7 introduces new measures to help the economy, a solidarity allowance for certain vulnerable groups of the population and additional aid to health care, tourism, carriers, social and health workers.... - 04/01/2021in Covid 19, News in 2021
Measure of partial subsidization of fixed costs
The key measure in the PKP 6 legislative package is a partial subsidy of fixed expenses for companies. This form of aid will be available in the period from 1 October to 31 December 2020 to businesses who meet the conditions described in this article....
- 10/12/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
Deferred payment of taxes and contributions and credit obligations under PKP 6
Under certain conditions, the sixth anti-coronavirus legislative package allows for a deferral of taxes and contributions as well as credit obligations in order to facilitate the payment of such obligations.... - 08/12/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
Waiting for work extended until the end of January 2021 by the PKP 6
Since many employers still cannot provide work for their employees, PKP 6 extends the validity of the subsidized waiting for work at home until 31 January 2021.... - 02/12/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
Electronic or virtual general meeting during the COVID-19 epidemic
The sixth anti-coronavirus package or PKP 6, temporarily introduced the possibility of holding a general meeting by electronic means also for those companies that do not have this possibility in their articles of association.The amendments will apply to general meetings convened during the epidemic and, under certain conditions, also to those conve... - 26/10/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
What does the fifth anti-coronavirus package (»5PKP«) bring?
Our team made a summary of the most important measures introduced by the “PKP 5” that came into effect on Saturday, 23 October 2020.... - 15/10/2020in News in 2020, Andrej Kirm news, CEE Legal Matters
Andrej Kirm on ‘’the buzz’’ in Slovenia
Read about what our managing partner, Andrej Kirm, told CEE Legal Matters about the current situation of Slovenian law business. ... - 07/10/2020in Directories, IFLR1000, News in 2020
Kirm Perpar again recognised by IFLR1000
We are delighted to announce that Kirm Perpar has once again been recognised by IFLR1000, the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work. ... - 01/10/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
Simplified regulation of work from home
According to the Ministry responsible for labour, it is possible to temporarily order work from home not only during an epidemic but also in circumstances where measures are needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.... - 14/09/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
A notice regarding the organization of meetings
KIRM PERPAR team has decided to hold meetings in our office on a smaller scale until further notice. If possible, please make sure only one or a maximum of two people attend the meeting. In addition, we would like to remind you that the use of a protective mask is mandatory in our office.... - 25/08/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
The position of cross-border labor migrants in the border crossing with Croatia
On Friday, 21 August 2020, the Ordinance entered into force, which changed the regime of entering into the Republic of Slovenia from the countries put on the so called “red list” which currently applies also to neighbouring Croatia.From now on, persons entering the territory of the Republic of Slovenia from Croatia will be ordered a... - 30/07/2020in News in 2020
»Schrems II« judgement – The Court of Justice declares invalidity of the decision on adequacy of protection, provided by the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
On July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgment in »Schrems II« case (DPC Ireland v. Facebook Ireland and Schrems), by which it declared invalidity of the decision no. 2016/1250 on the adequacy of the protection provided by the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, which served as one of the... - 18/05/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
The end of COVID-19 epidemic in Slovenia
On May 31, the Slovenian government is repealing the epidemic with a new ordinance, but some of the measures will still remain in force. Most measures in the field of justice are being lifted, except for those for which the ZIUZEOP defines a certain period of time after the repeal of the measures.... - 06/05/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
The courts are again ruling in non-urgent cases, time limits do not continue to run
As of Tuesday, 05 May 2020, the courts may again rule, hold hearings and serve court documents also in non-urgent cases, provided that they have taken the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the infection. Despite the service of court documents, time limits will not continue to run for the time being.... - 23/04/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
What does the proposal for Intervention Measures on additional liquidity to the economy to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 infectious disease epidemic Act bring?
The basic principle of the proposal for Intervention Measures on additional liquidity to the economy to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 is to provide liquidity to the Slovenian economy in order to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic and prevent serious economic damage.... - 23/04/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
Legislative proposal for amendment of Act on provisional measures for judicial, administrative and other public matters to cope with the spread of COVID-19
On 21 April 2020, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia published a proposed amendment of the Act on provisional measures for judicial, administrative and other public matters to cope with the spread of infectious disease COVID-19.... - 20/04/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
Partial mitigation of measures
On Thursday, 16 April 2020, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Ordinance amending the Ordinance on the provisional prohibition on the offering and sale of goods and services to consumers in the Republic of Slovenia.... - 17/04/2020in Directories, Andrej Kirm news, Legal500, Matej Perpar news, News in 2020
Kirm Perpar recognised by Legal 500
The Legal 500 Europe 2020 guide has recognised Kirm Perpar as one of the leading Slovenian law firms. Published annually, the Legal 500 rankings highlight the practice area teams and practitioners that provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.... - 14/04/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Entry into force of the ”Megalaw”
On 10 April 2020, the Intervention Measures to mitigate the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infectious disease epidemic on citizens and the economy Act (ZIUZEOP or ”Megalaw”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia and has entered into force on 11 April 2020.... - 08/04/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Q&A on measures currently available to companies
Our legal team collected the most frequently asked questions by our clients regarding governmental measures to curb the spread of the virus and other possibilities offered by Slovenian law. We hope we can help you identify and resolve any potential problems that may occur during this time.... - 06/04/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Legal challenges in the time of COVID-19 pandemic
In order to assist our clients when coping with these exceptional circumstances, we have prepared an overview of the most important information related to above mentioned legal topics.... - 03/04/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Overview of state measures and aids to support the economy
In order to assist our clients when coping with these exceptional circumstances, we have prepared an overview of the most important information related to the Intervention Measures Act to curb the COVID-19 epidemic and mitigate its consequences for citizens and the economy.... - 02/04/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Measures provided by a proposal of Intervention Measures Act to curb the COVID-19 epidemic and mitigate its consequences for citizens and the economy
Last Saturday, 28.03.2020, the Slovenian Government proposed a new package of measures to curb the COVID-19 epidemic and mitigate its consequences. Since the proposal is extensive, the KIRM PERPAR team prepared an article with some of the most important measures proposed in order to preserve jobs and help companies.... - 25/03/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
The impact of epidemic on contractual obligations
The current measures that were adopted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are expected to have a significant impact on the fulfilment of contractual obligations. We are aware that a consensual resolution and settlement of relationships is not always possible, that is why we have set out some general rules of contractual obligations that may... - 23/03/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Obligations of employers to ensure health and safety at work in times of COVID-19
The employer is obliged to organize work process in a way that employees are guaranteed safety and health at work in all circumstances and working conditions. That is why the KIRM PERPAR team prepared a document of all these obligations that an employer has during the times of COVID-19.... - 20/03/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Possible measures for employers arising from Employment Relationship Act (»ZDR-1«) in times of exceptional circumstances
Due to exceptional circumstances an employer may unilaterally assign an employee to another type of work or another place of work (including work from home). Such measure can only last for the duration of exceptional circumstances. In addition, employers may invoke some other options provided by ZDR-1.... - 18/03/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Delays in fulfilment or inability to fulfil contractual obligations due to exceptional circumstances
Coronavirus has already begun to affect contractual relationships. It causes delays in deliveries as a result of disruptions in production and in transit. Delays and contractual defaults occur in all segments of the economy.... - 16/03/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Law firm KIRM PERPAR remains available to clients remotely
We would like to inform you that the law firm KIRM PERPAR does not accept clients at the business address Poljanski nasip 8, 1000 Ljubljana until cancellation and that all activities are carried out remotely. We remain available to our clients without interruption.... - 06/03/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
How to arrange work from home at the time of coronavirus (COVID-19) spread – update in the light of most recent developments
In the light of the recent spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in Slovenia, Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities published official guidelines and recommendations for employers relevant for the possibility of employees working from home.... - 03/03/2020in News in 2020, Covid 19
How to arrange work from home at the time of coronavirus spread
A smart solution to ensure smooth business operation and a continuous workflow, as well as one of the ways to limit the spread of coronavirus, is to arrange work from home, away from the employer’s premises.... - 27/02/2020in News in 2020
Taxation of capital gains in 2020
Along with the package of amendments to the Personal Income Tax Act (Zdoh-2V), which has been in force since 1 January 2020, it is important to point out also the changed rate of income tax on capital gains, depending on the length of the holding period.... - 13/02/2020in News in 2020
Andrej Kirm and Matej Perpar recognised by Who’s Who Legal 2020
This year’s edition of Who’s Who Legal recognised Andrej Kirm of law firm Kirm Perpar yet again as one of Slovenia’s leading practitioners in the field of Information Technology while Matej Perpar has been recognised by the same publication as a leading practitioner in Telecoms & Media.... - 29/01/2020in News in 2020, Grimaldi Legal Alliance
Attending the Grimaldi Legal Alliance Forum
Our attorneys attended the Grimaldi Legal Alliance Forum, which took place on January 24 in Milan, Italy. Grimaldi Alliance continues to expand its presence to new jurisdictions, and now includes over 900 lawyers worldwide.... - 16/01/2020in News in 2020
Changed taxation when disposing own shares or interests to the company
Until now, the transactions with own business shares were treated as capital gain. It is now explicitly stipulated that the disposal of own shares or interests is not considered a disposal of capital under the chapter governing capital gains....
- 11/12/2019in News in 2019, Meta Bevc news
Contribution to Electronic Signatures and Identities: Law and Regulation
Our colleague, Meta Bevc, contributed Slovenia chapters to the new edition of Lorna Brazell’s Electronic Signatures and Identities: Law and Regulation. The book incorporates key changes and developments in the civil law relating to digital identities in major international jurisdictions. In particular, the new edition provides a det... - 06/12/2019in News in 2019
Novelties in Slovenian legislation: Amendments to the tax legislation
On 6 November 2019, amended tax legislation came into force in Slovenia. Subject to changes are the following four laws: Personal Income Tax Act (ZDoh-2), Corporate Income Tax Act (ZDDPO-2), Law on tax on profit from disposal of derivatives (ZDDOIFI) and Tax Procedure Act (ZDavP-2). The changes will apply as of 1 January 2020.... - 18/10/2019in News in 2019, Directories
Kirm Perpar recognised by IFLR1000
We are delighted to announce that Kirm Perpar has been for the first time recognised by IFLR1000, the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work. ... - 26/08/2019in News in 2019, Andrej Kirm news, CEE Legal Matters, Sara Mauser news
Review of the Changes in the Regulation of Slovenian Agricultural Land in CEE Legal Matters
Structural changes are being proposed to Slovenia’s agricultural land policy mainly to incentivize young farmers to purchase and lease agricultural land and increase food self-sufficiency.... - 19/06/2019in News in 2019, Andrej Kirm news, Sana Koudila news
Getting the Deal Through: Aviation Finance & Leasing 2019
Andrej Kirm and Sana Koudila of Kirm Perpar have authored a Slovenia chapter to the edition of Getting the Deal Through: Aviation Finance & Leasing 2019, published by Law Business Research Ltd., London.... - 30/05/2019in News in 2019, Andrej Kirm news, CEE Legal Matters
CEE Legal Matters and Andrej Kirm tackle a topic on Foreign Law Firms in Slovenia
Resentment by domestic law firms in CEE markets against the international and regional firms that have moved in on their once exclusive domain is a common refrain.How do domestic law firms in Slovenia feel about the foreign firms that have opened up shop next door?... - 22/05/2019in News in 2019, Andrej Kirm news, Grimaldi Alliance, Jan Gorjup news, Matej Perpar news
Kirm Perpar continues international development with the membership in Grimaldi Alliance
The new international partnership was structured by Grimaldi Studio Legale, one of the leading law firms in the Italian market with offices in Milan, Rome, Bari, Parma, Brussels, London, Lugano and New York, 44 partners and more than 180 laywers. Grimaldi Studio Legale is recognized for its quality and business approach. ... - 21/05/2019in News in 2019, Sara Mauser news
New trade secret’s regulation
At the end of April a new Trade Secrets Act entered into force aiming to fully regulate the area of trade secret both in terms of material and procedural provisions, since until recently the mentioned area was regulated in various sector-specific acts.... - 15/04/2019in News in 2019, Directories, Legal500
Kirm Perpar recognised by Legal 500
The Legal 500 Europe 2019 guide has recognised Kirm Perpar as one of the leading Slovenian law firms. Published annually, the Legal 500 rankings highlight the practice area teams and practitioners that provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.... - 04/04/2019in News in 2019
The end of differentiation between consumers from different parts of the EU
On 2 April 2019 European Commission announced that the European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement on improvements of consumer protection rules. The new rules were proposed in April 2018 by the European Commission as a part of the “New Deal for Consumers”.... - 20/03/2019in News in 2019, Chambers and Partners, Directories, SELA
Andrej Kirm and Matej Perpar recognised by Who’s Who Legal 2019
Andrej Kirm of law firm Kirm Perpar has been recognised by the publication Who’s Who Legal 2019 as one of Slovenia’s leading practitioners in the field of Information Technology and Matej Perpar has been recognised by the same publication as a leading practitioner in Telecoms & Media. ... - 18/03/2019in News in 2019, Chambers and Partners, Directories, SELA
Getting the Deal Through: Real Estate 2019
Matej Perpar and Ajda Okršlar of Kirm Perpar have authored a Slovenia chapter to the edition of Getting the Deal Through: Real Estate 2019, published by Law Business Research Ltd., London... - 13/03/2019in News in 2019, Chambers and Partners, Directories, SELA
SELA Ranked Top Tier by Chambers Europe
Chambers Europe’s 2019 rankings have placed SELA in band 1 for the category of leading legal networks in CEE. ... - 13/03/2019in News in 2019, Chambers and Partners, Directories
Kirm Perpar recognised by Chambers and Partners
We are happy to announce that Kirm Perpar has again been recognised by Chambers and Partners. In Chambers Europe 2019 we were ranked for our Dispute Resolution practice and acknowledged as Recognised Practitioner in Employment Department. ...
- 08/08/2018in Andrej Kirm news, News in 2018, Sana Koudila news
Getting the Deal Through: Aviation Finance & Leasing 2018
Colleagues from our law firm, Andrej Kirm and Sana Koudila, have authored a Slovenia chapter to the edition of Getting the Deal Through: Aviation Finance & Leasing 2018, published by Law Business Research Ltd., London.... - 22/06/2018in Matej Perpar news, News in 2018
Interview with Matej Perpar
“We are experiencing quite high economic growth in Slovenia,” reports Matej Perpar, Partner at Kirm Perpar in Slovenia, “which for the time being has boosted foreign investments and resulted in a couple of sizable transactions.... - 26/03/2018in Ajda Okršlar news, Andrej Kirm news, Jan Gorjup news, Karin Seljak news, Katarina Črepinšek news, Matej Perpar news, Meta Bevc news, News in 2018, Sana Koudila news, Sara Mauser news
South East Legal Alliance – SELA Regional News
The SELA regional newsletter features an overview of the most important regional legislative developments recently announced in the jurisdictions of SELA coverage.... - 01/03/2018in Ajda Okršlar news, Jan Gorjup news, News in 2018
New Class Actions Act in Slovenia
At the end of April 2018, a new Class Actions Act will enter into force, systematically regulating class actions, that are already known in Slovenian legal system, however never fully brought to life.... - 23/01/2018in Andrej Kirm news, Jan Gorjup news, News in 2018
Getting the Deal Through: Life Sciences 2018 – Chapter 2
Andrej Kirm and Jan Gorjup of Kirm Perpar contributed the Slovenia chapter of the 2018 edition of Getting the Deal Through: Life Sciences 2018, published by Law Business Research Ltd., London....
- 22/12/2017in Ajda Okršlar news, Matej Perpar news, News in 2017
Getting the Deal Through: Real Estate 2018
Matej Perpar and Ajda Okršlar of Kirm Perpar contributed the Slovenia chapter of the 2018 edition of Getting the Deal Through: Real Estate 2018, published by Law Business Research Ltd., London.... - 21/12/2017in Andrej Kirm news, Jan Gorjup news, News in 2017
Getting the Deal Through: Life Sciences 2018 – Chapter 1
Andrej Kirm and Jan Gorjup of Kirm Perpar contributed the Slovenia chapter of the 2018 edition of Getting the Deal Through: Life Sciences 2018, published by Law Business Research Ltd., London.... - 30/05/2017in Ajda Okršlar news, Andrej Kirm news, Jan Gorjup news, Karin Seljak news, Katarina Črepinšek news, Matej Perpar news, Meta Bevc news, News in 2017, Sana Koudila news, Sara Mauser news
Kirm Perpar Joins Nextlaw Global Referral Network
Kirm Perpar today announced it has joined Nextlaw Global Referral Network, enabling it to connect its clients to high quality lawyers around the world. Nextlaw Global Referral Network is the largest legal referral network in the world, with more than 400-member firms and 21,000 lawyers across 170+ countries.... - 03/02/2017in Ajda Okršlar news, Andrej Kirm news, Jan Gorjup news, Karin Seljak news, Katarina Črepinšek news, Matej Perpar news, Meta Bevc news, News in 2017, Sana Koudila news, Sara Mauser news
SELA – the South East Legal Alliance Expands to Slovenia
The South East Legal Alliance (SELA) welcomes another leading law firm among its membership. One of the leading Slovenian commercial law firm Kirm Perpar officially joined SELA on 3 February 2017....
