If the services of your attorney prove unsatisfactory, in addition to notifying the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, you may address your complaints to the Bar Association of Slovenia at telephone number: +386-1-300-3420 or e-mail: info@odv-zb.si.
Legal Assistance
Please note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.
English-Speaking Attorneys in Slovenia
Consular Officers are prohibited from giving legal advice and from acting as agents, attorneys or in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of U.S. citizens. Americans traveling or residing in foreign countries are subject to the laws and regulations of that country. The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by the following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list on professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability are provided directly by the lawyers. You may receive additional information about the individuals by contacting the Bar Association of Slovenia at telephone number: +386-1-300-3420 or e-mail: info@odv-zb.si.
Official translation of documents in Slovenia
If you require documents to be officially translated in Slovenia, see the page of the Association of Sworn Court Interpreters and Legal Translators of Slovenia.
Selecting an Attorney
We are prohibited from recommending one attorney over another. When you receive a list of attorneys, it is recommended that you contact several attorneys, briefly describing the nature of the services you desire. Before you decide which attorney to engage, request a written schedule of fees generally charged for the services you need, inquire whether the attorney is fluent in the English language, and become acquainted with a particular attorney. Do not submit any documents or funds until you are certain that the attorney understands your problem and is willing to handle your case.
Coordination with Counsel in the U.S.
American attorneys may not be in a position to represent your interests abroad, particularly because they may not be permitted to participate in foreign court proceedings. American attorneys experienced in international law may be helpful in explaining the complex international issues involved in your case and some may have associates or partners abroad to whom they can refer you.
How to Deal with Your Foreign Attorney
Always research the attorney’s qualifications and experience. Find out how the attorney plans to represent you. Ask specific questions and expect the attorney to explain legal activities using terms you can understand. Ask what are the fees and how the attorney expects to be paid. Some attorneys may expect to be paid in advance; some may demand payment after each action they take on your behalf, refusing to take further action until they are paid. Some may take the case on a percentage basis, collecting a pre-arranged percentage of the moneys awarded to you by the foreign court. You can obtain a copy of the report ‘Payment of Attorneys Fees in European Countries’ by contacting the Library of Congress at Room 240, James Madison Bldg., 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20540, tel (202) 287-5065.
Ask that your attorney keep you informed of the progress of your case according to a pre-established schedule. Remember that most court calendars are crowded. You may, therefore, wish to ask the attorney to send you monthly reports, even though no real developments have ensued, simply to satisfy your doubts about the progress of the case. Have your attorney analyze your case, giving you the positive and negative aspects and probable outcome. Do not expect your attorney to give a simple answer to a complex legal problem. Be sure that you understand the technical language in any contract or other legal document prepared by your attorney before you sign it.
Keep your attorney fully informed of any new developments in the case. If you need to provide complex or technical documents to your attorney, you may wish to consider having the documents translated into Slovene. An elementary knowledge of English may not be enough to enable the attorney to understand the documents you provide. Tell the attorney every relevant fact in order to get the best representation of your interest. Find out how much time the attorney anticipates the case may take to complete. Request copies of all letters and documents prepared on your behalf.
List of English-Speaking Attorneys in Slovenia
List of English-Speaking Attorneys in Slovenia (updated June 04, 2020)
Please note that if you are outside Slovenia, the country code is 386 and you must drop the first 0 (zero) of the number.
Celje
PLAUSTAJNER & PLAUSTAJNER LAW OFFICE
Ljubljana
Branch Office Celje
Gledališki trg 8/I
3000 Celje
tel: 03-492-3400
fax: 03-544-3416
webpage: www.plaustajner.si
Offers a wide range of legal services, especially in the fields of Civil law, business and corporate law, European law, Internet law. Fluent in English.
Domžale
Dušan BORŠTAR
Nova ulica 11
1230 Domžale
tel. 041-616-996
email dusan.borstar@siol.net
European Patent Attorney. European Trademark and Design Attorney, Specialist in the art of intellectual property (WIPO, European and German Patent Office). Certified translator, court reporter and stenographer services available.
Kamnik
Darja LIČEN
Kolodvorska ulica 1
1240 Kamnik
tel: 01-831-9494
fax: 01-831-9493
mobile: 041-342-962
email darja.licen@licen-op.si
website: http://licen-op.si/kontakt/
Offers a wide range of legal services, especially in the fields of business law, corporate and commercial law, insolvency law, labor law, intellectual property law, public procurement law, real estate law, civil law, inheritance family law. Fluent in English.
Koper
Marko ZORMAN
Ferrarska 12
6000 Koper
tel. 05-626-0417
email: marko.zorman@siol.net
Willing to handle: civil damages, estates, government relations, theft, fraud, marriage, divorce, aeronautical, maritime, contracts, corporations, foreign claims, foreign investment, insurance, marketing agreements, patents, trademarks, copyrights, auto accidents and narcotics. Certified translator, court reporter and stenographer services available. Willing to handle cases outside Koper.
Kranj
Katarina BRADAŠKA
Kidričeva 4b
4000 Kranj
tel. 04-236-4600
fax 04-236-4601
email katarina.bradaska@siol.net
Patent & Attorney at Law. Willing to handle: criminal cases, adoptions, auto accidents, narcotics, child custody, civil damages, estates, government relations, marriage, divorce, contracts, patents, trademarks, copyrights and insurance. Certified translator, court reporter and stenographer services available. Willing to handle cases outside Kranj.
Ljubljana
Franci Jezek
Cesta v Hrastje 12, Ljubljana
tel: +386 (0)31 823 834
email: info@op.si
webpage: www.op.si
Willing to handle family law/ commercial/ business law, adoptions, banking/ financial, child custody, parental child abduction, child protection, marriage/divorce, civil law/ criminal law, damages, narcotics, collections, contracts, transportation law, corporations, foreign claims, estates, taxes, government relations, foreign investments, insurance, marketing agreements, patents/trademarks/copyrights, labor relations, and auto accidents. Willing to handle cases outside Ljubljana. We cooperate with other specialists, real estate agents, certified court translators, and notaries in order to provide full support to our clients.
Education: Dr. Sc., MBA
Languages: Slovene, English, German, Serbian, Croatian, Italian (basic).
Matjaz ŠKROBAR Attorney at Law
Zavetiška ulica 6a, SI- 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: +386 59 032 692 (landline)
Mobile: +386 31 603 389
Email: matjaz@odvm.si
PRACTICE:
Corporate and Commercial Law Due Diligence, Labor Law (including Work permits and Residency applications), Real estate and Construction Law, Litigation and alternative dispute resolution, Mergers and Acquisition Law, Consumer Law and Data protection, Insolvency and Restructuring, Financial Law, Human Rights Law, Criminal Law
Lado ARČON
Slovenska cesta 6
1000 Ljubljana
tel. 01-425-1517
fax: 01-425-0466
email: odvetnik.arcon.lado@gmail.com
Willing to handle: civil damages, estates, auto accidents, government relations, marriages, divorces, taxes, banking, finance, collections, contracts, corporations, foreign claims, foreign investment, insurance, investment in raw materials, labor relations, marketing agreements and patents, trademarks, copyrights. Services of a certified translator available. Customers anywhere in Slovenia may be represented.
Katarina BENEDIK
Dalmatinova ulica 5
1000 LJUBLJANA
Phone: 01-230-7690
Fax 01-230-7692
E mail: katarina.benedik@siol.net
Willing to handle: estates, marriage, divorce, taxes, contracts, corporations, foreign claims, foreign investments, insurance, investment in raw materials, labor relations, marketing agreements and patents, trademarks, copyright. Certified translator, court reporter and stenographer services available. Customers anywhere in Slovenia may be represented.
BGP law firm
Dunajska cesta 9
1000 Ljubljana
T: +386(0)59 11 99 00
F: +386(0)59 11 99 05
e-mail: info@bgp.si
Willing to handle: international trade law, business law, corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, international transactions, civil law, labor law, energy and regulatory law, insolvency law, banking & finance law, employment/labor law, insurance law, litigation, competition, real estate law, asylum law, private international law and food safety law. We represent client before court and in out of court procedures and negotiations.
Law firm has legal specialist, each of them specialized for a specific field(s) of law.
Languages: Slovene, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Serbian, and Croatian.
Bucik Law Firm
Trdinova 8
1000 Ljubljana
Tel: 01-232-1960
Fax: 05-997-1319
e-mail: info@bucik-law.com
Website: http://www.bucik-law.com/
Willing to handle: criminal and civil cases; services to commercial, industrial and financial clients, especially in commercial law, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, insolvency law, banking law, finance law, employment/labor law, insurance law, litigation, competition, real estate law, trade law, intellectual property law, family law, inheritance law, EU & international law .
Specialized in commercial law and in European Union law at the Danube University of Krems, Austria, holding LL.M. – EUROJUS.
Languages: English, French, Russian, German, Italian, Slovenian, Serbian, and Croatian.
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Law
Bleiweisova cesta 30 (3rd floor)
1000 Ljubljana
tel. 01-620-5210
fax: 01-620-5211
email: ljubljana.office@cms-rrh.com
Specialties include Slovene business law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, international transactions, labor law, energy and regulatory law, intellectual property and competition.
ILIĆ Ltd. ODI Law Firm
Managing Partner: Mag. Uroš ILIĆ, Attorney Specialist
Davčna ulica 1
1000 Ljubljana
tel: 059-086-600
fax: 059-086-609
cell phone: 031-311-331
email: Slovenia@odilaw.com
Comprehensive services are provided to commercial/corporate, industrial and financial clients through their network of law offices in Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia and Macedonia. Specialties include corporate law and M&A, insolvency, financial law, commercial law and contracts. Services also include employment/labor, intellectual property, insurance law, competition, real estate law, trade law, joint ventures and litigation. Willing to handle cases outside Ljubljana.
Languages: English, German, Italian, Croatian, Serbian, Italian and Macedonian.
Jadek & Pensa Law Firm
Tavčarjeva ulica 6
1000 Ljubljana
phone: 01-234-2520
fax 01-234-2532
email: andraz.jadek@jadek-pensa.si
website: www.jadek-pensa.si
A full service law firm representing clients in banking and finance, commercial contracts,
competition law, corporate law, energy, IT, media and electronic communications, insolvency
law and restructurings, IP, labor and immigration law, mergers and acquisitions, new technologies,
personal data protection, prevention and resolution of disputes, public procurement, real estate,
construction and infrastructure and tax law.
The attorneys are admitted to practice in Slovenia and New York, U.S.A. Certified translator services
in English, German and Slovenian are available.
Dren, Rovšek Srše Ltd. Law firm
Štefanova ulica 5
P.O. Box 1609
1101 Ljubljana
tel: 01-200 51 00
fax: 01-200 51 17
email: info@op-drs.si
website: www.op-drs.si
Office hours: Mondays – Fridays: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Willing to handle: civil damages, estates, government relations, taxes, aeronautical, maritime, banking, financial, contracts, corporations, foreign claims, foreign investment, insurance, investment in raw materials, labor relations, marketing agreements, mining, petroleum and patents, trademarks, copyrights. Services of a certified translator, court reporter or stenographer available. Cases outside the city could be handled.
Lukančič
Attorney Jure Lukančič
Nazorjeva ulica 12
1000 Ljubljana
tel: 0599 23 841
fax:0599 02 324
cell phone: 041 558 177
email: info@lukancic.si
website: http://www.lukancic.si/home
A full-service law firm specializing in commercial and business law, due payment collection, contracts and litigation.
Services also include labor disputes, real estate law, civil damages, inheritance, administrative permits and procedures,
copyrights, divorce, custody and joint asset division. Services of a certified translator and notary can be arranged.
Willing to handle cases outside Ljubljana.
Languages: fluent English; other languages: Croatian, Serbian, French
MRVA Law Firm
Smrekarjeva 9
1000 Ljubljana
tel.: 01-431-2283
fax: 01-434-9489
email: pisarna@mrva.si
Firm offering commercial and real estate & property law services. Willing to handle: commercial and corporate, incorporations, labor relations, contracts (sales, marketing, distribution, agency, real estate etc.), litigations, collections, foreign claims, M&A, trademarks, copyrights, restructuring, administrative permits and procedures, environmental, civil damages, auto accidents, estates. Willing to handle cases outside Ljubljana.
Matej PERPAR
KIRM PERPAR Law Firm Ltd.
Poljanski nasip 8
1000 Ljubljana
tel: +386-08-205 9221
fax: +386-08-205 9220
home phone: +386-031-340 962
e-mail: matej.perpar@k-p.si
webpage: www.k-p.si
Willing to handle: family law, adoptions, child custody, child protection, marriage/divorce, insurance, banking/ financial, commercial/business law, foreign investments, marketing agreements, patents/trademarks/copyrights, civil law, criminal law, damages, narcotics, collections, commercial law, contracts, transportation law, corporations, aeronautical/maritime, foreign claims, estates, taxes, government relations, labor relations, immigration, auto/accidents. Services of a certified translator, court reporter/stenographer or notary available.
Representing a U.S. law firm. Practicing law for 10 years in Slovenia. Willing to handle cases outside Ljubljana.
Education: Faculty of Law in Ljubljana
Languages: fluent English; other languages: German, Croatian, Serbian
Prus PIPUŠ Law Firm
Tavcarjeva ulica 13
1000 Ljubljana
tel. 068 180 806
email: odvetnik.Pipus@gmail.com
website: www.pipus.si
Willing to handle: family law, adoptions, child custody, parental child abduction, child protection, marriage/divorce, insurance, banking/financial, commercial/business law, foreign investments, marketing agreements, patents/trademarks/copyrights, civil law, criminal law, damages, narcotics, collections, commercial law, contracts, corporations, foreign claims, estates, taxes, government relations, labor relations, immigration, auto/accidents.
Services of a certified translator, court reporter/stenographer and notary can be provided. Customers anywhere in Slovenia may be represented.
Languages: fluent English; other languages: German, French
Konrad PLAUSTAJNER
PLAUSTAJNER & PLAUSTAJNER Law Firm
Miklošičeva 4
1000 Ljubljana
tel: 01-434-5430
fax: 01-434-5433
home phone: 03- 491-4400
e-mail: info@plaustajner.si
webpage: www.plaustajner.si
Willing to handle: family law, child custody, child protection, marriage/divorce, insurance, commercial/business law, foreign investments, marketing agreements, civil law, damages, contracts, corporations, foreign claims, estates, government relations, auto/accidents. Education: Law Faculty of University of Ljubljana, all degrees, including Ph.D. Services of a certified translator, court reporter/stenographer or notary available. Willing to handle cases outside Ljubljana.
Languages: fluent English, German, Croatian, French, and limited knowledge of Spanish.
SCHÖNHERR Attorneys-at-law – branch Slovenia
Tomšičeva 3
1000 Ljubljana
tel: 01-200-0980
email: office@schoenherr.si
webpage: www.schoenherr.si
Schoenherr is headquartered in Vienna and has 13 offices and 5 desks within the CEE region. In Slovenia, Schoenherr offers clients full transactional support in large-scale M&A transactions, privatisations, debt restructurings, sales of loan portfolios, private equity investments, real estate acquisitions and project financing, as well as non-transactional work such as competition and employment law advice, data protection and litigation. We have extensive experience in the following sectors: energy & environment, insurance, banking, aviation, FMCG, retail, construction, life-sciences, pharmaceuticals, food law, IP/IT and TMT.
Languages: Slovene, English, German, Croatian, Serbian, Italian, French.
SIBINČIČ Križanec Law Firm
Dalmatinova ulica 2
SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
tel. +386 59 097 400 / 410
email: info@s-k.law
webpage: https://www.s-k.law/
Specialties: arbitration, capital markets, class action, commercial contracts, compensation, competition law, corporate and commercial law, corporate litigation, debt recovery, employment law, environmental law, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, M&A, personal data protection, product liability, public procurement, and public private partnerships, and tax law.
Gorazd SNOJ, Attorney at Law
Slovenska cesta 54,
1000 Ljubljana
tel: 051 369 588
fax: 01 330 6996
email: gorazd.snoj@snoj.si
webpage: https://www.snoj.si/en/
Full-service lawyers specializing in commercial law, immigration law, real estate law, contracts and litigation. We also provide legal advice and representation in family law, inheritance law, labor law. Whenever necessary we cooperate with other specialists, real estate agents, certified court translators, and notaries in order to provide full support to our clients.
Languages: Fluent English, Slovene, Russian
Aleš VODIČAR
Cigaletova 7, Ljubljana
tel: 01-232-1510
fax: 01-232-1517
mobile: 031-338-581
email: info@vodicar.si
webpage: www.vodicar.si
Willing to handle family law/ commercial/ business law, adoptions, banking/ financial, child custody, parental child abduction, child protection, marriage/divorce, civil law/ criminal law, damages, narcotics, collections, contracts, transportation law, corporations, foreign claims, estates, taxes, government relations, foreign investments, insurance, marketing agreements, patents/trademarks/copyrights, labor relations, and auto accidents. Willing to handle cases outside Ljubljana.
Education: Dr. Sc., LL.M.
Languages: Slovene, English, German, Italian, Serbian, Croatian, and French.
WOLF THEISS Attorneys
Bleiweisova cesta 30
1000 Ljubljana
tel. 01-438-0000
fax 01-438-0025
email: ljubljana@wolftheiss.com
A large central European law firm based in Austria with office in Ljubljana and in other regional cities. Provides comprehensive services to commercial, industrial and financial clients. Specialties include Slovene business law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, European law, labor law, pensions and benefits, intellectual property and competition law.
Medvode
Mina KRŽIŠNIK
IURICORN Ltd
Zgornje Pirniče 94
1215 Medvode
tel: +386 (40) 238 562
e-mail: mina.krzisnik@iuricorn.com
webpage: http://iuricorn.com/en/home.html
The law firm is the leading technology law firm in Slovenia and EU, having clients from US, EU, Australia, Dubai and more. Offers a wide range of technology-driven legal services in Fintech, Data privacy, Cloud computing, Artificial intelligence, etc. Specializes in legal advisory for startups also.
Represents and helps clients in legal tech, namely financial technology (FinTech), Regulatory technology (RegTech), Insurance technology (InsurTech), Artificial intelligence, Cloud computing, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Data protection, IT and Financial Contracts. Offers also business and corporate governance consulting to startups and corporations.
Languages: English, Slovenian, Croatian, German.
Nova Gorica
Emil MOZETIČ
Ulica Tolminskih puntarjev 4
5000 Nova Gorica
tel: 05-330-9300
fax: 05-330-9301
email: emil@mozetic.eu
Willing to handle: criminal cases, civil damages, marriage, divorce, auto accidents, banking, financial, contracts, corporations, fore claims, foreign investments, insurance, investment in raw materials, marketing, agreements, mining, petroleum, patents, trademarks, copyrights. Certified translator, court reporter and stenographer services available.
Sandra CVIJANOVIC
Ulica Tolminskih puntarjev 4
5000 Nova Gorica
tel: 05-330-9303
email: sandra@odv-cvijanovic.si
Willing to handle: criminal cases, civil damages, marriage, divorce, auto accidents, banking, financial, contracts, corporations, fore claims, foreign investments, insurance, investment in raw materials, marketing, agreements, mining, petroleum, patents, trademarks, copyrights. Certified translator, court reporter and stenographer services available.
Tinka Lipicar Cej
Ulica Tolminskih puntarjev 4
5000 Nova Gorica
tel: 05-302-1500
email: odvetnic@lipicar-cej.si
Willing to handle: criminal cases, civil damages, marriage, divorce, auto accidents, banking, financial, contracts, corporations, fore claims, foreign investments, insurance, investment in raw materials, marketing, agreements, mining, petroleum, patents, trademarks, copyrights. Certified translator, court reporter and stenographer services available.
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