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CMS

Corporate/Commercial

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The Team

CMS Slovenia’s Corporate / M&A and Commercial team led by Saša Sodja is a well-balanced group of experts who work well together to serve and support their varied corporate and commercial clients.

Specialisation

This highly versatile transactional team specialises in a broad range of topics:

  • ​M&A
  • Private-equity M&A
  • Partial takeovers and share transfers
  • Joint ventures
  • Start-up investments
  • Spin-offs
  • Regulatory and commercial issues
  • Corporate restructuring

They provide sector- / industry-specific advice. Though largely involved in more traditional industries, the team is increasingly branching out into future-oriented sectors. The team continues to build its presence in the start-up community by connecting with various accelerators and developing programmes designed for start-ups.

By focusing on what innovative companies in Slovenia have to offer, especially those active in agritech, biotech, IoT and digital health, the team often steps out its classic legal advisory role and assumes that of a project manager, coordinating whole transactions as well as connecting and guiding all involved parties (tax advisors, accountants, auditors, appraisers, etc.).

Future facing

The team, especially Saša Sodja, is heavily involved in ESG activities, both at our office and on the global level. Saša is a crucial member of the team overseeing the “Socially responsible employer” certification process in CMS Slovenia.

    Industries (9)

    • manufacturing
    • TMC
    • hotel & leisure
    • start-ups
    • logistics
    • aviation
    • insurance
    • pharma
    • automotive

    Chambers Review

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    Corporate/Commercial - Slovenia

    Band 3

    Band 3


    What the Team is Known For

    CMS is a global law firm routinely involved in M&A transactions and assisting foreign corporates with investments into the Slovenian market, as well as with the incorporation of new Slovenian subsidiaries. Its team is additionally well placed to advise on compliance mandates and restructuring matters. The lawyers also act on acquisitions and share deals. The team frequently collaborates with its network of offices on cross-border matters, most notably within the CEE region.

    Work Highlights

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    • CMS advised Flint on mandates related to its group restructuring and share sale of Flint SI.

    Strengths

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    • CMS understands the problems very well and can add value to our technical understanding.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • The team's depth of highly specialised expertise and extensive breadth of complementary skills make it an outstanding asset.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • The firm stands out for its knowledge and dedication to clients' needs and business interests, as well as its great responsiveness, risk management and advising skills.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • CMS has a strong regulatory knowledge of the local laws, fast response times and perfect attitude. The firm is absolutely client-oriented and really creative.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • The team offers a potent blend of incisive analytical skills, innovative thinking, unwavering adaptability, collaborative effectiveness and a steadfast commitment to delivering impactful results.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    Notable Practitioners

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    • Band 4Saša Sodja
      Band 4Saša Sodja

      Saša Sodja

      Saša Sodja has impressive activity in the transactional space, advising domestic and international clients on acquisitions, commercial agreements and corporate restructurings.

      • Saša is great at maintaining a high level of client service. Her advice is consistently well-grounded, balanced and delivered with the confidence that comes from years of practice.

        Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
      • Her problem-solving skills and broad foundation of knowledge make Saša Sodja a highly appreciated partner.

        Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
      • She is always responsive and finds a solution for the client. She is also commercially oriented.

        Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    Ranked Individuals at CMS (1)

    Slovenia

    Members

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    • Tjaša Pirnat

    • Ivan Kranjec

    • Nejc Vrankar

    • Martina Mahnič Smole

    • Robert Kordić

    • Gašper Hajdu

    • Saša Sodja

      Head of Department

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