LAWYER PROFILE

Nataša Pipan Nahtigal

Europe 2026

Šelih & partnerji, o.p., d.o.o.

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Competition/Antitrust

Slovenia

20 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial

Slovenia

19 years ranked

Intellectual Property

Slovenia

18 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Šelih & partnerji, o.p., d.o.o.

Practice Areas

Mergers and acquisitions

Competition and antitrust

Intellectual property

Corporate and commercial law

Banking and finance

Career

Nataša joined the firm in 1997 and has been a Partner since 2005. As of December 2024, she has been appointed as the firm's Managing Partner. Nataša heads the firm’s Corporate and Commercial, M&A and Competition and Antitrust departments. She is a highly accomplished legal professional with more than 25 years of experience in advising multinationals on M&A and other complex cross-border transactions, as well as corporate governance issues. Nataša is highly regarded for her expertise and has a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for her clients.

As the head of the firm’s Competition and Antitrust practice, she is also advising on all aspects of Slovenian antitrust law, including merger control, FDI, compliance, cartel and leniency issues and abuse of dominance cases.

Nataša's multidisciplinary practice includes expertise in IP matters, in particular with respect to registration of intellectual property rights, infringement prevention, and the conclusion of agreements related to the transfer of intellectual property rights.

Professional Memberships

Slovenian Bar Association (admitted in 2004)

Personal

Honorary General Consul of the Kingdom of Norway for Slovenia

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Intellectual Property - Slovenia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Nataša Pipan Nahtigal routinely acts for international clients on corporate matters including acquisitions, reoganisations and market entries. She is also well regarded for her IP expertise, advising clients on trade mark and copyright issues.

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Corporate/Commercial - Slovenia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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Competition/Antitrust - Slovenia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Nataša Pipan Nahtigal is well regarded for her expertise in merger control and FDI filings. In addition, she assists clients with requests for information from the Slovenian competition authority, and advises on the competition law compliance of franchise agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

It is always a pleasure to work with Nataša. She is available and understanding; she asks the right questions right away so that the matter can move super fast.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
Nataša Pipan Nahtigal demonstrates a high level of expertise. She brings a creative approach to problem-solving, identifying solutions that are both legally and commercially sound.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
She consistently surprises me with her forward thinking.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
She is a very dedicated and excellent lawyer, capable of dealing with complex matters.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
It was a pleasure working with her. She provided straightforward advice on short notice.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
Nataša Pipan Nahtigal has a reputation for merger clearance and FDI. She has good experience.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide