Europe Slovenia Employment

Law firm Šafar & Partners is a leading employment boutique known for advising domestic and foreign multinational companies on labour law in Slovenia. The law firm covers a variety of matters including hiring and dismissals, disputes and contracts in addition to collective bargaining and agreements. The lawyers also advise on employment elements of corporate restructurings and reorganisations. The team is active in immigration and employment matters.

Odvetniki Šelih & partnerji provides extensive expertise in the establishment and termination of employment relationships, personnel reductions and shutdowns. The lawyers regularly draft employment agreements and facilitate the obtaining of work permits. The team also represents clients in employment disputes and litigation. Its clients include both Slovenian and international companies.

Law Firm Senica & Partners assists with dismissal and disciplinary procedures, as well as redundancies and benefits, corporate reorganisations and employment contracts. The lawyers represent clients in disputes before the labour courts and act for employers and employees from both the public and private sectors.

Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & partnerji is noted for advising on an array of employment matters. The team represents clients in related litigation as well as matters arising from M&A and restructurings. The law firm is experienced in mediation for conflict situations, collective bargaining agreements, contract termination and negotiations with trade unions. The lawyers have additional capabilities in internal investigations and compliance. The team is also adept at acting for foreign companies on their local concerns.

Schoenherr handles a range of employment issues arising from M&A and transfers of undertakings. The law firm assists clients with employer-employee contractual relations and collective bargaining agreements as well as with labour court proceedings. The team acts on management restructurings, redundancy procedures and immigration matters, as well as data protection issues. The lawyers at Schoenherr have a strong multi-jurisdictional capacity allowing for a notable presence in cross-border matters, and the representation of a range of international clients.

Wolf Theiss boasts a highly regarded employment practice that handles both contractual and litigious issues. The team is highly experienced in all employment-related matters including high-level dismissals, bonus schemes and reorganisation projects. Its clients include textile, retail and consumer goods companies, as well as banks and companies from the pharmaceutical sector. The practice is particularly well known for handling multi-jurisdictional matters, with offices across the CEE region.

Jadek & Pensa Law Firm is an impressive Slovenian firm covering a range of employment law matters. The law firm's particular areas of expertise include employment support in mergers and dismissals. The lawyers also handle mediation and litigation and advise on employment requirements of both EU and non-EU nationals.

Ketler & Partners is a new addition to the rankings this year. The law firm provides its clients with a broad range of employment mandates, including redundancy and termination proceedings, immigration regulations and union negotiations. The team offers this assistance across multiple European jurisdictions and routinely represents non-Slovenian clients.