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Competition & antitrust in Slovenia

Merger review, restrictive agreements, abuse of dominance and regulatory investigations.

Slovenia’s Competition Protection Agency identifies ZPOmK-2 as the current competition framework, with older materials also retained in its collection. Restrictive conduct and concentrations raise different legal questions. The operative version and any future-dated amendments should be distinguished, while EU competition rules may apply alongside domestic law where their conditions are satisfied.

For a matter involving Slovenia, the preparation should match the local legal framework. Map the relevant conduct, parties, market and turnover before assessing restrictions or a proposed combination. Review information exchange, distribution terms and implementation steps while preserving confidential material. National competition rules and EU rules can address related conduct, but jurisdiction and filing thresholds require their own analysis rather than a general market-size assumption.

Key laws & official sources

Competition Protection Agency: legislation

Official collection including the Prevention of Restriction of Competition Act (ZPOmK-2).

Point to check

Check the operative Slovenia text, amendments, territorial scope and procedural dates. An English summary or older translation is not a substitute for the authoritative version governing the matter.

Practical next steps

  • Check the current competition regime and separate merger review from conduct analysis.
  • Prepare the original documents and a dated chronology of the relevant events.
  • Confirm the competent authority, local representation and any deadline before taking the next step.

Documents to prepare

  • Market and turnover information
  • Commercial agreements and internal guidance
  • Regulator correspondence and transaction papers
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How Jurisiti can help

Competition analysis depends on conduct, market conditions and jurisdictional thresholds rather than the contract label alone. National rules and EU rules may both require consideration where their conditions are met. Review exclusivity, information exchange, pricing restrictions and filing obligations before implementing an arrangement.

  • Distribution and cooperation arrangements
  • Merger control and transaction planning
  • Investigations, compliance and damages claims

Questions about your matter

How do I start a competition & antitrust enquiry in Slovenia?

Identify the jurisdiction, the people involved, any existing proceeding or deadline, and the result you need. A short chronology and the key documents help define the proposed engagement before local professional arrangements are confirmed.

Can a cross-border matter involve more than one legal system?

Yes. Slovenia may be one part of a wider matter involving another place of residence, contracting party, asset or forum. Applicable law, jurisdiction and enforcement should be assessed separately, using the relevant national and international rules.

Does this guide establish a lawyer-client relationship?

No. An enquiry or use of this guide does not establish an engagement. Conflicts, professional authority, scope, responsibilities and fees must be confirmed before work is undertaken.

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