Author: Veronika Cukrov

As I look back on 2025, a deeper realisation emerges: the legal profession is not what the films of the 1980s sold us. There is no glamour, no salvational drama, no scenes wrapping up in 60 minutes.

Reality is quieter. More demanding. And above all, far more real.

In 2025, we as a law firm achieved a great deal:

• four victories before the Constitutional Court in the field of real estate,
  • several wins in multimillion-euro compensation disputes,
  • victories before the National Review Commission for Public Procurement
• and successes that cannot be measured solely by court decisions.

But behind every success stand countless sleepless nights.
There are doubts you overcome alone, late at night.
There are moments when you must be stronger than your clients’ fears.
There are decisions you make with full responsibility — because trust must never slip from your hands.
It is work that follows you 24/7 — even when the world seems asleep.

The legal profession is not a contest of strength. Victories are won by the mind.
A mind that sees wider.
A mind that stays calm when everyone else doubts.
A mind that protects, guides, and never gives up.

I am proud of our team — not only for the results, but also because with unseen dedication they carry the weight of other people’s stories and turn them into solutions.
And I am grateful to our clients for their trust, for sharing their hardest moments with us.

The year 2025 proved that the greatest battles are not won loudly.
They are won with the mind, with heart and with unwavering persistence.

As we enter 2026, we do so with a clear goal: to continue delivering results that speak for themselves.

Vesna Cukrov, attorney and director of Cukrov Law Firm

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Vesna Cukrov leads her work and our firm guided by values that are not only written in the stars, but firmly grounded in daily practice, dedication, and integrity:

• Loyalty – to clients, colleagues, and principles.
• Heart – genuine dedication, even to the smallest details that can determine the outcome.
• Perseverance – unwavering commitment to the goal until it is achieved.
• Excellence – as a way of life that goes beyond expectations.
• Winning mindset – both in the courtroom and beyond.

Victory is never an accident – and a lion’s heart never stops at obstacles. 

And August 11 is also a special day for all women everywhere 
Exactly 80 years ago, Slovenian women gained the right to vote on this day.

This date is not only an occasion for celebration, but also a powerful reminder of courage, perseverance, and equality – values that inspire women every day in their work and in life. 

With immense pride, we announce that the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia has sided with the Law Firm Cukrov and annulled the provisions of spatial plans that unlawfully changed the designated use of land from building to agricultural.

With this decision, on behalf of SDH, d.d., Mercator, d.o.o., Rovanova, d.o.o., and Roltek, d.o.o., we have secured the protection of legal certainty, proportionality, and private property, as the municipality had altered land use without an adequate professional basis.

📽️ Watch the video in which Vesna Cukrov, founder of the Law Firm Cukrov, court expert in law, and former president of the National Review Commission, explains the significance of these decisions and their impact on future cases!

The European Commission has initiated an infringement procedure against the Republic of Slovenia under case number INFR(2025)4011. The procedure concerns the alleged non-compliance of provisions in the Pharmacy Services Act with Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement.

The amendments to the Pharmacy Services Act reportedly allow public pharmacy institutions to procure medicines without using public procurement procedures. The European Commission considers such regulation a breach of fundamental EU law principles, particularly the principles of transparency, competition, and efficiency in the use of public funds.

As part of the initiated procedure, Slovenia has received a formal notice and must respond within two months. If the Commission is not satisfied with the response, it may issue a reasoned opinion as the next step in the preliminary procedure before a potential lawsuit before the Court of Justice of the EU.

Yesterday, we attended the charity event organized by the Lions Club Ljubljana Ilirija at Križanke as donors. Once again this year, the event was carried out with great dedication and warmth, under the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, who emphasized the importance of human connection and helping those in greatest need.

This year’s focus was on the mental distress of young people – an increasingly pressing issue that is still too often overlooked.

Sincere thanks to the Lions Club Ljubljana Ilirija for your annual efforts and for your continued commitment to bringing people together and helping others.

Today, we celebrate the achievements, strength, and resilience of women around the world. Let’s continue to support, empower, and uplift each other—because an equal world is a better world.

To all the incredible women: Thank you for your inspiration, dedication, and impact. Let’s keep shining! ✨

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We are pleased to announce that the organization Leaders in Law has awarded Law Firm Cukrov the prestigious title of Public Procurement Law Firm of the Year in Slovenia for 2024/2025.

This recognition affirms our professional expertise, continuous education, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. It serves as both an honor and a motivation to remain at the forefront of public procurement law and to continue striving for excellence.

Thank you for your trust in us.