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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. 

We are pleased to announce that the Cukrov Law Firm has today received a new decision from the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia, marking our fourth victory this year in the field of real estate law before the Constitutional Court.

In case U-I-269/22-19, the Constitutional Court upheld our legal argument that even constitutional limitations imposed on the drafters of spatial planning acts constitute an exercise of the right to private property under Article 33 of the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia. This means that landowners must be allowed a legitimate expectation that they will be able to exercise the rights arising from the designated use of their land.

Our team remains committed to protecting the rights of property owners.

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, our colleague Veronika Cukrov gave a lecture at the conference “Public Procurement in Practice – Challenges, Pitfalls, and Solutions”, organized by Tax-Fin-Lex, on the use of artificial intelligence in public procurement. A look abroad showed that AI is already officially helping in some places with preparing tenders, reviewing bids, assessing risks, and communicating with bidders.

In Slovenia, things are different. Apart from the European AI Act, we don’t have much regulation, and even that does not focus on public procurement. The Slovenian Public Procurement Act (ZJN-3) can help us only through its guiding principles. But that doesn’t mean AI isn’t already in use in practice – it just means it’s being used without clear rules, in a gray area that is not subject to oversight.

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! ✨

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #EmpowerWomen #Inspiration #Equality

 

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.

 

 

A statement from our lawyer Veronika Cukrov regarding the event:

“The Bled Strategic Forum 2024 has come to a close! Over two insightful days, we delved into pressing global issues, from India’s future positioning to cybersecurity challenges.

Among the many memorable moments, the poignant performance of Somewhere from West Side Story by Palestinian soprano Nour Darwish, on a panel under the patronage of President Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, stood out. Her rendition was both moving and inspiring.

Congratulations to the organizers for a flawlessly executed event! ”

 

 

You are invited to watch the invitation from Vesna Cukrov, attorney, court expert in law and public procurement, and former President of the National Review Commission, to the 13th Public Procurement Congress organized by the Uradni list.

She will once again be giving a lecture on this Congress, this time on a current and highly interesting topic related to construction projects.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us on September 5th at the Grand Hotel Bernardin in Portorož! We hope to see you there!