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Gregor Famira

Partner

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Gregor Famira

Partner

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CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz
Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Gauermanngasse 2
1010 Vienna
Austria
Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko and partners
in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz
Ilica 1
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz
Bleiweisova 30
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
Languages German, English

Gregor Famira is a highly experienced transaction lawyer, with an impressive track record in the hotel industry and the startup industry, and a passion for sustainability. As a partner at CMS in Vienna he founded the firm's offices in Zagreb and Ljubljana in 2003 and 2008, respectively, establishing himself as a key player in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) legal and business landscape.
 
With over 20 years of experience in the field and as co-head of the multijurisdictional Real Estate and Construction group, Gregor is known for his expertise in handling complex real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, financing, and development projects. 

Gregor's key area of expertise is the hotel and leisure sector, where he has gained extensive experience advising clients on transactions, lease and tenancy agreements, and generation change.

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Memberships & Roles

  • Austrian Bar Association
  • Croatian Bar Association
  • ISHC – International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC)
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Education

  • 1996 - Dr. iur. law, University of Innsbruck (summa cum laude)
  • 1995 - Mag. rer. soc. oec., Business Administration, University of Innsbruck
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Expertise

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05/01/2024
Private placement rules and law in Slovenia
1. Summary of private placement provisions for fund interests (if applicable) Definition of a “private placement” There is no explicit definition of “private placement” under Slovenian national...
Expert Guide Funds
05/01/2024
AIFM passporting in Slovenia
1.  EEA AIFMs Distribution to Professional Investors  EU AIFMs may perform management and marketing activities in Slovenia on a freedom of services and / or branch basis.  EU AIFMs may exercise passport...
Expert Guide Funds
29/12/2023
UCITS passporting in Slovenia
1. EEA UCITS Schemes The notification procedure for marketing of units of UCITS established in another Member State in Slovenia is regulated by the Investment Funds and Management Companies Act (Zakon...
Expert Guide Funds
08/11/2023
Legal Implications of AI implementation in Hotel & Leisure – What businesses...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the hotel and leisure industry at an unprecedented rate. It is crucial for business professionals in this sector to stay up-to-date with opportunities of AI as well its legal im­plic­a­tions.   In this webinar, Patrick Adamle, Managing Partner of mrp hotels, will offer insights into current applications of AI in the hospitality and leisure industry, while partner Gregor Famira and senior associate Martina Gavalec will provide a comprehensive overview of the key legal issues in the context of the forthcoming EU AI reg­u­la­tion.   The upcoming EU AI Act may impose hefty fines based on companies' global turnover, so firms should learn how to avoid unintentional violations and penalties under the AI Act compliance regime. Attendees will learn how to protect their businesses while leveraging AI to their advantage at the same time.   As a first step, business professionals need to consider what the risk is of implementing an AI system in their daily operations. The AI Act, which is in its final legislative stages, will classify AI systems into four risk categories: prohibited, high-risk, limited risk, and minimal risk. For instance, high-risk AI systems will be subject to strict regulatory requirements. Certain AI system are even pro­hib­ited.   In this webinar, we will discuss the following :Real case scenarios of AI applications in the hotel & leisure industryEU AI Act as the world's first comprehensive regulation on AIRisk categorization of the AI system and respective compliance obligationsHow to avoid hefty fines for non-compliance. How to stay informed with ever-evolving AI landscape at CMS AI Hub
Event Webinar
13/10/2023
Security interest law in Croatia
Guarantees 1. Can an intercompany guarantee be granted? Security 4. Can a security interest be granted in the following type of asset? Perfection 8. In order to be enforceable against third parties, must...
Expert Guide Banking & Finance
04/10/2023
ESG as the new imperative in real estate
Environmental, social, and ethical criteria will define the future of Austria’s real estate sector
Press releases
02/10/2023
Expert Guide on ESG in Real Estate in Austria
De­veloper­In­vestorOwn­er De­veloper/Con­struct­or 1. What are the currently applicable emission reduction goals and relevant  provisions for green real estate developments? Buildings produced 8.1M tons...
Expert Guide ESG
Comparable
05/09/2023
CMS European Real Estate Deal Point Study 2023
The state of the real estate transaction market in Europe The new CMS European Real Estate Deal Point Study 2023 now includes more than 2,500 transactions. Compiling the study involved comparing all the transactions on which we advised in the period 2010 to 2022, enabling us to highlight developments and trends in the real estate market. The market response to our study indicates that over the years it has repeatedly proved to be a valuable tool when preparing for contract negotiations. CMS’ analysis of the real estate market in 2022 revealed the following key trends
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26/09/2022
IDEEA Hospitality Investment Forum
Location: Grand Hyatt Athens, GreeceCMS is sponsoring the IDEEA Hospitality Investment Forum, a two-day conference that will focus on the CEE and SEE exploring the investment and development po­ten­tial. The...
Event Legal
16/12/2021
Legal guide for company directors and CEOs in Croatia
BREAKING: Coronavirus (COVID-19) considerations for directors 1. What are the key issues for directors during the COVID-19 crisis? Risk assessmentThe priority for directors is undertaking an assessment...
Expert Guide Corporate/M&A
15/09/2021
Adria Hotel Forum
Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb - Radnicka, Croatia Adria Hotel Forum (AHF) is the leading Southeast European hotel investment conference. AHF gathers all the relevant actors including international experts...
Event Legal
30/04/2021
Slovenia
Recent work highlights Planning and environmental Supported the client in the intended purchase of real estate located in Dravlje designated for development of several multi-occupancy accommodations in matters of the process of obtaining the construction permit. (Strabag)Advised a large international construction company in the office building development project in Ljubljana worth €18m. Represented Thales in voluminous infrastructure public procurement procedure in Slovenia. Construction and development Supported the client in land plot acquisition process, project development of a high-tech logistic centre near Ljubljana Airport and with the lease of the business centre. Advised the client on development of a logistic centre near Ljubljana Airport. Advised Strabag during intended purchase of a real estate located in Dravlje. Advised the client in the process of acquisition of real estate located in Tehnološki park. Advised an international real estate developer on land acquisition and the development of a high-tech business park (investment value €50 – 80m). (Confidential) Advised one of the biggest international construction companies on development of an office building on primer location in Ljubljana (value above €15m). Investment and disposal Advised the largest Slovenian asset management company, KD Funds and Peakside Polonia Management in the acquisition of 100% shares in a company owning a big retail property in Slovenia. Supported the largest Slovenian asset management company, KD Funds and Peakside Polonia Management in the acquisition of 100% share in a company owning a prominent office building in Ljubljana city centre. Advised STRANKA AEMONA1 in sale process of office building in Ljubljana. Managers and occupiers Advised UK’s Number One sports retailer on termination and prolongation of numerous lease agreements including representation in connected court proceedings. Advised Revatas acting as a lessor on amendment and prolongation of lease agreements for retail premises in Ljubljana and Koper rented out to OBI. Advised Barcelo in negotiation and drafting process of a long-term triple-net lease agreement for a hotel on a prominent location in Ljubljana. Financing Advised Strabag in respect to complex restructuring of the loan for a real estate development project. Advised a consortium of banks (UniCredit Bank Austria AG, Unicredit Banka Slovenija d.d.) in financing of the acquisition of 15 commercial real estates in Slovenia. Advised Immofinanz in the process of acquisition of the asset management company which owned some of the major retail centres in Slovenia. 
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