Katarina Kresal is a distinguished legal expert specializing in commercial and corporate law, with a particular focus on M&A, project development, and international transactions. Katarina serves as the Managing Partner at Law Firm Senica & Partners and Andersen Advisory, Slovenian member firms of Andersen Global, where she oversees complex legal matters and directs the firm's tax, finance, and business advisory services, ensuring comprehensive solutions for clients in a dynamic market. Katarina holds strategic roles within Andersen Global, as she co-chairs the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) subregion, fostering collaboration and growth across multiple jurisdictions. She is also a member of the Global and European Management Committees, contributing to the strategic leadership of a global association comprising 17,600 professionals across 178 countries worldwide. Katarina is also an internationally recognized expert in dispute resolution and the capacity building of justice and internal affairs systems, advising foreign governments and state institutions. She is the President of the European Centre for Dispute Resolution (ECDR), co-chair of the Slovenian HUB of the European Law Institute (ELI), Slovenian member of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network (MWMN), and an arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Katarina's extensive and diverse experience includes serving as Slovenia’s Minister of the Interior, Member of the Parliament, and President of the Parliamentary Party, as well as Vice-President of Liberal International (LI). Katarina's multifaceted career and leadership roles underscore her dedication to excellence in the legal profession and her significant contributions to the global business community.
