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Boulogne-Billancourt, October 5th, 2026 – BNP Paribas Real Estate announces the signature of an alliance with FORT VEGA, a commercial real estate consultancy firm based in Ljubljana. This partnership represents the company's first alliance in Slovenia, further strengthening its European network.

Exclusively dedicated to Advisory activities, this partnership will allow BNP Paribas Real Estate to provide its clients a new service offer in Slovenia for real estate transaction activities (investment and leasing) and commercial real estate expertise. By combining FORT VEGA's local roots with the power of BNP Paribas Real Estate's European network, the two partners are optimizing their geographic footprint and their ability to develop cross-border synergies.

"This first alliance in Slovenia marks a new milestone in the expansion of our international network, which now spans 24 countries, 10 of which are covered by our partners. By joining forces with FORT VEGA, we are combining in-depth knowledge of the local market with our European expertise. This partnership reflects our commitment to working with leading players to deliver a service perfectly tailored to the specific characteristics of each market,” says Laurent Boucher, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Real Estate and Chairman of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory France

FORT VEGA: a strategic foothold in the heart of the Slovenian market Founded in 2020 in Ljubljana, FORT VEGA supports investors and companies in their commercial real estate strategies. The company operates across a wide spectrum of assets: offices, hospitality, retail, logistics, industrial real estate, and land for development. Its comprehensive offering includes Consulting, Transactions, Capital Markets, Asset Management, legal support, and market intelligence.

"Partnering with BNP Paribas Real Estate is a strong recognition of the position FORT VEGA has built in Slovenia and the wider region. Our work has always been guided by international standards and best practice, and this alliance takes that commitment to the next level. Interest in the Slovenian market keeps growing, and our clients' expectations are increasingly sophisticated. Together, we are well placed to meet the clients with the depth of advice and reach they need," says Maja Lavrič, Managing Partner of FORT VEGA.

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