Jadek & Pensa > Ljubljana, Slovenia > Firm Profile
Jadek & Pensa Offices

TAVCARJEVA ULICA 6
1000 LJUBLJANA
Slovenia
Jadek & Pensa > The Legal 500 Rankings
Slovenia > Leading firms Tier 1
Jadek & Pensa is ‘one of the most recognised law firms in Slovenia with a long-standing practice’. The sizeable team has an all-encompassing offering, including labour law, dispute resolution, M&A, restructuring, and corporate departments, amongst others. In the disputes space, it represents clients in domestic and international litigation cases and arbitrations. Additionally, it has an integrated tax advisory service, which supports its impressive client roster with tax restructuring, due diligence, and general advisory work. Managing partners Srečo Jadek, Pavle Pensa and Jure Levovnik are key names to note, as are head of the advisory unit Aleksandra Jemc Merc and Ožbej Merc and Andraž Jadek, head and deputy head of the transactional team, respectively. Senior associate Nastja Merlak is also a core contact in the banking and finance space.Practice head(s):
Srečo Jadek; Pavle Pensa; Aleksandra Jemc Merc; Ožbej Merc
Other key lawyers:
Janja Zaplotnik; Mitja Podpečan; Borut Leskovec; Iris Pensa; Domen Romih; Nastja Merlak; Andraž Jadek; Jure Levovnik
Testimonials
‘The Jadek & Pensa lawyers are highly professional, and with their broad knowledge, provide the latest solutions in the field of law. In addition, they understand the company’s needs and their solutions enable correct decisions.’
‘One of the most recognised law firms in Slovenia with a long-standing practice, and senior people as well as an up-and-coming younger team with the highest professional standards.’
‘Ožbej Merc is excellent and quick, can absorb a lot of complexities, and also demonstrates excellent understanding of the local market and relevant industry sector. He is a joy to work with and brings not only outstanding expertise and pragmatism to his clients, but also a brilliant sense of humour and assurance that nothing is too much trouble.’
‘Aleksandra Jemc Merc has a great technical understanding, provides excellent legal advice, and takes into account the wider commercial implications. She is very responsive and her advice is clear and pro-active.’
‘Nastja Merlak has all the details under control and is excellent in making sure all loose ends are taken care of by closing.’
‘Janja Zaplotnik has in-depth knowledge in the field of competition law and unfair trade practices. Her advice is useful and she also understands the commercial business of the company.’
‘Srečo Jadek has excellent strategic thinking with commercial aspects in mind, a tremendous breadth of knowledge, and he is a great negotiator.’
‘Pavle Pensa has great communication skills, is extremely professional, and he has a lot of experience.’
Key clients
AIG Europe S.A.
APS
Atlantic Droga Kolinska d.d.
Belimed d.o.o.
BNP Paribas
BNY Mellon
DARS d.d.
Delo d.d.
Fiskars Living Business, STEKLARNA ROGAŠKA d.o.o.
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE
ING
International Capital Market Association
Istrabenz Plini
J.P. Morgan SE
JUB
Kylin Prime Group
Lesnina MG oprema d.d.
MAHLE Electric Drives
Mercator
Merkur trgovina
Meta Ingenium, Meta Ventures
Municipality of Bohinj
NASCO France SAS
Novartis
Novartis, Sandoz, Lek
Petrol d.d., Ljubljana
SIJ – Slovenian Steel Group
Slovenian state forest company
Slovenske železnice
STG Partners LLC
Strabag
Trimo
UniCredit Bank AG
Unior d.d.
Work highlights
- Advising paint manufacturer JUB on a €194.5m acquisition by Dulux Group.
- Advising BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe, J.P. Morgan, and UniCredit Bank, as joint lead manager, on the issuance of non-preferred senior bonds on the international market in the nominal amount of €300m by Nova KBM bank.
- Advising the Slovenian Railways holding company on concluding a strategic partnership for its cargo and freight forwarding businesses with EPH’s subsidiary, EP Logistics International.
Jadek & Pensa > Firm Profile
The firm is recognized as one of market leaders in Slovenia, standing out as Slovenian law firm that combines M&A, advisory, tax, and dispute resolution under one roof, providing services to major and mid-size domestic and multinational companies, financial institutions, governments and state-owned entities. It is renowned for its excellence of professional advice combined with business-oriented approach.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Mergers and acquisitions | Ožbej Merc | ozbej.merc@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Mergers and acquisitions | Andraž Jadek | andraz.jadek@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Corporate | Sreco Jadek | sreco.jadek@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Corporate | Ožbej Merc | ozbej.merc@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Competition | Pavle Pensa | pavle.pensa@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Competition, AML | Janja Zaplotnik | janja.zaplotnik@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Employment | Iris Pensa | iris.pensa@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Tax | Domen Romih | domen.romih@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Litigation and arbitration | Jure Levovnik | jure.levovnik@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Intellectual property | Aleksandra Jemc Merc | sasa.jemc@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Intellectual property | Eva Gostiša | eva.gostisa@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Banking and finance | Sreco Jadek | sreco.jadek@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Real estate | Pavle Pensa | pavle.pensa@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Real estate | Eva Gostiša | eva.gostisa@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Insolvency | Sreco Jadek | sreco.jadek@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Alternative dispute resolution | Jure Levovnik | jure.levovnik@jadek-pensa.si | +386 1 234 25 20 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Nina Bakovnik, LL.M. | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Aljaž Cankar | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Eva Gostiša | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
![]() | Urša Horvat Kous | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Aljaž Jadek | Managing Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Srečko Jadek | Senior Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Andraž Jadek, LL.M. | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Aleksandra Jemc Merc | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Gregor Kovačič | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Borut Leskovec | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mag Jure Levovnik | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Sara Makovec, LL.M. | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Ožbej Merc, LL.M. | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Nastja Merlak, LL.M. | Managing Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Neli Okretič | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Ana Oštir | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Pavle Pensa | Senior Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Iris Pensa | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mag Mitja Podpečan | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Domen Romih | Tax Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Daniela Sindičič | Managing Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Anja Strojin Štampar, LL.M. | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
![]() | Janja Zaplotnik, LL.M. | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Senior Partners : 5 Partners : 8 Senior Counsels : 2 Lawyers : 22Languages
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Jadek & Pensa
We believe that economy and thereby our firm are (co)responsible for sustainable development, consistent with protected human rights. We are trying to transfer this belief in a balanced manner also to our clients. In providing our services and legal advice, we encourage our clients in an appropriate manner to efficient and consistent operation in terms of human rights protection.
However, we know that from the point of view of human rights protection, it is important that the victims of human rights violation have access to efficient legal means, which can be ensured only through high-quality legal assistance. We deem high-quality representation and legal assistance for socially disadvantaged persons are part of our duties. Therefore, we encourage our employees to devote a part of their time to work on the matters that according to their nature could contribute to activities consistent with protected human rights in all fields of human development and would thus contribute to socially responsible behaviour and sustainable development. In cases where this is appropriate with regard to the circumstances of an individual matter, we offer our advice and services free of charge –pro bono.
In year 2019 we carried out many exiting pro-bono projects.
As local experts we have contributed to a major pro bono project being conducted on behalf of Dr. David Boyd, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and the Environment. Under this project we researched the human right to a healthy environment and good practices related to the recognition and implementation of the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment under Slovenian law. The final report was presented by the UN special Rapporteur to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday 2 March 2020. A copy of the final report is available here: https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Environment/SREnvironment/Pages/Annualreports.aspx.
We have also represented several groups of villagers in the dispute with the Municipality over the ownership of the aqueduct and the right of drinking water. We were very glad that we managed to reach a settlement.
Last but not least, we were also working on the research project for the Centre for Reproductive Rights in relation to asylum regulations and reproductive rights.
Also in 2020 we will continue to support our pro bono work and try to contribute with our expertise to better, more just and more sustainable world.
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