Jadek & Pensa is a key contact in the Slovenian market, with clients praising the firm as a ‘standout legal practice’. The firm covers a wide array of matters including M&A, restructuring, dispute resolution and competition law and benefit from a fully integrated tax department. At the forefront of the firm are founding partners Srečo Jadek and Pavle Pensa, who bring strength to advising on landmark transactions in Slovenia. Key partners include: Aleksandra Jemc Merc, who is a reference for pharma clients in a range of IP disputes, notably handling patents; Jure Levovnik, who stands out for litigation, as well as international arbitrations; Ožbej Merc, who is adept in M&A. Iris Pensa, Domen Romih and Andraž Jadek, LL.M. are names to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jadek & Pensa is a standout legal practice known for its deep expertise and strategic approach, particularly in the field of competition law. Their team combines legal precision with a strong understanding of market dynamics, enabling them to provide clients with clear, actionable guidance in complex regulatory environments.’
- ‘Our collaboration with Jadek & Pensa was excellent. The attorneys demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and diligence throughout the process.'
- ‘Strong team, high degree of accountability and taking ownership, breadth of subject matter expert resources, driven the for client's success.’
- ‘Available as and when needed, easy to communicate through various means, committed, resourceful, having deep expertise, accountable and taking full ownership.’
- ‘This law firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services across various legal areas, including competition/antitrust, corporate/commercial, and intellectual property. They have a strong focus on compliance and provide solutions for challenging legal questions. The firm has been involved in significant activities such as demergers, company reorganisations, and outsourcing. They also provide legal support in patent infringement proceedings and employee inventions. The practice is known for its collaboration with both local and global teams, ensuring a thorough understanding of processes and cooperation'
- ‘Jadek & Pensa stands out for its top-tier legal expertise combined with a business-oriented approach. The team is responsive, thorough, and proactive, delivering solutions that are both practical and strategic. Compared to other firms, they successfully blend traditional excellence with innovation—from leveraging technology for greater transparency to a genuine focus on diversity and collaboration. Their way of working creates a true sense of partnership rather than just a service relationship.’
Key clients
- Lighthouse Investments d.o.o.
- Slovenska industrija jekla (Slovenian Steel Industry - SIJ)
- Hidria
- Leube Zement GmbH
- Slovenski državni holding (Slovenian Sovereign Holding - SDH)
- DARS d.d.
- GEN Energija d.o.o.
- MAHLE Electric Drives Slovenija d.o.o.
- DC Naložbe d.o.o.
- Novartis d.o.o.
- OTP Bank Nyrt.
- Slovenske železnice (Slovenian railway)
Work highlights
Advised state-owned company 2TDK on the second railway track between Divača and the Port of Koper, covering real estate coordination with stakeholders, FIDIC-based dispute resolution and EIB project financing.
Represented SIJ, successfully resolving disputes to recover over €8m of withheld state aid for energy costs and interest through a strategic administrative dispute approach.
Advised Slovenski državni Holding (SDH) on a claim recovery involving insolvency, litigation, negotiation and debt transaction, regarding T-2 and related companies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Aleksandra Jemc Merc; Jure Levovnik; Srečo Jadek; Pavle Pensa; Ožbej Merc; Janja Zaplotnik; Mitja Podpečan; Iris Pensa; Domen Romih