Leading firms

Jadek & Pensa

Jadek & Pensa fields a large team of ‘experts who are leaders in their field’ that provide clients with a comprehensive set of capabilities ranging from M&A to tax and dispute resolution. The firm is led by a skilled set of partners that bring ’both leadership and remarkable insight’ to every matter they handle. Srečo Jadek is highly regarded for his competence in finance and restructuring matters, while Pavle Pensa is a trusted adviser on high-value M&A transactions. The firm also maintains a strong intellectual property offering, with Aleksandra Jemc Merc and Eva Gostiša leading in this area. Domen Romih is sought after for his tax expertise, and Borut Leskovec has established a reputation in public procurement, infrastructure, and dispute resolution work. Andraž Jadek and Ožbej Merc are additionally key.

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Testimonials

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‘The team's strengths are definitely their expertise and capabilities to cover and adapt to the most difficult legal issues. Their team is one of the strongest in the state.’
‘The teams consist of remarkable experts who are leaders in their field and cover all fields of law.'
‘ I can praise Janja Zaplotnik for her sound understanding of the needs of the business, her creativity in finding ways to resolve a situation and also her willingness to do everything possible to help a client.’
‘Jure Levovnik is very successful in revealing the essence of a problem. He quickly offers proper and efficient solutions for the client and listens to the client's perspective.’
‘Domen Romih is an expert with a wide knowledge of tax law. He is very reliable and has helped us resolve many tax issues.’
‘The firm is highly responsive, and all their professionals are exceptionally qualified. I have consistently found them to be reliable and effective. Their expertise spans a wide range of legal areas, particularly in handling large transactions.
‘What truly sets them apart is their ability to provide comprehensive legal solutions in complex cases, supported by their in-depth knowledge and pragmatic approach. Their team's collaborative nature and attention to detail ensure that clients feel well-supported throughout the entire process.’
‘The individuals I work with at the firm consistently stand out due to their deep expertise, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to client success. They demonstrate a rare combination of technical excellence and a personalized, client-focused approach. What I value most is their ability to anticipate potential challenges and provide clear, strategic solutions.'

Key clients

2TDK
Slovenian Steel Industry - SIJ
DARS (The Motorway Company in the Republic of Slovenia)
Novartis
Slovenski državni holding, d.d. (Slovenian Sovereign Holding)
BNP PARIBAS
Erste Group Bank AG
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE
OTP Bank Nyrt.
UniCredit Bank AG
Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Slovenia
AIG Europe S.A.
Hidria Group
Steklarna Rogaška d.o.o. (part of Fiskars group)

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 aid 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.