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Key contacts
Senior Partner : Pavle Pensa
Senior Partner: Aleksandra Jemc Merc
Senior Partner: Jure Levovnik
Quick facts
Number of partners

13

Total number of lawyers

48

Memberships

Loan Market Association, Lawyers & Friends SE European Legal Network

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Serbian, Croatian, Spanish, Slovenian

Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview

Jadek & Pensa is recognised as one of the market leaders in Slovenia, with a focus on commercial and corporate law and transactions, providing services to major and mid-size domestic and multinational companies, financial institutions, governments and stateowned entities. With origins dating back to 1958, the firm combines a deep understanding of the local legal landscape with a business-oriented approach.

The firm is known as the only Band 1 law firm in Slovenia with integrated Tax and Labour in-house departments, specialized for the most complex cases. This unique combination enables Jadek & Pensa to provide comprehensive legal solutions, supporting clients in navigating intricate legal challenges.

Jadek & Pensa advises major domestic and international companies across various industries, including banking and finance, energy, investment funds, construction, real estate, technology, and healthcare. The firm also provides cross-border legal support through its established network of leading law firms across Europe and beyond.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and client commitment, Jadek & Pensa continues to be a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable legal guidance in Slovenia

Address:
Tavčarjeva 6
Ljubljana 1000
Ljubljana, 1000
Tel:+386 1 234 520 Fax:+386 1 234 2532 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.jadek-pensa.si/en/
2026 Edition
Financial and corporate
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Jadek & Pensa
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Ketler & Partners member of Karanovic
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Rojs Peljhan Prelesnik & Partners
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AZ Attorneys
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Jadek & Pensa is an independent full-service law firm headquartered in Ljubljana. The firm's history could be tracked back to1958. The firm boasts of being one of the market leaders in Slovenia providing exceptional legal services to domestic and international clientele. The deal team is made up of prominent Slovenian legal practitioners including Pavle Pensa, Andraž Jadek and Srečo Jadek, among others. The firm has strong record of advising on significant M&A transactions. The firm has experience in public procurement and projects including project financing.

 

Highlights  



Jadek & Pensa advised Innova Capital on its acquisition of Slovenian insurance brokerage businesses ASSISTANCE CORIS and ORCIS. The mandate encompassed due diligence, transaction structuring, regulatory compliance, merger control analysis, negotiations and acquisition documentation, including the purchase of minority interests and related financing arrangements


The firm is also advising GEN Energija on the spatial planning aspects of the proposed JEK2 nuclear power plant, Slovenia’s largest planned infrastructure project. The mandate focuses on the adoption of the national spatial plan, including stakeholder coordination, public participation requirements and ensuring compliance with the legal framework governing the planning process.



Key Clients  

Telemach; Leube; Hidria; Lighthouse; DARS d.d.; 2TDK, d.o.o.; DC Naložbe d.o.o. 


 Testimonials 2026


"Advised GEN Energija on the spatial planning aspects of the proposed JEK2 nuclear power plant, Slovenia’s largest planned infrastructure project. The mandate focuses on the adoption of the national spatial plan, including stakeholder coordination, public participation requirements and ensuring compliance with the legal framework governing the planning process." - Financial restructuring

"Jadek & Pensa stands out for its sharp commercial instinct and deep transactional expertise - rare qualities in a market where local counsel often defaults to purely technical advice. The team consistently delivers pragmatic, deal-oriented guidance that integrates seamlessly into complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions." - M&A

"Cooperation with the law firm is conducted at a high professional level. A key advantage of the firm is its responsiveness and its ability to adapt its work and remain flexible to the client’s needs. The team of legal experts is consistently available to the client. Owing to its broad and highly qualified staff, the firm is able to provide support across multiple areas simultaneously and assign lawyers according to the client’s specific requirements. Despite very complex legal challenges, the lawyers propose clear solutions supported by well-reasoned and professional written arguments. All work is consistently delivered within the deadlines required by the client." - Project development

"They are highly professional and exceptionally meticulous in their work—a large, well-coordinated team that responds quickly and is well-versed in the latest case law." - Project development

"They were professional, thorough and responsive." - Project development

"They are extremely professional, responsive, and diligent. Their legal services are of very high quality." - Project development

"Andraž combines strong technical legal skills with a genuinely commercial mindset — he grasps the business rationale behind a deal quickly and translates that into advice that is both legally sound and practically actionable. He is also a responsive and reliable counterpart throughout the transaction process." - Andraž Jadek

"An experienced lawyer and a highly skilled legal expert in advising on the execution of infrastructure projects. With composure and exceptional legal reasoning, he delivers reliable legal support to clients. He is flexible in his approach and readily adapts his working methods and responsiveness to meet the client’s requirements." - Pavle Pensa

"Professional, with a broad range of expertis, transparent and straightforward in relationship with the client." - Eva Gostiša

"The attorney is responsive, professional and detail-oriented." - Eva Gostiša

"She is exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant to work with on a personal level. It’s a pleasure to work with her." - Janja Zaplotnik

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