Jadek & Pensa is an independent full-service law firm established in 1958. The firm is known for employing digital automation technology to its M&A practice. The firm has an integrated tax advisory and labour law practice, giving it an edge in complex restructuring cases.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm uses its experience and expertise to serve clients across different industries. It has strong record of advising on significant M&A transactions.
The firm has experience in public procurement, real estate and infrastructure projects, as well as experience advising in project financing. The firm broadly works with Slovenian firms or those working across the Balkans.
Key clients
Some of the firm's clients include Petrol d.d., Ljubljana, DP JUB d.d., JUB, Poslovni sistem Mercator, Slovenian railways.
Research period review: 33rd edition
(2023/2024)
During the research period, the financial and corporate practice of the firm participated in acquisition finance, private acquisition, joint venture and derivatives deals for clients in the energy, construction and materials, technology and logistics sectors.
In project development, the team represented clients in the infrastructure and energy sectors on procurement deals.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition
(2023/2024)
Allterco €5million acquisition of Goap
Planet $60 million acquisition of assets of Sinergise
Client Feedback:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
M&A
“All that was necessary to be done, they did well, with due care and in a timely manner. Communication between us was excellent. I would like to highlight their 'no nonsense' approach.”
“Very responsive, professional and hands-on.”
“Throughout our work, we have found Jadek & Pensa to act in a professional and business-like manner. We have had the opportunity to observe the professional performances of the lawyers at Jadek & Pensa while they have successfully carried out their duties providing legal, corporate and consulting services to our client in the acquisition transaction of a company in Slovenia. The lawyers have deep knowledge of Slovenian law and EU law. They have excellent research and analytical skills and are able in a very short time to analyse complicated issues and give solutions.”
“Deep understanding of legal and financial aspects of M&A deals. Excellent negotiation skills. Strong commercial, business mindset.”
“Extremely professional, accurate, reliable.”
“Responsive, knowledgeable and client orientated.”
Private equity
“They are extremely knowledgeable of various aspects of Slovenian Legislation, not only in private equity but also tax and litigation and are a very well-known and respected firm.”
Project development
“In general, everything is done well.”
“They are highly professional with a wide range of knowledge and experience.”
Ana Bokalič
“Responsive, professional, solution orientated.”
Andraž Jadek
“Extremely professional. Very likeable. You can count 100% on his work.”
“Andraž has many good qualities, very knowledgeable, thorough, available and most of all creative and a lateral thinker which I found a rare quality and helps a lot in critical situations.”
“Mr Andraž Jadek is a person of good name, integrity and character. Throughout our association, we have found Mr Jadek to act in a professional and business-like manner. We consider Mr Jadek trustworthy, and we believe that he would not take any commitments that he would not be able to fulfil.”
Srečo Jadek
“Can listen well and see beyond the legal perspective.”
Nastja Merlak
“Very responsive, professional and hands-on.”
“Great all-around M&A lawyer.”
“Nastja is a client-orientated lawyer with a proactive approach and to-the-point legal advice.”
“She is a great practitioner, knowledgeable, reliable, results orientated.”
Pavle Pensa
“Very experienced, precise, detail-orientated, great negotiator.”
Anja Strojin Štampar
“Good lawyer, very professional, extremely good in corporate governance.”
