Law firm Sibinčič Novak & Partners
is a full-service law firm based in Ljubljana.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm’s work is focused in both financial and corporate deals.
The firm has experience in both financial and corporate and project development practice, though it is more well known for its projects work. In financial and corporate practice, the team participates in public and private acquisitions, representing both buyers and sellers. It also represents borrowers in corporate financing and refinancing matters.
The project development practice represents developers in public procurement and concessions.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Springwater Capital, Httpool Holdings/Aleph, Intersport, INEA, VLS and Swedish Match.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Throughout the research period the firm’s financial and corporate work was related to private acquisitions, restructurings, demergers, divestments and financing corporate deals for clients connected with the technology and communications, tourism, investment management, financial services, transport, investment management, consumer goods and services sectors.
During the research period financial senior counsel Matic Novak joined the firm from Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & Partners.
Financial and corporate associate Anja Škof joined the firm from Avbreht, Zajc & Partners and senior associate Manuela Hervatich joined the firm from Šelih and partners.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Investment Management Europe two complex acquisitions
Shareholders of INEA €3.5 million private acquisition
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial restructuring
"Very proactive, offered alternatives, excellent project management, organized documentation, gathered all required inputs and delivered result as planned/agreed and within pre-set timeframe."
Insolvency
"We very much appreciate their openness and professionalism. We cooperate at the level of partners, they provide us with all the necessary knowledge to solve the issues. We especially appreciate the open communication and exchange of opinions and ideas."
M&A
"As we worked with them two years ago on another sale of one of our other subsidiaries and were amazed by their skills, we did not hesitate to engage them again for this one. The guys at SN really know their business. Always on top of things without losing any time. "
"Diligent, proactive, commercial."
"In-depth experience in M&A transactions in the region; well connected with local experts in other jurisdictions; quick response times."
"Knowledgeable, responsive, well organized."
"Proactive; very knowledgeable; professional.
"They have a deep knowledge so they can advise me well."
"Very fast to react, calm, professional."
"They have a deep knowledge so they can advise me well."
Private equity
"Experienced, super-organized, prompt and knowledgeable."
"The law firm has experience in the field of the ownership and sale of companies."
Project development: Telecommunications networks
"Always received prompt and accurate professionally well-founded answers to our questions. Were provided with a client-oriented, tailor-fitted, very practical approach, which was highly important to us."
Restructuring: Corporate
"Professionalism, outside-the-box thinking, finding the best solution, bulletproof solutions, proficiency, responsiveness."
"Since they have been working with us for some time now, they really know us and it was their idea to go into such a restructuring. (We wanted to do something a bit different but are happy we followed their advice.) They really put a lot of effort into customizing their advice for us - it is always beyond expectations. We love working with them."
"SN has a lot of great talents and knows how we can achieve our goals with the least expense. Whenever we need them, they are there for us. Great firm."
"They are very resourceful, innovative, thorough and deliver results. They are always available."
"Wide legal and tax advisory knowledge base with emphasis on business aspects customised to our corporate potential and goals."
Matic Novak
"Matic is a very professional and experienced lawyer. He advised us on a number of deals in the Balkan jurisdictions. He is very practical and communicative, he manages to solve situations without our unnecessary involvement. Very reliable and loyal."
"Very intelligent and deep knowledge, good at understanding the problem, good communication skills and always delivers on time."
"Very experienced, easy to communicate with, he has excellent understanding of the sector where we needed his advice. I would also highlight the practical and strategic solutions we received."
Jan Sibinčič
"Very proactive, offered alternatives, excellent project management, organized documentation, gathered all required inputs and delivered result as planned/agreed and within pre-set timeframe."
"Always pushing everybody forward. Never splits the difference. We are very at ease when he is negotiating for us."
"Jan is amazing. If you are looking for a lawyer in Slovenia, look no further. Great knowledge, leadership, negotiation."
"Knowledgeable, always acts in the best interest of the client."
"Very good communication and knowledgeable."
"He is an amazing lawyer with lots of experience. He knows how to explain complex matters in simple language and does not only resolve our legal matters but also proactively advises on anything he sees that can be improved (and that we did not think of)."
"He is very involved in everything we do and has creative solutions. We can reach him at any time. He also has a great team."
"In-depth legal knowledge, very good knowledge of our business and our needs, timely response, perfect solutions."
"Jan is the first lawyer we worked within the firm and he still remains our go-to lawyer. He leads a great team (Nina Čuden, Dinar Rahmatullin) that always gets us what we need. He has a great negotiation approach and tons of experience."
"Wide knowledge, fast thinking, responsive, intelligent."
