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Jadek & Pensa Law Firm

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Slovenia


Jadek & Pensa Law Firm

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About

Provided by Jadek & Pensa Law Firm

Jadek & Pensa offers broad range of advice to banks, financial institutions, funds and corporates on banking and financing matters. We cover regulatory advice as well as support in transactions. We are also involved on a regular-basis in contentious matters, representing banks (including the Bank of Slovenia) in disputes relating from bail-in instruments to consumer protection cases.

We have been advising our clients on compliance and licence matters for over 20 years. We have developed particular expertise in derivatives and securities lending.

In transactions we have acted both for borrowers and lenders in bilateral and syndicated loans, domestic and cross-border, secured lending and restructurings. We have advised clients in all major corporate restructurings in Slovenia since the turn of the century and participated in drafting insolvency and restructuring legislation in Slovenia.

An integral part of the practice is also advisory on capital market transactions where we have an unparalleled track record, both in debt and equity transactions. We have been involved in major IPOs and private placements, including pioneer international transactions on Slovenian market, mostly advising underwriters.

Clients (8)

  • UniCredit
  • Erste
  • NLB
  • Bank of Slovenia
  • Tuš Group
  • Merkur
  • Mercator
  • SIJ Group

Industries (7)

  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Private Equity
  • RE Investment
  • Project Finance
  • Corporate Finance
  • Restructuring

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Slovenia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Jadek & Pensa Law Firm is a highly respected practice with experience covering all manner of banking and finance cases. The lawyers are regularly involved in the local aspects of syndicated bank lending to international borrowers and advising on acquisition finance. Additionally, the firm has extensive expertise in the refinancing and restructuring of Slovenian companies.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jadek & Pensa understands our fields of work and provides us with high-quality responses.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The firm has a deep understanding of corporate finance, as well as pragmatic problem-solving skills.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ožbej Merc
    Band 2Ožbej Merc

    Ožbej Merc

    Ožbej Merc is highly respected for his work in complex banking transactions, including refinancing and acquisition finance.
    • He has a very good approach to matters, offering great advice and recommendations.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Ožbej Merc is smart and pragmatic.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Jadek & Pensa Law Firm (1)

Slovenia

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