LAWYER PROFILE

Nastja Merlak

Europe 2026

Jadek & Pensa Law Firm

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/Commercial

Slovenia

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Jadek & Pensa Law Firm

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions

Corporate Law

Banking and Finance

Insolvency Law and Restructurings

Career

Nastja Merlak is a partner at Jadek & Pensa Law Office and a member of the transaction unit. She specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, insolvency law and restructurings and has extensive experience in banking and finance. Her experience allows her to successfully handle complex transactions, including cross-border M&A transactions and corporate reorganizations, particularly demergers and spin-offs. Nastja’s educational background includes a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science where she gained in-depth knowledge of corporate finance and financial regulation.

Professional Memberships

AIJA (since 2023)

Slovenian bar (since 2018)

Experience

Partner at Jadek & Pensa Law Office (since 2023)

Managing Associate at Jadek & Pensa Law Office (2021-2022)

Senior Associate at Jadek & Pensa Law Office (2018-2021)

Associate at Jadek & Pensa Law Office (2017–2018)

Junior Associate at Jadek & Pensa Law Office (2012–2014, 2015–2016)

Education

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law

Bachelor’s Degree

2008 - 2012

London School of Economics and Political Science

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

2013 - 2015

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/Commercial - Slovenia

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Nastja Merlak is experienced assisting clients on a variety of matters spanning acquisitions, restructurings, sales and asset-backed transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nastja is available and overall a strong M&A lawyer.
Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide
Nastjia Merlak is an amazing and committed individual.
Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide