AEEC IN LJUBLJANA
SLOVENIA
JADEK & PENSA
Jadek & Pensa is amongst the leading commercial law firms in Slovenia, offering a wide range of legal services across various practice areas and sectors. They offer domestic and international clients a comprehensive range of professional services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, banking and finance, capital markets, competition, corporate, employment, intellectual property, electronic communications and e-commerce, project finance, energy, public procurement, property and real estate, restructuring/insolvency and tax.
In the energy sector, Jadek & Pensa advise both domestic and international clients on various types of energy projects. Jadek & Pensa provides specialized advice on the regulatory, contractual, and competition law aspects of energy projects, as well as representation in energy-related disputes.
Their environmental and climate change practice offers comprehensive legal support for projects promoting sustainability, including energy-saving renovations and compliance with evolving environmental regulations. The firm’s proactive approach to climate law ensures clients remain aligned with global environmental goals while addressing the challenges of the green transition.
In the field of dispute resolution, Jadek & Pensa handles complex litigation and arbitration cases, with a proven track record of success in both national and international forums.
With a rich tradition dating back to 1958, Jadek & Pensa combines experience with innovation to deliver solutions that exceed expectations across a broad spectrum of legal areas. Their client-centric approach, strong international partnerships, and commitment to social responsibility continue to distinguish them as leaders in the Slovenian legal landscape.
The firm’s reputation of high quality, commercial awareness and practical approach has been widely recognised. Legal directories, such as Chambers Europe, Legal 500 and IFLR1000, continuously rank Jadek & Pensa as a top-tier firm in Slovenia.
Offices
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Staff
49
Accredited professionals
27
Partners
13
Dedicated departments in the field of energy and climate
Transactions, Advisory, Dispute Resolution (no formal departments dedicated specifically to energy).
Accredited professionals active in the field of energy
5
Other departments
Tax, Employment
Clients in the field of energy and climate
General: domestic and international corporate clients active in various sectors (e-communications and IT, banking and finance, insurance, construction, energy, real estate, public utilities, pharmaceuticals, transport and logistics, trade and retail, production, travel and leisure), municipalities, public bodies, etc.
Energy and infrastructure: developers and operators of power plants, producers of heat, distributors of gas and electricity, municipal energy companies, national operators of motorways and railways, and public authorities.
Approach
Business‐oriented, focused on practical solutions, personal, aimed at providing time‐ and cost‐efficient top‐quality legal solutions tailored to clients’ specific needs.
MEMBER
INFORMATIONS
SLOVENIA
Ljubljana (Slovenia)
JADEK & PENSA
Tavčarjeva 6
1000 Ljubljana
+ 386 (1) 23 42 520
+ 386 (1) 23 42 532
jure.levovnik@jadek-pensa.si
http://www.jadek-pensa.si
CONTACT PERSON
FOR AEEC MATTERS
Mag. Jure Levovnik
VITA
Mag. Jure Levovnik
Partner
T: +386 1 234 25 20
E: jure.levovnik@jadek-pensa.si
Main areas of activity: Commercial Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate Law, Electronic Communications and Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Energy
Master of Science (Commercial Law),
University of Ljubljana Law School (2005),
University Degree Bachelor of Law,
University of Ljubljana Law School (2001)
Career: After traineeship at the Ljubljana Court, Jure Levovnik joined Law Office Jadek & Pensa in 2004 where he became a partner in 2006.
His expertise includes representation of clients in most complex commercial disputes as well as advisory services to local and international clients on various issues related to electronic communications, energy, corporate law and intellectual property (in particular copyright and related rights). Jure has also been actively involved in numerous major M&A deals in Slovenia.
Publications: Telecommunication Laws in Europe (chapter on Slovenia), sixth edition, Bloomsbury Professional Limited, 2013; The International Comparative Legal Guide to Telecommunication Laws and Regulations 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, Global Legal Group Ltd., London, (co-author); Telecommunication Laws in Europe, Tottel Publishing, 2005 (co-author); Sport & Law, GV Založba, Ljubljana, 2008 (co-author), Law in the Information Society, GV Založba, Ljubljana, 2014 (co-author), author of several articles and presentations on intellectual property, corporate law, etc.
Member of Slovenian Bar, International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), Slovenian Sports Law Association, International Bar Association (since 2013), European Trade Mark and Design Attorney (since 2013)
CONTACT PERSON
FOR AEEC MATTERS
Andraž Jadek LL.M.
VITA
Status
Partner, admitted to practice in Slovenia and New York, USA
Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Banking Law
Capital Markets and Financial Transactions
Venture Capital
Intellectual Property
Litigation (commercial and civil cases)
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Croatian
Education
Master of Laws, New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Corporations Law, 2012)
University Degree Bachelor of Law, University of Ljubljana Law School (2008), cum laude
Experience
Trainee at Law Office Jadek & Pensa (2008 – 2011)
Trainee at High Court in Ljubljana (2009 – 2010)
Trainee at Law Office Dorda Brugger Jordis in Vienna, Austria (2010)
Practice in New York, USA specialized in Venture Capital (2012 – 2013)
Attorney at Law at Law Office Jadek & Pensa (since 2013)
Partner at Jadek & Pensa (from 2015)
Membership and Other Duties
Member of the Slovenian Bar,
Member of the New York State Bar Association
Member of the New York City Bar Association
Publications
Members’ Management in a Limited Liability Company, Podjetje in delo, 2011
Restrictions on return of capital and fictious transactions, Pravna Praksa, 2011
ECN Review of Crowdfunding Regulation 2013 (Chapter on Slovenia), European Crowdfunding Network, Belgium, 2013
Study on the Application of the Cross-Border Mergers Directive (Chapter on Slovenia) of author Thomas Biermeyer, European Commission, 2013
Contributor to 2nd Edition of the Capital Markets, Derivatives and the Law of author A. Rechtschaffen, Oxford University Press, 2014