Jernej Jeraj

Jernej Jeraj is highly experienced in commercial law, mergers and aquisitions, contract and labour law. Over the past decade, he has acquired his expertise and experience working for international law firms, where, among other things, he was in charge of managing complex domestic and foreign transactions, while he also has valuable experience in consulting on the restructuring of company operations and property projects. Clients describe him as a sound, assured lawyer with an extensive range of legal expertise, who understands the intricacies of the economy and the needs of his clients.

Through his work and collaboration with various professional associations, he strives to pass his dedication to his career and clients on to the younger generation of legal professionals. Furthermore, he is very active with regard to the firm’s international connections, and is keenly aware of the demands of an ever-evolving business landscape, its globalisation and clients' needs to be kept abreast of developments in that regard.

Jernej Jeraj of Fabiani, Petrovič, Jeraj, Rejc o.p. d.o.o. is active in M&A transactions and the structuring of joint venture agreements. He is described as "focused and down to earth" by one client, who goes on to say: "He understands my business very well, has very good common sense and understands what we want to do." (Chambers & Partners, Corporate / Commercial, Band 3 Ranked Lawyer, 2019)

Jernej Jeraj of Fabiani, Petrovič, Jeraj, Rejc o.p. d.o.o. is well regarded for his experience representing employers in relation to contentious matters. As well as handling day-to-day employment issues and contractual compliance, he also has experience in managing GDPR issues. (Chambers & Partners, Employment, Band 2 Ranked Lawyer, 2019)

Jernej Jeraj of Fabiani, Petrovič, Jeraj, Rejc o.p. d.o.o. is praised for "his calmness and good judgement" and offers experience acting for employers on contentious employment cases. His recent work highlights include advising Alpe-Panon on day-to-day employment issues, including contract terminations and labour litigation proceedings. (Chambers & Partners, Employment, Band 2 Ranked Lawyer, 2018)

Jernej Jeraj of Fabiani, Petrovič, Jeraj, Rejc o.p. d.o.o. is noted for his work on distressed M&A and restructuring deals. He is particularly active in the real estate, IT and manufacturing industries. One client states: “He is a devoted, creative and highly professional lawyer with good knowledge and consideration for his clients' needs and expectations.” (Chambers & Partners, Corporate / Commercial, Band 3 Ranked Lawyer, 2018)

“Jernej Jeraj can be highly recommended as a very responsive lawyer with deep knowledge, keeping all details always in mind.” (IFLR 1000, Financial and Corporate, Notable firm, 2018)

Jernej Jeraj has “Very good knowledge of the matters sent to him. Quick responses. Understands that providing advice from a business perspective is more important than a ‘legal answer’.” (IFLR 1000, Financial and Corporate, Notable firm, 2018)

Jernej Jeraj is “Accurate, professional, polite, on-time.” (IFLR 1000, Financial and Corporate, Notable firm, 2018)

Jernej Jeraj is “Organised, systematic, good law and business know, precise and very responsive.” (IFLR 1000, Financial and Corporate, Notable firm, 2018)

“‘Highly experienced’ managing partner Jernej Jeraj heads the team, which typically acts for subsidiaries of international corporations and domestic companies.” (Legal 500, Legal Market Overview, Tier 3, 2017)

“Jernej Jeraj is ‘really experienced, providing detail-oriented advice and explaining everything in an understandable way.’ He has knowledge of cases in sectors spanning IT, finance, telecoms and retail, amongst others.” (Chambers & Partners, Corporate / Commercial, Band 3 Ranked Lawyer, 2017)

“Jernej Jeraj is well reputed for his extensive experience and high activity in employment matters. Clients enthuse that he ‘truly understands the issues the company is facing and acts proactively in order to protect the interests of the client.’” (Chambers & Partners, Employment, Band 2 Ranked Lawyer, 2017)

“Jernej Jeraj is an ‘Exceptional lawyer with great and wide knowledge, experience, calmness, reasoned thinking, problem solving, hardworking, accurate and trustworthy…. an excellent lawyer, always available to provide first class advice. Offers business-oriented solutions.’” (IFLR 1000, Finance and Corporate, Notable firm, 2016)

“Jernej Jeraj is increasingly active on issues such as transactional due diligence, restructuring and franchise agreement matters. Clients consider him ‘energetic and motivated, with a sound understanding of business and a solid grasp of domestic and international law.’” (Chambers & Partners, Global, Corporate / Commercial, Ranked Lawyer, Band 3, 2016)

“Another matter saw Jernej Jeraj acting for Q-FREE on the acquisition of Siprom and Traffic Design. Jeraj also assisted Bane Knežević on the acquisition of McDonald’s Slovenia.” (IFLR 1000, Financial and Corporate, Notable firm, 2015)

“‘Excellent,’ Jernej Jeraj is ‘very dynamic and possesses a broad legal knowledge’.” (Legal 500, Legal Market Overview, Leading Firm, 2014)

Jeraj, Jernej. 2012. Cross-Border Insolvency II: A Guide to Recognition and Enforcement V Chapter 37: The Republic of Slovenia, ur. INSOL International, 227–231. INSOL International. Dostopno prek: spletne povezave.

Jeraj, Jernej in Maja Vagaja. 2010. Uporaba besede skupina. Pravna praksa: PP: 29 (39): 20.

Jeraj, Jernej in Katarina Koren. 2009. Skrbni pregled podjetja. Pravna praksa: PP: 28 (40/41): I–X.

Jeraj, Jernej in Marko Prušnik. 2009. Unternehmenserwerb aus dem Konkurs in Slowenien. Eastlex 5 (181).

Van Hooghten, Paul, ur. 2009. The European takeover directive and its implementation: Implementation of the European Takeover Directive in Slovenia. New York: Oxford University Press.

Wahl, Matthias in Jernej Jeraj. 2007. Unternehmenskauf in Slowenien. Eastlex 2 (84).

Kirchhof, Florian, Jernej Jeraj in Tomaž Petrovič. 2005. Die Umsetzung der Elektroschrottrichtlinie in Slowenie. Zeitschrift für das Recht der Abfallwirtschaft, AbfallR 3 (6): 119–122.

Watson Wyatt Data Services, Watson Wyatt Worldwide. 2006. Employment Terms & Conditions Report Europe.