Jan Sibinčič

Jan is a managing partner and the head of corporate and M&A department. He advises in general corporate matters, M&A transactions, restructurings and insolvency proceedings.

The range of transactions on which Jan has recently advised includes privatisations, private acquisitions, joint ventures and restructurings. In the past he had advised many domestic and international clients, including several foreign PEs and strategic investors.

He was recognised by IFLR1000 as a Highly Regarded Lawyer in M&A and Capital markets for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, as Up and Coming Lawyer by Chambers and Partners Global & Europe Guide for 2019, 2020, 2021, as Band 3 lawyer by Chambers & Partners for 2021, 2022 and 2023, and as a Leading Individual by Legal500 for 2023.

He frequently publishes articles in the business press and holds lectures in the field of Corporate law and Taxation.

Jan is fluent in Slovene, English, Croatian and Serbian.

Clients about Jan:

“Jan Sibinčič, who handles our biggest transactions and most complex matters, is recommended. As he has been with us since the beginning, we feel as if he is an internal team member; it is always a pleasure working with. ” The Legal 500

“Jan Sibinčič is an excellent all-round lawyer, with great understanding of our business and a great team leader. He has in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of corporate matters and taxes. ” The Legal 500

“Excellent, very high competence and wide range.” IFLR 1000

“He handles all of our most complex matters with passion and thoroughness and is extremely responsive. He is capable of leading a vast number of different lawyers and has great negotiations skills.” IFLR 1000

“Full commitment, focused, client oriented and sector expertise.” IFLR 1000

“He has amazing negotiation skills and a lot of patience when it comes to dealing with complex negotiations.” IFLR 1000

“He is extremely responsive and knows our company in detail. He gives us confidence and thinks outside the box. His knowledge of corporate, financial and tax law and ability to connect everything into an optimal solution is simply amazing. We consider him as a part of our core management team and always consider his opinion before acting.” IFLR 1000

“Jan is a good lawyer who provides very good and solid advice to clients.” IFLR 1000

Jan Sibinčič of Sibinčič Križanec advises clients on M&A transactions, exits and corporate restructuring, acting for shareholders and corporates alike. Sources laud his pragmatic approach, with one client adding: “He is always reachable and provides effective and customised solutions.” Chambers & Partners