Nejc Setnikar is a senior associate at Jadek & Pensa Law Office. His main focus is on legal advisory regarding contractual, data protection, and intellectual property law. He advises a wide range of clients, from blue-chip companies to innovative startups. His work also includes representing domestic and international clients in complex disputes and providing strategic legal guidance on regulatory compliance. He has a keen interest in emerging technologies, advising clients on AI, robotics, digital markets, and blockchain regulations, while also offering insights into tax and corporate law.

Education

• Data Protection Officer, Info House (2020)
• Accreditation for Mediator (2019)
• Tax Consultant, Davcno-izobraževalni inštitut (2017)
• Professional Representative for Trademarks, Designs, and Geographical Indications, Slovenian Intellectual Property Office and EUIPO (2014)
• University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law, Bachelor of Law (2014)

Significant Accomplishments

• Senior Associate at Jadek & Pensa (since 2025)
• Partner at a law office in Ljubljana (2022 - 2025)
• Senior Associate at a law office in Ljubljana (2019 - 2022)
• Associate at a law office in Ljubljana (2018 - 2019)
• Head of Legal at Zavod Mladi Podjetnik (2013 - 2018)

Professional Associations

• YES Association
• Slovenian bar

• Significance of Executive Order No. 14086 for Personal Data Transfers between the EU and the USA Pravna praksa (Eng. Legal Practice) · 17 November 2022
• (Non-)Consideration of Subsequent Payments in the Taxation of Capital Gains Pravna praksa · 25 May 2017
• Equity Incentives in Startup Companies Pravna praksa · 23 March 2017
• Legal Aspects of Blockchain Technology - Part 2 Pravna praksa · 22 December 2016
• Legal Aspects of Blockchain Technology - Part 1 Pravna praksa, Volume 2016, Issue 48 · 8 December 2016
• Legal Framework of Crowdfunding Pravna praksa, Volume 2016, Issues 41-42 · 27 October 2016