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Urban Steinecker Gašperec Bošanský is a Slovak law firm established in 2017. The firm has offices in Bratislava.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the automotive, food and beverage, energy and transport sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Marius Pedersen, DOXX - Stravné lístky, spol., DOXXbet, Heneken, ASEKOL SK, Dr. Theiss Naturwaren, Autonovo, Pura W, Mikona., Megawaste Slovakia., Heneken Conductors and Euroinex.
The Slovakian independent law firm Čechová & Partners was founded in 1990. The firm is based in Bratislavia and works with multinational organizations as well as international law firms and local businesses. The firm is particularly focused on banking and finance, M&A and project development transactions and has been particularly active on assisting with financial services regulatory-related work across all three practice areas.
The firm advised Raiffeisen Beteiligungsholding on the acquisition of Alfa Bio
The firm advised Worthington Steel on its acquisition of shares in S.I.T.E.M.
The firm provided legal assistance with the acquisition of a significant shareholding from one of largest Slovak energy companies.
Key clients
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BLACKROCK, Generali Italia, AmTrust International, Guggenheim Credit Services, Naxnova and Azerion.
Testimonials
“They provide very good client service.” - Investment funds Client
“Professional behavior, exact explanation of all details, reliability, full commitment to our benefit.” - M&A Client
“Responsive and professional.” - M&A Client
“Very professional team with great focus on customer satisfaction. They provided fast and efficient service in a proactive manner.” – Project development Client
“Adopting to our high maintenance clients.” – Lenka Šubeníková
“Communication.” - Michaela Jurkova
“Professional, communicative, helpful, always explained the details and all the options to us.” - Michal Šimunič
“Simona reached out to us in a proactive manner ensuring that we keep the deadlines. She is efficient, precise and easy to communicate with.” - Simona Halakova
CERHA HEMPEL Šiška & Partners is the Slovak presence of the law firm CERHA HEMPEL which was established in 1921. The wider firm is active across Central and Eastern Europe and is headquarters in Vienna and across its network of offices has a team of over 200 lawyers. In the Slovak Republic the firm is led by managing partner Jozef Bannert and is based in Bratislava.
Highlights
The firm is particularly focused on M&A work and in particular acquisitional transactions for clients from a range of sectors but most especially the manufacturing sector. Deal highlights include Tennant Company’s acquisition of M&F Management and Financing and discoverIE’s acquisition of a cross-border group of companies.
Key clients
DiscoverIE, Procter & Gamble, Rail Cargo, Tennant Company, and TUBEX.
Testimonials
(2024/2025)
"A positive attribute of the firm was that they were a reactive legal counsel." (M&A client)
Giese & Partner is a law firm established in 1997. The firm has offices in Praha in the Czech Republic and Bratislava in Slovakia.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking and finance and M&A work. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the financial services, automotive, recycling, retail, print and film sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include HYPO NOE Gruppe Bank, Commerzbank and Linklaters.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Competent, reliable, committed, empathetic.”
“Very diligent, very knowledgeable.”
Kinstellar is the Slovak presence of the international law firm of the same name. The firm was established in Slovakia in 1993.Kinstellar is an international law firm focused on emerging Europe and Central Asia.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong practice in banking and finance, M&A and project development achieving top tier status in Slovakia in all these areas. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the automotive, consumer and retail, defense and security, financial institutions, energy and natural resources, infrastructure and transportation, life sciences and healthcare, real estate and TMT sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Dan - Slovakia Agrar, Union poistovna, Union Investment Institutional, Property, Wood & Company, Pro Partners Holding, Nationale-Nederlanden Levensverzekering (NN), OTP Bank, AIP Asset Management, Magna group, Vinci Concessions, Enel, GTT Communications, Lucron Group, Veolia Energia Slovensko and HPS Holding GmbH.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Kinstellar seeks the best option and supports the company to reach it. Great service and excellent communication all throughout the process.”
M&A
“The Kinstellar team was very knowledgeable and well prepared in both the M&A and the banking aspect. They had a proactive, flexible, pragmatic and problem-solving approach.”
SCHWARZ advokáti is a Slovak law firm established in 2008. The firm is led by its founder Andrej Schwarz and is based in Bratislava.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on project development work, M&A and asset finance deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the real estate, gaming, media and pharmaceutical sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Metrans, KraussMaffei Technologies, Asra, Diakonia Paneurópska vysoká škola, Agrologistic park, Diakonia, Fortuna, Phoenix and Tipsport.
Stentors is a Slovak law firm established in 2018. The firm has offices in Bratislava and Prague.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on equity capital markets work, banking, project development and M&A deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the capital markets, investments, real estate, IT and hedge funds sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Epsilon Investment and Peter Sabol, Inphinity, FIDUOCK Capital, KOSIT, Advena management, Epsilon Investment and Peter Sabol, Inphinity, Invest4SEE RE Investment Holding GmbH, Provider of lighting solutions and Alpiq energy SE.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“This is an organization that values the customer experience. From beginning to end we felt heard, helped and treated with respect. We were given a clear explanation of the process, presented with options and recommendations, and provided with exactly what was needed to accomplish our objectives.”
Project development
“If you are looking for a cream of the crop law firm for your legal affairs, then Stentors is the legal team for you. Their work is outstanding and praiseworthy. Their passion is to give their clients the best possible service that fits their needs. Patience, compassion, knowledge, attention to detail, great communication, and professionalism at its best, are all qualities that we met during our cooperation with them.”
PRK Partners is a Central European law firm established in 1993 with offices in Bratislava, Prague and Ostrava.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on debt capital markets and M&A work. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the manufacturing, property, energy, financial industry, media and property sectors.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“English language skills, exploiting an Anglo-Saxon mindset married to local thinking with market knowledge, promptness and response times, lateral thinking.”
CLS Čavojský & Partners is a Slovak law firm established in 2006. The firm is led by managing partner Peter Cavojsky and is based in Bratislava.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in M&A work. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the insurance, construction, healthcare, science, technology and telecommunications sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Tipos, Esa logistika, Johns Manville, UNIQA Group, NN Group, BK group, Axepto, sli.do, JESSENIUS Group, Titans freelancers, JRK Waste Management (JRK Slovensko), Youplus Insuranceand Alfa Life and Finportal.
Wolf Theiss is the Slovak presence of the international law firm of the same name. The firm in the Slovak Republic is based in Bratislava. Wolf Theiss is an international law firm established in Austria in 1957. The firm has 340 lawyers operating in 13 countries.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A, banking and finance and project development work. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the pharmaceutical, investment management, logistics, oil and gas, technology and telecommunications sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Kommunalkredit Austria, Erste Group Bank, Cellink AB, KKR Health Care Strategic Growth Fund, Waterland Private Equity Fund, Bain Capital, Elvaston Capital Management GmbH and OOO Gazprom Export.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“They are fast and render actionable and business minded advice.”
“High level of communication.”
MCL is a Slovak law firm established in 2016. The firm is based in Bratislava.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in M&A work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Middlecap Group, Extensa Group, Sonnenschein & partners, Railtrans International, Metalimex Group, Reinoo and GGT.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
M&A
"We appreciated the firm's: professional and yet informal approach - availability - client-focused approach and understanding of practical commercial needs."
Peterka & Partners is an international law firm operating in nine Eastern European countries. The firm is led by the Slovakia director Lubomir Lesko.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A. The firm is also very active in banking and finance work. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in government and public policy, technology and communications, transport, automotive, consumer goods and services, industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Slovak Asset Management, Slovak Investment Holding and Smith Micro Software.
Beatow Partners is a Slovak law firm based in Bratislava.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking and finance and M&A work. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the technology, manufacturing, energy, financial services and insurance sectors.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial services
“Promptness, reliability.”
Poláček & Partners is a Slovak law firm established in 2016 and based in Bratislava.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on project development work. The firm is also very active in banking and finance work. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the photovoltaic industry, renewable energy, hydro-energy, vehicle, biogas, energy suppliers, gas and oil, construction and energy sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include the Slovak Republic Ministry of Health, Slovak Association of Photovoltaic Industry and Renewable Energy, EP Group, Podtatranská Vodárenská A Prevádzková Spoločnosť (Veolia Group) Interenergo, Biomasa, ENERGIEPARK Bruck/Leitha, GreenWay Infrastructure, Slovak Biogas Association and Voltalia Central & Eastern Europe.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Insolvency
“Polacek partners have the great advantage that they warn us of various dangers in advance. Which gives us peace of mind.”
Project development
“Pro activity, networking, deep understanding of the sector and its challenges, client and problem solved oriented attitude.”
Ružička and Partners is a Slovak law firm established in 2009. The firm is led by managing partner Jaroslav Ružička and is based in Bratislava.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong practice in banking and M&A deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the insurance, energy and investment management sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include MOL, Slovnaft, KBC Bank NV, OTP Bank (merged with ČSOB, member of KBC Group, in September 2021), Slovak Investment Holding, Slovenský plynárenský priemysel (SPP, National gas and energy provider), Poľnoservis, RICOH, Johns Manville Slovakia/U.S. (Berkshire Hathaway company), Západoslovenská energetika (E.ON group), Moneta Money Bank and Airbus DC SLC.
Squire Patton Boggs is the Slovak presence of the international law firm of the same name. The firm is based in Bratislava.
Full-service firm Squire Patton Boggs was founded in the UK in 1886. Over 135 years later, the firm has expanded to 44 offices in four continents.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking & finance and M&A work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Banco Santander, Československá obchodní banka, Lordship, Hanon Systems Slovakia, Low & Bonar, Minerals Technologies Inc., Glas Troesch, Schoeller Allibert Services, McCarter and GlaxoSmithKline.
HAVEL & PARTNERS, with offices in Prague, Bratislava, Frankfurt, Brno, Pilsen, Olomouc, and Ostrava, has a team of 350 lawyers, tax advisors, and patent attorneys, approximately 200 associates, and 500 employees in total. The firm is the largest independent law firm in Central Europe.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Danucem Slovensko (CRH Group), Pro Diagnostic Group (Ribera Salud Grupo), RPC Beteiligungen GmbH, Axxence Group, Loacker Recycling GmbH, SaltPay, ISS Facility Services, CNS Group, BETPRES, Photoneo, MYLAN Group, PANARA, GreenWay Infrastructure, CF Group j.s.a. / Regal Burger, and Compass Europe.
M&A / Corporate
• Legal, tax, and transactional support for M&A, PE, and VC transactions, tax and deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal advice, company transformations, restructurings, joint ventures, corporate governance, and ESOPs.
• Contacts: Jaroslav Havel, Robert Nešpůrek, Jan Koval, Ondřej Majer (Slovakia)
Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
• Legal advisory on credit facilities, securities, guarantees, and financial products, with expertise in financial regulation, insurance, licensing, capital markets, derivatives, and structured finance.
• Contacts: Filip Čabart, Michal Smrček
Restructuring & Insolvency
• Comprehensive legal support in insolvency proceedings, distressed M&A transactions, and preventive/out-of-court debt restructuring.
• Contacts: Ivan Houfek, Jan Šturm
Established in 2006, bpv Braun Partners is a full-service firm with offices in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. In the firm’s Bratislava office there are six lawyers, two of whom are partners. The firm is part of the bpv alliance, an alliance of independent firms across Central and Eastern Europe.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking and finance and M&A deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the industrial and manufacturing, automotive, construction and materials, healthcare and technology and telecommunications sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Zeus Packaging, AOP Orphan, Lufthansa Group, Beiersdorf, Kuwait Petroleum, Kurita Polska, voestalpine, OTIS, Raiffeisen Niederösterreich-Wien, Hypo-Bank Burgenland, BAWAG, Interchange, Sun Contracting and Raiffeisen-Landesbanken, Slovenskásporiteľna.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Asset finance
“Professional, solution-driven, straightforward thinking.”
Banking and finance
“A highly experienced corporate team, high-quality practice capable of handling both domestic and cross-border transactions.”
CMS Cameron McKenna / CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz is an international full-service firm with over 70 offices worldwide. The firm established an office in Bratislava in the 1990s, which now employs 14 lawyers, three of whom are partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm’s Bratislava branch focuses predominantly on cross-border transactions in banking and finance and M&A deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the banking, financial services, healthcare, real estate, industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Key clients
The firm advised the Council of Europe Development Bank, Green Source, Klarna Bank AB, MOL, Green Source, ALPLA Group, Arriva, AIG, Primark, Planet A, Slovak Investment Holding, Emerson Electric, Panattoni, Advent International, Zentiva, Enery, Energy 21, American Express, Gestamp, Ferrovial and Liberty Global.
EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world, offering legal and tax advice. The firm’s Slovakian legal arm is based in Bratislava, Kosice and Zilina.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm focuses on corporate M&A transactions, often with a cross border element.
Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)
The firm was active in M&A transactions, advising buyers, sellers, and investors. The firm advised shareholders and investors on share transfers, advising in both purchasing and selling capacity. The firm advised buyers in cross border asset acquisitions. The firm worked closely with large international corporations on intragroup mergers, cross border mergers including corporate reorganisations, and joint venture agreements involving complex IP rights.
Recent staffing changes for the firm saw the departure of Adam Pichler and partner Sona Hankova, from the corporate department, who has joined CMS.
Led by the highly regarded JUDr. Jozef Bannert, an experienced and skilled group of professionals with international and domestic experience advises renowned national and international clients on a wide variety of complex legal issues and transactions.
The team is fully integrated into the CERHA HEMPEL network and has achieved a top tier position in the Slovak market.
