Slovak Republic

IFLR1000 Reviews

Banking and finance
Čechová & Partners

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.

 

Focusses / specialisms

Within the financial and corporate domain, the firm is primarily active in banking, M&A and project development deals.

 

Key clients

Key clients include The Single Resolution Board – EU (SRB), European Investment Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BlackRock Inc., Bitstamp, FreedomPay, Swiss Re, Simmons & Simmons, Just Takeaway, Mattoni 1873, Merck Sharp & Dohme, AFS Technologies Inc; ait-deutschland GmbH;,Bausch Health, Cinema City Group, Crown Group, Eutelsat and Facebook.

 

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

During the research period the firm was active in banking and finance, M&A and project development deals.

In the banking and finance space the firm worked in banking, project finance, refinancing, capital markets derivatives, non-contentious regulatory financial services, acquisition finance deals connected with the logistics and supply chain company, banking, investment management and cryptocurrencies sectors.

In M&A the firm was active on the buy and the sell side, including representing online food delivery service industry clients on cross-border acquisitions. 

In project development the firm worked in concessions and projects for clients connected with the oil and gas industry, trading, energy, technology and telecommunications, automotive and real estate.

 

Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Inalfa Roof Systems Slovakia €14 million project development

Takeaway.com Central Core €50 million private acquisition of service bistro.sk

 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

 

Asset finance                                                                                    

"Time."

Project development: Infrastructure                                    

"Work completely professional. Results achieved as expected. All expectations met. Knowledge of the environment and appropriate recommendations for solutions."

Katarína Čechová     

"Absolutely professional. Empathic. Communicative."

Financial and corporate
CERHA HEMPEL

CERHA HEMPEL Šiška & Partners is the Slovak presence of the law firm Cerha Hempel. In the Slovak Republic the firm is led by managing partner Karol Šiška and the firm is based in Bratislava.

CERHA HEMPEL is a corporate law firm established in 1921. The firm is active in Central and Eastern Europe and is headquarters in Vienna. Across its network of offices, the firm has a team of over 200 lawyers.

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a focus on banking and finance, and M&A deals.

 

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Elis, XXXLutz-Group, Raiffeisen Property Holding, CA Immo, Magna International, INDRA Slovakia, Procter & Gamble, INDITEX, Viliam Turan TURANCAR, TSG and Faber Moto.

 

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

During the research cycle the firm was involved on the buyer and seller’s side of corporate acquisitions, due diligence, market entry deals and ad hoc advisory for clients connected with real estate, coffee, information and technology, household and health products, fashion and consumer goods, renewable energy, construction and tourism sectors.

 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

 

M&A                                                                                       

"Reactivity, legal counsel."

Advokátska kancelária MCL

Advokátska Kancelária MCL is an independent firm based in Bratislava. 

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has strong practice across banking and finance and M&A deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, logistics, media, automotive, food and beverage, tourism, construction and materials, banking and investment management sectors. 

 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Railtrans, Pavol Jakubec/IDC Holding, GGT, Middle Cap, UniCredit Bank, PharmX, Fun Media Group, Milan Dubec/OMH mezzanine, Middlecap Group, Railtrans International and V6/Marek Václavík. 

 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“My experiences with Stentors law firm are stupendous through and through. These people know their craft and walk the extra mile for you. I consulted with them on a lot of our projects and each one of them was handled with utmost care and professionalism. I also appreciated working with people that care for you on a personal level instead of just handling you as a “case“.” 

 “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.” 

Allen & Overy

Allen & Overyis a full-service law firm which opened its first Spanish office in Madrid in 1991. Today, it has 40 offices worldwide and the Madrid office alone is led by 17 partners. 

 
Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is active in all areas of corporate law and project development, advising local and foreign clients on national and cross-border transactions. 

In banking and finance it advises borrowers and lenders on a variety of banking transactions, ranging from syndicated loans and refinancing to acquisition financing and project financing. In addition, it provides regulatory advice to financial services providers and private equity funds on the establishment and compliance of financial services. 

In capital markets it is active in debt, equity and structured finance. In capital markets debt, it advises issuers and managers on various bond issues, note issues and EPC programmes. In structured finance it advises primarily managers and lenders on loan securitizations. 

In corporate and M&A the firm advises sellers and acquirers on mergers, acquisitions and sales. 

In restructuring and insolvency, it advises mainly creditors but also distressed companies on insolvency and rescue proceedings. 

 
Key clients 

Among its clients are UniCredit, Bank of America Securities Europe, Ibereólica, AZ Capital, STJ Advisors and SPEAR Investment I, OHL, EQT, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, BNP Paribas, Banco Santander and Natixis, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Farallon Capital Europe, OHLA, Santander, BBVA, CaixaBank and Sabadell, American Tower Corporation, Sandfire, QMI Fonciere, Bruc Energy, Sinia Renovables, Eni, Bruc Management, Ibereólica, Rivage Euro Debt Infrastructure, APG, Intermediate Capital Group, Aurica Capital and Amixa Capital, Schroders, Matrix Renewables Spain and Bruc Management.   

 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

"I highly appreciate, their huge experience in important transactions in M&A, the rigor, and the closeness and treatment of partners and associates. They inspires confidence to do the transaction." 

 

Private equity 

"Very well rounded lawyers 

Full support from Senior team members 

Strong involvement through deal execution 

Diverse number of team across different areas of expertise " 

Bartošík Šváby

Established in 2005, Bartošík Šváby is a full-service firm based in Bratislava. The firm employs 16 lawyers, three of whom are partners, and is part of the legal network Marcalliance. 

  

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on M&A deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the real estate sector. 

  

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Immocap Group, WOOD & Company, IMMOFINANZ, Tatra Residence, Galaxy Optical, Black Swan, Renault Retail Group, SKARTEK, Kim Johansen Group, SABA, RG Safety and LiV Elektra. 

BBH

Established in 2000 as the result of a merger, BBH has offices in Bratislava and Prague. 

  

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on M&A. The firm is also very active in banking and finance. 

  

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include PPF Group, ČEZ ESCO, (member of ČEZ Group), ESCO Slovensko, (joint venture of ČEZ and SPP), Erste Group Immorent Slovensko (member of ERSTE Group), YIT Slovakia and Kaprain Group. 

Beatow Partners

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.” 

bpv Braun Partners

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.” 

Bukovinský & Chlipala

Bukovinský & Chlipala 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 pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications and cybersecurity sectors. 

CLS Čavojský & Partners

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. 

CMS

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. 

Dentons

Dentons’ Slovakian office is based in Bratislava and employs 24 lawyers, including four partners. Dentons is a multinational law firm with more than 180 offices worldwide. 

  

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a strong practice in banking and finance achieving top tier status for the Slovak Republic in this area. The firm is also very active in debt capital markets and M&A work. 

  

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include syndicate of banks led by Tatra banka, Club of banks led by Všeobecná úverová banka, Slovenská Sporiteľňa, Česká spořitelna, Unicredit SPA, SPP Distrúcia, Penta Real Estate and Privatbanka. 

 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“Very positive client approach and can-do mindset; very professional and always meeting deadlines; Excellent team with high level of integrity and human approach.” 

“Flexibility, knowing our business, smart lawyers, hard work, very well coordinated across multiple jurisdictions.” 

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland is the Slovak presence of the international law firm of the same name. The firm in Slovakia is based in Bratislava and employs 13 lawyers including two partners. Eversheds Sutherland is an international law firm with over 200 relationship firms worldwide and 74 offices in 35 countries. 

  

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on project development work. The firm is also very active in banking and finance and M&A. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the payment services, land project developments, utilities, renewal energy, steel industry, construction vehicles and waste industry sectors. 

  

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Saltpay, CSK Agrar Invest GmbH, Benefit Systems Slovakia, RECobal, Johnson Controls, itw, HPS Group, Gutsverwaltung Illmau GmbH & Co KG, Hartenberger, Sustainable Earth Logic GmbH, Contour Global Management Europa GmbH and GWV/Reisswolf,   

 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Project development 

“Professional advice in local language as well as in German and English. Hands on solution-oriented team with focused action and high standards of professional documentation.” 

EY Law

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.

Giese & Partner

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.” 

Glatzová & Co

Established in 1994, Glatzová & Co is a Czech firm with a Slovakian office, based in Bratislava. The firm has one partner based full-time in Bratislava and four partners sharing time between the Prague and Bratislava offices. 

  

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on M&A work. The firm is also very active in banking and finance.  

  

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Komerční banka, Slovenská sporiteľňa, Diners Club CS, IAC Group, Dentsu Aegis, B.Braun group, itelligence Slovakia, Mazda, Mikona, Volvo group, ISUZU, Trustworthy, Addinol, Bauern Technics and Fuji. 

 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“The team has demonstrated excellent mediation skills - even against a very aggressive counterparty, they kept very calming and comforting tone, used reasonable arguments not letting the other party to turn the negotiation into an "open fire", which could have easily happened.” 

“Excellency, practical approach, detail oriented.” 

Go2 Law

Go2Law was established in 2017 as an M&A boutique by Hugh Owen. He was previously a partner at Allen & Overy, working in the Hungarian, Slovakian and Czech branches.

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm focuses on complex, cross-border M&A transactions in the CEE region. It often works alongside the founder's previous firm Allen & Overy.

 

Key clients

The firm advised key insurance clients across the region, including Shareholders of Five, Frontier Pharma Limited, Innova Capital, The shareholders of Direktna banka and DITH.

 

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Over the research period, the corporate and M&A team advised on complex cross-border transactions, for buyers and sellers for clients connected with technology and communications, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, financial services, banking, industrials and manufacturing sectors. In addition, the team assisted in institutional investments involving English law.

 

Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

The shareholders of Direktna banka €300 million merger of two banks in Serbia.

Havel & Partners

Havel & Partners is a Czech-Slovak law firm. The firm is led by managing partner Jaroslav Havel and has offices in Prague, Brno, Bratislava, Pilsen, Olomouc and Ostrava.  

   

Focusses / specialisms   

The firm has a focus on M&A work. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the automotive, FMCG, heavy industry, machinery & engineering, energy, construction and oil and gas sectors. 

    

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. 

Hillbridges

Hillbridges is a Slovakian firm based in Bratislava. 

  

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on M&A, insolvency, project development and real estate work. The firm is also very active in banking and finance. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in insurance, corporate social responsibility, real estate, energy, consumer goods, services and banking. 

  

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include NOVIS, SmartHead, Mlyn Pohronsky Ruskov (Slovak producer of milling products), Spolek AVEA / Association for the Protection of Creditors' Rights grouping over 400 creditors of Arca Investments, Austrian Anadi Bank and Spolek AVEA. 

 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“Extremely professional and experienced team, pragmatic, very attentive, listening and at the same time strongly defending the interests of the client, who at the same time can clearly explain all aspects of the transaction to the client. Independent, proactive and excellently cooperating with other client advisors.” 

“The team is top-notch, very hands-on, timely and flexible, knowledgeable of current trends and sector specifics and they are all very comfortable to work with.” 

HKV Law Firm

HKV Law Firm is a Slovakian firm based in Bratislava. 

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on banking, M&A and project development work. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the railway sector, heavy manufacturing, infrastructure and real estate sectors.  

 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Slovenská sporiteľňa(Erste group), Hypo-bank Burgenland, Sparkasse Ried-Haag, Sparkasse Bergenz Bank, Cargo Wagon, Rolling Stock Lease, Cresco Group, Budamar logistics, NH - trans, SE and Budamar Innovations. 

 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Banking and finance 

“I am very happy with their service level, the staff are knowledgeable in the area of support they provide us, & they are flexible in their approach, in that they make themselves available even during busy seasons to take care of our ad hoc requests.” 

 

M&A 

“Reliable, high-quality professionals, smart solutions, fair pricing.” 

Kinstellar

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.” 

MCL

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

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. 

Poláček & Partners

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 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.” 

PRK Partners

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.” 

Ružička and Partners

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. 

Schoenherr Slovakia

Austrian firm Schoenherr established a Slovakian in Bratislava in 2009. The office employs seven lawyers, including one partner. Established in 1950, Schoenherr is a leading Austrian firm with a European network that includes offices in 15 jurisdictions.  

  

Focusses / specialisms 

In banking and finance the firm's work is generally evenly split between advising lenders and borrowers. It has acted for global and large international banks on cross border financing, refinancing and debt restructuring transactions. 

In M&A the firm is largely active in cross-border transactions working in conjunction with its network offices. 

  

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Sberbank, Raiffeisen, KBC, Erste Bank Group, UniCredit, LEONI and Schaeffler. 

 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

PPP/PFI 

“Above all, the contact is fast, and in cases that required urgent analysis and response, we received a concrete and synthetic answer. We have also always been able to expect comments on our actions. In some cases, we even received linguistic assistance with the material submitted when time was of the essence and the material obtained from the translators contained errors. The prepared letters contained relevant factual arguments and were supported by case-law.” 

SCHWARZ advokáti

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. 

Squire Patton Boggs

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.

Stentors

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.”

Urban Steinecker Gasperec Bosansky

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.

White & Case LLP

White & Case is a leading American firm with offices in 30 jurisdictions. The Slovakian branch of the firm Aldertree legal s.r.o., based in Bratislava, is led by managing partner Juraj Fuska. 

 

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and project development deals. In banking and finance, it has expertise on the lender side and often advises creditors in restructuring and insolvency mandates. It has advised on important capital markets transactions and in M&A it has notable experience advising investment funds and private equity firms. 

 

Key clients 

Key clients for the firm include PPF, Unicredit Bank, RBI, Erste/Slovenska sporitelna, Deutsche Bank, Société Générale, HSBC, Barclays Bank, Citigroup, Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic, MH Invest, Allianz, Grafobal Group, Auria Solutions, ZSE, Enterprise Investors, MIRA, WOOD & Company, Vaillant, Energetický a průmyslový holding, eustream and Západoslov enskáenergetika. 

Wolf Theiss

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) 

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