Employment, Band 1
Firm:
„This large local firm is seen as a key player in the market. Its Bratislava office houses a four-strong team which advises on the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The lawyers also assist with visas and work permits. The employment department works closely with the corporate group and often deals with challenging labour law issues, such as the transfer of employees in M& A transactions. Peers are impressed with the firm’s combination of “excellent knowledge and experience of corporate and employment matters.”
Individual:
„Tomás Kamenec has a “remarkably wide overview of Slovak law, say sources.“
Corporate / M&A, Band 2
Firm:
„This team of nine is frequently engaged by both large Slovakian entities and foreign investors. The outfit is noted by market sources for its growing profile: “The team includes experienced lawyers as well as a number of capable and multi-skilled juniors.” Sources also point out that the firm has built up a respectable track record advising multiple foreign clients of Deloitte & Touche. Key highlights include acting for Matador Group on the sale of a majority stake in Slovak and Czech companies to Dongwon, and advising it on the creation of a joint venture with Continental; the team also advised Dexia Kommunalkredit Bank on its contemplated acquisition of Istrobanka. Clients say "the group efficiently works towards a common goal.”
Individual:
„Sources describe Pavol Blahusiak as an "excellent negotiator with a long track record of deals in varied sectors.“
Dispute Resolution, Band 2
Firm:
„This operation has long been heavily involved in the area of dispute resolution, and its experience brings a practical benefit to clients, who say: “The firm is realistic and commercial, gives good guidance on whether to litigate or not, and manages cases very well.”
Individual:
„The team handles a wide variety of commercial cases, but the presence of prominent lawyer Tomás Kamenec means that competition and media disputes constitute key areas of expertise. Highlights of the past year include unfair competition cases for Henkel Slovensko and important freedom of speech litigation for a member of the Central European Media Enterprises Group.“
Intellectual property, Band 2
Firm:
„This firm enjoys a superb reputation within the media sector, and much of its IP work stems from its involvement in that industry. The team provides complex advisory services in connection with television and film production as well as advertising, where it acts for an association of Slovak agencies. The group is also active on behalf of clients within the pharmaceutical and IT sectors, and clients recommend the firm too for its “excellent management of contentious cases.“
Individual:
„Tomás Kamenec has extensive experience in media, IT and IP. Sources say: “He has a very logical approach to advocacy and gets good results for his clients.“
Competition/Antitrust, Band 3
Firm:
„Much of DEDÁK &Partners’ work in competition law comprises general advisory services, including agreements with distributors and customers, evaluation of market position, and competition protection regulations. Its clients in this area include Henkel Slovensko, Merck and the publisher Petit Press. The group also offers noted expertise in contentious cases before the competition authorities.“
Individual:
„Lead lawyer Tomás Kamenec combines his expertise in dispute resolution and competition to provide clients with robust representation in contentious cases.“
Real estate, Band 4
Firm:
„This firm “has the background and experience to advise us at a high level,” say clients, who appreciate the team’s “co-operative and pragmatic” approach. It is able to provide comprehensive advice on real estate transactions, including the financing side. The firm has a strong following among Slovak developers such as IPEC Group, which it acted for on various greenfield industrial projects. The team has also provided advice to several major international companies including Tesco Stores, which it assisted with the development of land adjacent to its supermarkets.“
Individual:
„Sources happily recommend Eduard Winkler, a well-known real estate and M&A lawyer.“