Dispute Resolution, Band 2
Firm:
"Notable litigation team with a strong focus on media disputes concerning freedom of speech, defamation and libel. Regularly acts on cases relating to unfair competition and public procurement issues. Also assists with regulatory disputes in the energy and telecommunication sectors."
Individual:
"Tomáš Kamenec is considered "the best in the market" by impressed sources. His leading disputes practice is focused mainly on the media and publishing industries, where he advises on disputes related to IP, defamation, freedom of speech and unfair competition, among other contentious issues."
Intellectual Property, Band 2
Firm:
"Best known for advising clients in the media and technology sectors. Assists with various aspects of intellectual property, including copyright, trade mark infringements and unfair competition. Further capabilities include licensing and advertising issues. Also represents clients in related litigation."
Individual:
"Tomáš Kamenec is best known for representing clients from the media industry on a range of IP matters. He is especially noted for his work on licensing, copyright and advertising matters."
Employment, Band 3
Firm:
"Established local team experienced in advising several large clients from the pharmaceutical, automotive and steel industries on a range of employment matters including day-to-day advice as well as collective bargaining agreements. Often assists with outsourcing, terminations and regulatory advice."
Individual:
"Boris Brhlovič is a key client contact."
Corporate/M&A, Band 3
Firm:
"Reputed for providing corporate advice to established local clients. Services offered include M&A advice, structuring, due diligence and day-to-day corporate assistance. Acts for clients from a range of industries including technology, construction, pharmaceuticals and media."
A market commentator states: "The team is very good at structuring and negotiating transactions in a pragmatic way."
Individual:
"Pavol Blahušiak frequently advises on reorganisations, business acquisitions and various day-to-day corporate matters. He is equally adept at representing public and private clients."
Restructuring/Insolvency, Band 3
Firm:
"Active firm, well placed to advise creditors on bankruptcy cases, as well as possessing a solid reputation for furnishing advice on restructuring proceedings. Often instructed by clients from the energy, manufacturing and real estate sectors to assist with enforcements and reorganisation of debt portfolios."
Individual:
"Eduard Winkler and Pavol Blahušiak are the key client contacts."
Real Estate, Band 4
Firm:
"Respected real estate team with a strong focus on residential development projects as well as residential and commercial leasing matters. Represents clients in related disputes, complemented by a reputable dispute resolution practice that capably handles land ownership disputes. Wide-ranging client roster includes companies from the hospitality and retail sectors, as well as developers."
"A source describes the team as one that provides "constantly good quality" in its work."
Individual:
"Eduard Winkler and Boris Brhlovič are key contacts at the firm."