Corporate/M&A, Band 4
Paul Q is reputed for providing corporate advice to established local and international clients. The services offered include transaction structuring, due diligence and day-to-day corporate assistance. The law firm acts for clients from a range of industries such as automotive, construction, pharmaceutical and media.
Strengths
"They are quite competent so we always get relevant answers and there is a good ratio of value for money."
Work highlights
Paul Q advised Bauer Media Group on the purchase of radio broadcasters Radio Fine and Europa 2.
Real estate, Band 4
Paul Q's real estate team advises on the acquisition and sale of commercial, residential and leisure properties as well as land. It also assists with leasing agreements and land ownership disputes. Its clientele includes international and domestic developers, banks and state authorities.
Work highlights
Paul Q assisted Benčík Culinary Group with long term lease agreements for 'VAPIANO' concept restaurants.
Notable practitioners
Eduard Winkler and Boris Brhlovič are key contacts at the firm.
Restructuring/Insolvency, Band 3
The team at Paul Q is well placed to handle a variety of restructuring and insolvency mandates. The practice often advises creditors on the enforcement of claims pertaining to bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, Paul Q assists with the reorganisation of debt portfolios. The firm is often instructed by clients from the manufacturing, insurance and real estate sectors.
Strengths
"Paul Q is a well-respected firm whom we have had good experiences with."
Work highlights
Paul Q advised General Turbo on the enforcement claims during the restructuring and subsequent bankruptcy proceeding of BTG Holding.
Notable practitioners
Eduard Winkler and Pavol Blahušiak are key contacts for clients.
Dispute Resolution, Band 2
The disputes resolution practice at Paul Q is especially respected for its strength in media disputes concerning freedom of speech, defamation and libel. It further boasts expertise across a wide remit of disputes mandates, handling copyright, real estate and unfair competition litigation. It is experienced in contentious cases relating to banking and finance, shareholder rights and competition law. Paul Q also assists clients with the review of administrative and court decisions.
Work highlights
Paul Q represented News and Media Holding in freedom of speech litigation as well as disputes related to unfair competition, damages claims and copyright infringement.
Intellectual Property, Band 3
Paul Q is best known for advising clients in the media and technology sectors. The law firm assists with various aspects of intellectual property, including copyright and trade mark matters and unfair competition. The team's capabilities also include licensing and advertising issues. It has further expertise in representing clients in related litigation.
Strengths
"They are very helpful and do excellent work in all matters we work together on."
"Paul Q always meet our requirements and despite the time pressure, they can always provide services at a very high level."
"We consider the ability of Paul Q to handle complex and sophisticated matters as very strong."
"They always find the best solution."
Work highlights
Paul Q advised Beiersdorf on advertising, intellectual property and unfair competition matters.