Dispute Resolution, Band 1
Firm:
„Lauded by interviewees for its high visibility on the Slovak litigation scene, this team hosts an exceptional array of top-tier names in its client portfolio, including the Slovak arm of Amnesty International and Henkel Slovensko. Its broad practice covers a wide array of contentious matters, including unfair competition, constitutional complaints, real estate issues and claims related to infringement of individual rights.“
Individual:
„Tomáš Kamenec garners positive feedback from sources, who comment upon his towering reputation on the litigation front, presence in the media and ability to draw people’s attention when he speaks." A large part of his court work encompasses human rights- related mandates.“
Employment
Firm (Band 1):
„This local firm remains a standout name in Slovakia’s labour law market. The team is well equipped to handle contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, has experience in issues concerning the employment of non-nationals. The practice advices long-standing clients Hörnlein Slovensko and Merck Sharp & Dohme IDEA on ongoing employment issues. Sources say: "An excellent firm with specialists in this work.“
Individual (Band 2):
„Described by peers as "a well-regarded lawyer and multi-skilled in many areas," Tomáš Kamenec advices Johnson & Johnson on a range of day-to-day employment issues.“
Competition/Antitrust, Band 3
Firm:
„This sizeable independent Slovak firm advises on a wide array of competition and antitrust matters. Its clients include both national and international names, and mandates cover abuse of dominant position, concentration and related restrictive trade practices. The team also works with other departments of the firm to provide competition law advice on larger operations. It recently represented Matador Automotive before the Slovak competition authority in its purchase of a majority stake in a large automotive production company.“
Individual:
„Tomáš Kamenec is a seasoned litigation whose competition practice builds heavily on his IP, IT and media experience. Sources describe him as a "knowledgeable litigator and a pleasure to work with.“
Corporate / M&A, Band 3
Firm:
„This independent Slovak firm handles a broad range of corporate matters including start-ups, company registrations and drafting of corporate documentation. Its client portfolio includes names from the chemical, telecoms, construction and banking sectors. Recently the team advised i-Step communication on corporate law issues.“
Individual:
„Managing partner Pavol Blahušiak’s practice encompasses M&A , privatization, and corporate and contract law. He has a solid domestic profile and is fluent in English and Russian.“
Real Estate, Band 3
Firm:
„This practice has had an active year, with recent work including residential developments, sales and acquisitions of land for industrial property, and commercial leases. It is also experienced and handling real estate disputes, recently representing HTI Real in EUR3 million construction dispute. It also acted for Červeny Breh and SAFRAN Slovakia on their respective residential developments in Kosice.“
Individual:
„Eduard Winkler divides his time between real estate, commercial and bankruptcy matters. His recent mandates have included construction and residential developments.“