Corporate/M&A, Band 4

Paul Q is well 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, pharmaceuticals and media.

Strengths

"The team is always very responsive."

"The lawyers' commercial awareness is their strongest point."

Work highlights

Paul Q advised Stellantis on the local law aspects of its sale to Emil Frey Group in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.

Notable practitioners

Boris Brhlovič 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 IT Asociácia Slovenska against the Slovak Authors’ Union (SOZA) in proceedings involving the new copyright levies to be paid by importers of electronic devices and data carriers.

Notable practitioners

Tomáš Kamenec is one of Slovakia's leading litigators known for his expertise in the media sector, particularly in freedom of speech and libel cases. He also represents clients in disputes related to finance, shareholder rights and competition matters as well as appeals against administrative decisions.

 

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 also excels in licensing and advertising issues. It has further expertise in representing clients in related litigation.

Notable practitioners

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.

"Tomáš Kamenec is a very knowledgeable man."

 

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 construction issues and contentious matters. Its clientele includes international and domestic developers, retailers and state authorities.

Notable practitioners

Eduard Winkler and Boris Brhlovič are key contacts at the firm.