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.

Work highlights

Paul Q assisted venture capital fund ZAKA with its approximately 20 investments in startups.

 

Notable practitioners

Boris Brhlovič and Pavol Blahušiak are key contacts for clients.

 

Dispute Resolution, Band 1

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.

Strengths

"Paul Q takes complex matters as a challenge and has no problem solving complicated issues either."

"Paul Q offers excellent experience and knowledge from several areas of law, fast and flexible communication, comprehensible explanations of all essentials and reliability."

"I really value Paul Q's support, its expertise is great and it can be fast and quick if something has to be done."

 

Work highlights

The team at Paul Q represented MARKÍZA in a promissory note dispute, valued at EUR60 million.

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.

"Tomáš Kamenec is our go-to guy in Slovakian media law and is extremely nice. It is a pleasure working with him."

"Tomáš Kamenec offers deep expertise and excellent communication skills."

 

Intellectual Property, Band 2

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.

Strengths

"The firm brings a well-rounded mix of expertise across relevant regulatory areas, with specialists who have both extensive experience and adaptability."

"Paul Q offers proactive communication and has the ability to break down complex legal issues into practical, actionable steps."

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.

"He demonstrates an exceptional precision in his work, with meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to complex issues."

"Tomáš Kamenec is very experienced, and his experience in IP law is crucial to the functioning of our business."