Led by Róbert Hronček, Hroncek & Partners, s. r. o. has notable proficiency advising clients on investment funds, crowdfunding campaigns and regulatory matters.
Banking, finance and capital markets in Slovakia
Hroncek & Partners, s. r. o.
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A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman is a key contact in the Slovak market, offering a range of services in the banking & finance sector, including major corporate refinancings as well as large capital market transactions. The team also offer expertise in the real estate financing sector as well as green bond issuance for both domestic and international institutions. The firm boasts a well-experienced leadership team, compromising of: Renátus Kollár, who spearheads the banking practice, and is the go-to advisor for restructurings and insolvency work and leverage financings; Peter Jedinák, who co-heads the capital market and financial regulatory practice; and Matúš Kudlák, who co-heads the loans and restructuring practice. Ján Deset is another key name.
Praxisleiter:
Renátus Kollár; Matúš Kudlák; Peter Jedinák
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ján Deset
Kernmandanten
Slovenské elektrárne, a.s.
Tatry mountain resorts, a.s.
Československá obchodná banka, a.s
Tatra banka, a.s.
Slovenská sporiteľňa, a.s
Privatbanka, a.s.
J&T IB Capital Markets a.s.
Penta Funding Public II, s.r.o.
KOOR ESG SICAV a.s.
365.bank, a.s.
HSBC Bank plc
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
ING Bank N.V.
MUFG Bank Ltd. (London Branch)
Erste Group Bank AG
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- Advised Slovenské elektrárne on the refinancing of its EUR 3.6bn loan portfolio from a syndicate of 20 international banks.
- Advised the Tatry mountain resorts, a.s. (TMR) as issuer in their EUR 120m rights offering, which was simultaneously conducted in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Poland.
- Acted for HSBC Bank plc and the syndicate of arrangers on a EUR 1bn green financing to fund the development by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) of a battery gigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary.
CMS
As a full-service firm, CMS is home to a well-experienced banking, finance and capital markets team, frequently handling the full range of mandates, including acquisition financings, government bonds and issuances, debt and liquidity, across such sectors as energy sector, TMT, and life sciences. Managing partner Juraj Fuska brings expertise to advising clients on major international and domestic securities and capital markets transactions. Natália Jánošková specialises in syndicated and club loans, and real estate, project and acquisition finance and NPLs, and Peter Šimo draws on over 25 years of experience managing banking and finance matters. Zuzana Nikodémová is another key name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Juraj Fuska, Natália Jánošková; Peter Šimo
Kernmandanten
Debt and Liquidity Management Agency
CGL Investment Holdings
HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Slovenská sporiteľňa (Erste Group) and Tatra banka (Raiffeisen Bank International AG)
Bayerische Landesbank, ING, Intesa Sanpaolo, Raiffeisen Bank International AG, UniCredit
Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG, Československá obchodná banka, a.s. (KBC Group), Deutsche Bank AG and J.P. Morgan SE
Commerzbank AG, ING, Mediobanca, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking and Raiffeisen Bank International AG
UBS AG and Deutsche Bank AG, acting through Deutsche Bank AG Zurich Branch, as Joint Lead Managers
Komerční banka, a.s.
NATIXIS, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Estre Group Bank AG and KBC Bank NV, as joint lead managers
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- Acted as a legal adviser for the Agentúra pre riadenie dlhu a likvidity – ARDAL (Debt and Liquidity Management Agency), a government agency responsible for the operation of government debt and liquidity in the Slovak Republic, on the issuance of retail government bonds in Slovakia.
- Acted as a legal advisor for CGL Investment Holdings Corp. and its 8 subsidiaries based in Luxemburg and Slovakia, on a refinancing of original syndicated financing (provided by Bank of China and Bank of Communications), including representation in obtaining new syndicated financing from China Merchants Bank (Europe) S.A. and China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., Luxembourg Branch.
- Advised HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Slovenská sporiteľňa (Erste Group) and Tatra banka (Raiffeisen Bank International AG) as Joint Lead Managers on the Slovak Republic’s bond issue of EUR 3 bn 3.750% notes due 2040.
Dentons
Dentons provides financial institutions, real estate developers and both lenders and borrowers on a variety of banking and finance-related matters, including the full service of financings, re-financings, debt issuances with the team being noted by clients as ‘renowned on the market for their professional expertise, knowledge of the market practice, swiftness and availability’. Patricia Gossányiová leads the team and is a key contact in the Slovak market for intricate financings. Managing partner Peter Kubina focuses his practice on the full range of transactional work. Other key names include Petra Štrbová and Radoslav Pálka.
Praxisleiter:
Patricia Gossányiová
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Peter Kubina; Petra Štrbová; Radoslav Pálka.
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‘I appreciated the responsiveness of the whole team, who also managed to smoothly take over the transaction from one partner to another. I also value the expertise of the team.’
‘Peter Kubina is a very experienced lawyer and I appreciate his pragmatic approach, which was very helpful in negotiations with the counterparty. Richard Marcinčin was also very customer-oriented and effective in resolving any issues.‘
‘Denton’s banking team is renowned on the market for their professional expertise, knowledge of the market practice, swiftness and availability. Clients are provided with concise and comprehensible answers for any queries.’
Kernmandanten
Tatra banka (member of the Raiffeisen Bank International AG)
Komerční banka (member of the Société Générale Group)
J&T BANKA
Adventum Group
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia
Československá obchodná banka
Erste Group Bank AG
Slovenská sporiteľňa (member of the Erste Group)
Všeobecná úverová banka (member of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group)
European Central Bank
ING Bank
YIT Zwirn 2
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- Advised a club of senior lenders, led by Tatra banka as global coordinator, on a financing to Tatry mountain resorts, a.s., consisting of a €180m senior facility provided by a club of Slovak, Czech and Polish banks and a €110m junior facility provided by J&T BANKA.
- Advising a club of lenders led by Komerční banka on re-financing of the City Arena shopping centre in Trnava, Slovakia.
- Providing legal services to the club of banks consisting of Všeobecná úverová banka, a.s., Slovenská sporiteľňa, a.s. and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s., pobočka zahraničnej banky in connection with the financing of the development of a residential project in Bratislava – Downtown Yards.
Kinstellar
With ‘exceptional knowledge of the market stakeholders and the market standard’, Kinstellar are a key name in the Slovakian market for the full service of banking and finance work. The team regularly handle acquisition financing, advising on real estate and construction financings and working with the majority on the lender side. Tomáš Melišek, who heads the practice, advises clients on complex financings across the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors. Other key names include Dominika Bajzáthová, who brings expertise to alternative financing matters, and Michaela Straková.
Praxisleiter:
Tomáš Melišek
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dominika Bajzáthová; Michaela Straková
Referenzen
‘Tomáš Melišek and Michaela Straková: professionalism, ability to understand the problem and proactively find solutions working for all parties, fair billing, prompt reaction/delivery.’
‘Their exceptional knowledge of the market stakeholders and the market standard requirements and procedures provide a great basis for smooth transactions.’
‘The team at Kinstellar is highly engaged and deeply cares about the transaction, working on it with great enthusiasm.’
Kernmandanten
Komerční banka
Accolade
Blackrock
Genesis Private Equity Fund IV
Inter Cars
CCC
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- Advising as the junior lender in relation to financial recapitalisation of Tatry Mountain Resorts, consisting of a EUR 180m senior facility and a EUR 110m junior facility.
- Advising Genesis Capital in relation to the financing of client’s investment into HoReCup.
- Advising Accolade Holding in connection with the acquisition financing of 100% of the shares in GLP Kosice that owns a logistics park in Eastern Slovakia.
BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o.
Regarded by clients as having a ‘profound understanding of global financial markets’, BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. is home to an established banking and finance team, frequently handling matters pertaining to regulatory and procedural advice, cross-border financings and advising on loan agreements mostly on the borrower side. With extensive experience in transactions, acquisitions and project and asset financings, Matej Blahút co-leads the practice alongside Miroslav Fašung, who has notable proficiency in bond issuance as well as acquisition financing. Other key names include Vladimir Policka; clients noting his ‘real skill and experience’.
Praxisleiter:
Miroslav Fašung; Matej Blahút
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Vladimir Policka
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’Combines high legal expertise and profound understanding of global financial markets and understanding of our business.‘
‘During our cooperation with BBH, we came across partners, juniors and seniors; we were never dissatisfied with any of them. But most of our assignments are dealt with by partner Matej Blahút. We think that his strategic, yet detail-oriented focus coupled with years of experience and erudition makes him a stand-out lawyer. He often sees things and predicts consequences others do not. That is what makes him stand out the most. In negotiations of new financing, we also came across Vladimir Policka, who demonstrated real skill and experience in this field. He was well-argued and direct.’
‘In our experience, BBH’s lawyers combine a high level of expertise in global capital markets and financing. Collaboration with them is really easy because they not only know the law, but they also understand underlying financial principles.’
Kernmandanten
MBH Bank
ARVAL Slovakia (member of BNP Paribas group)
UniCredit Bank S.A., Romania, Raiffeisen Bank S.A., Romania and other syndicated lenders
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s.
Global Payments
Heureka Group
HPS Investment Partners
Secop Group
Nordic Investors Group a.s.
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- Advised HPS Investment Partners in their EUR 280m cross-border financing of Berlin Brands Group.
- Advised Heureka Group in relation to EUR 100m financing provided to them by club of banks led by Komerční Banka, a.s. being the facility and security agent.
- Advised MBH Bank, the Hungarian-owned credit institution, in their EUR 12m cross-border financing of UBM Group.
Cechová & Partners
Cechová & Partners leverages the experience of its banking and finance practice group to advise on project financings, restructurings, regulatory advice and investment management advice for a robust client base, which includes multinational financial institutions. Simona Haláková and Michaela Jurková head the team, offering client expertise in complex financings as well as in regulatory matters. Miroslav Zaťko is also of note.
Praxisleiter:
Simona Haláková; Michaela Jurková
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Miroslav Zaťko
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‘Responsive and knowledgeable team’.
‘Simona Halakova is responsive and straight-talking, with an ability to cut through to the core issues.’
Kernmandanten
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
BLACKROCK, INC.
myPOS World Ltd
Mastercard/Ekata
Citibank Europe plc. UK
An undisclosed non-EU AIF / EU AIFM ultimate clients/s
Simmons & Simmons
Morgan Stanley Europe SE
Alipay Europe
Leonteq Securities (Europe) GmbH
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- Providing banking & finance regulatory legal advice and regular detailed updates on set of regulatory matters to Bank of America’s corporate and investment banking division Bank of America Merrill Lynch and its group member Merrill Lynch International Ltd.
- Advising BlackRock Inc., an American multinational investment management corporation and its various European subsidiaries, including Luxembourg and Irish investment funds, on regulatory aspects of providing collective investments services in Slovakia, including applicable rules for offering investment into UCITS funds in Slovakia.
- Advising myPOS World Ltd in providing a revenue-based financing offered by the client in cooperation with payment services providers.
Hillbridges
Hillbridges is home to a team an experienced banking and finance lawyers, noted by clients for demonstrating a 'pragmatic approach to complex cross-border transactions’. The team handle mandates involving the structuring of investment funds, insolvency proceedings, loan transactions and documentation and restructurings. With ‘exemplary’ leadership, Martin Čabák advises on landmark issuances in the CEE region. Zoran Draškovič is a reference in the market, with proficiency in regulatory work and debt issuance.
Praxisleiter:
Martin Čabák; Zoran Draškovič
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‘Hillbridges‘ banking, finance and capital markets practice stands out for its deep sector expertise and pragmatic approach to complex, cross-border transactions. The team demonstrates exceptional understanding of finance’s unique challenges, consistently delivering clear, actionable advice that anticipates issues before they become problems.‘
‘The individual lawyers at Hillbridges bring a rare combination of technical excellence and commercial acumen that sets them apart from competitors.‘
‘The team demonstrates a high level of professionalism, expertise, and flexibility. They have a strong understanding of my needs and consistently deliver work that meets my expectations.‘
Kernmandanten
BNP PARIBAS, J.P. Morgan SE, Morgan Stanley Europe SE
and UniCredit Bank GmbH
Emma Capital
J&T Banka
Spolek AVEA / Association for the Protection of Creditors‘
Rights grouping over 400 creditors of Arca Investments
BAM GROUP
NOVIS
MIROVA
Creditera
Poľnohospodárske družstvo Bátorove Kosihy
Queensway Holdings Limited
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- Acting as Slovak counsel in connection with a dual-tranche Rule 144A/Reg S senior secured notes offering by Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG), a Czech industrial group operating in the defence and civil manufacturing sector.
- Advising on the structuring, establishment and launch of an EUR 100m alternative investment fund structure via Luxembourg and Czech Republic focused on funding and acceleration of deep tech ventures in CEE.
- Advising more than 400 creditors of Arca Investments (grouped in an Association for the Protection of Creditors‘ Rights – AVEA) holding promissory notes with a total value of more than CZK 3.7bn, in cross-border insolvency proceedings of Arca Investments in the Slovakia & Czech Republic.
RELEVANS Law Firm
RELEVANS Law Firm is a reference in the Slovakian market for a range of banking, finance and capital markets matters, including investment loans and loan financings, regulatory compliance and advice, document drafting and negotiating with notable work including major transactions for financial institutions. Practice head Marián Masarik, who draws on over 25 years of experience, is a name to note in the industry, with clients praising his ‘practical, solution-oriented advice that adds real value to the deal process’. Other key names include Martina Vida, a specialist in dealing with securities law matters.
Praxisleiter:
Marián Masarik
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Martina Vida
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‘We have worked with the banking, finance and capital markets team for many years and consistently rely on them for their expertise in complex financings, bond issuances, and cross-border transactions. They manage every aspect of a deal seamlessly in-house, which gives us confidence in both the quality and efficiency of their work. The team is proactive, detail-oriented, and communicates with clarity, ensuring smooth execution even on the most demanding timelines.’
‘We would like to highlight the work and approach of partner Marián Masarik. His sharp commercial insight and exceptional negotiation skills, were instrumental in ensuring our transaction was executed seamlessly in both domestic and cross-border aspects. With a deep understanding of banking structures, he consistently provides practical, solution-oriented advice that adds real value to the deal process.‘
‘The banking and finance team has become our first call for any financing or capital markets issue. They bring a mix of deep expertise and commercial understanding that makes complex transactions feel manageable.‘
Kernmandanten
365. bank
Best Hotel Properties
City Arena
Eurovea
Eurovea Byty
Ganz House
INVEST-GROUND
J&T BANKA
J&T FINANCE GROUP SE
JTRE
Kalos
NAŠI
R Collectors
RMS Mezzanine
Sandberg Capital
Slovenská záručná a rozvojová banka
SWAN
Terno Slovensko
Webglobe
X-BIONIC® SPHERE
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- Advised J&T Finance Group on the sale of a 98.45% stake in 365.bank, to KCB Bank NV, in a EUR 761m transaction.
- Advised a developer on the €168m syndicated loan financing for ‘’Downtown Yards’’, a residential and mixed-use project in Bratislava.
- Advised City Arena on the refinancing of an investment loan and enhancement of the security package for the City Arena PLUS project.
Wolf Theiss
Operating across the domestic and international banking and finance market, Wolf Theiss brings strength to a diverse spectrum of matters, including regulatory work in the insurance area, cross-border financings and debt issuances, working on both the lender and borrower side. At the forefront of the practice, ‘superb’ Rudolf Pfeffer is adept in handling multi-jurisdictional transactions with a focus on real estate and project finance.
Praxisleiter:
Rudolf Pfeffer
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‘The firm has advised on Slovak insurance and regulatory law as well as insolvency rules and general legal system process. These are clearly highly specialised areas in a non-mainstream market.’
‘Rudolf Pfeffer, based in Bratislava, has been superb in our dealings. He has advised on a challenging and novel matter involving a regulated business subject to complex local litigation. The ability to navigate this with an excellent command of English has been invaluable in enabling us to meet our obligations to investors. He is always responsive and proactive and looks to understand the commercial picture before advising.’
Kernmandanten
Erste Group Bank
Raiffeisen Bank International
Slovenská sporiteľňa
ING Bank
Packeta
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)
Nexi Central Europe
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- Advised Slovenská sporiteľňa, a.s. and other entities from Erste Group with regard to the update of a multi-issuer programme for the issuance of notes for MREL and own funds purpose.
- Advised Erste Group Bank AG as arranger in connection with the annual update of up to EUR 7.5bn debt issuance programme of Slovenská sporiteľňa, a.s..
Barger Prekop s.r.o.
Barger Prekop s.r.o. leverages the expertise of its team to advise clients on a comprehensive range of services, including regulatory advice, financing of real estate projects, refinancing of loans and advising banks on negative interests in OTC transactions. The team is led by Adrian Barger, Roman Prekop and Erik Seman. Other names to note include: Lucia Pap Pressburgerova and Alfred Krasko.
Praxisleiter:
Erik Seman; Adrian Barger; Roman Prekop
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lucia Pap Pressburgerova; Alfred Krasko.
Kernmandanten
National Bank of Slovakia
J&T Bank
EUROPA SC a. s.
BTS Cargo & Hangar Services, a.s.
mBank
J&T Finance Group
Veolia Group
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- Advising National Bank of Slovakia with respect to restructuring of its derivatives portfolio in connection with switching from OTC to centrally cleared trades
- Representing shopping centre EUROPA SC a. s, in connection with the refinancing of existing loan arrangements and creation of various security instruments.
- Advising a Slovak bank in connection with EU and local regulatory overview of banking regulations.
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z.
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. regularly represent banks and financial institutions, often handling loan documentation, regulatory matters, and project financings. The team are adept in handling cross-border transactions, enhanced through its collaboration with the Czech team. Igor Augustinič leads the Slovak team with David Vosol leading the Czech team, supported by Monika Kardošová and Zuzana Dzilská.
Praxisleiter:
Igor Augustini; David Vosol
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Monika Kardošová; Zuzana Dzilská
Kernmandanten
Hypo-Bank Burgenland
Sun Contracting
Cherrisk
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- Representing UCED Slovensko (formerly GGE) in restating and amending a financing extended by a club of banks led by UniCredit.
- Continuing to advise to Hypo-Bank Burgenland in all real estate financings in Slovakia.
Deloitte Legal s. r. o.
Deloitte Legal s. r. o. provide services across the banking and finance sector, with notable proficiency dealing with ESG matters, as well as issues pertaining to implementation of CBAM for Slovak manufacturing companies. Practice head Dagmar Yoder offers a wealth of experience in advising financial and insurance companies on regulatory and licensing issues. Other key names include Róbert Minachin and Veronika Patúšová.
Praxisleiter:
Dagmar Yoder
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‘The employment law practice distinguishes itself through its exceptional combination of technical excellence, commercial awareness, and client-centric approach. The team consistently delivers precise, pragmatic, and solution-oriented advice, even under significant time constraints, and ensures that clients are fully supported throughout each stage of a matter.’
‚Robert Minachin is highly regarded for his deep expertise in employment law and his meticulous, detail-oriented approach. He combines technical precision with a pragmatic and collaborative style, ensuring that solutions are practical, efficient, and aligned with the client’s objectives. Robert’s responsiveness and ability to perform under tight deadlines make him an invaluable advisor and trusted point of contact.’
Kernmandanten
Intesa Sanpaolo Assicura S.p.A.
GPV Group
Secop s. r. o.
UNIQA Insurance Group AG
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Slovakia s. r. o.
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- Provided U. S. Steel Košice, s. r. o. a wide range of services related to the agenda of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) with a focus on the upcoming end of the transitional phase as well as upcoming changes due to the Omnibus package.
- Advised Intesa Sanpaolo Assicura S. p. A. on compliance with Slovak financial market regulations, specifically regarding the provision of insurance services through the free movement of services within the EU.
- Provided GPV Group a range of services regarding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) with a recent focus on obtaining the status of CBAM declarant as well as information on upcoming changes to the regulation.
PRK Partners s.r.o.
PRK Partners s.r.o. handles a variety of banking and finance matters, including acquisition financing, restructurings, advice on payment services and document drafting and negotiating. Drawing on extensive banking, finance and regulatory experience, Eva Hromádková and Martin Kriz co-lead the team.
Praxisleiter:
Eva Hromadkova; Martin Kriz
Kernmandanten
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia
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RUŽICKA AND PARTNERS s. r. o
RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS s. r. o 's skilled banking and finance team brings strength to advising on a wide range of matters involving project and real estate financing, regulatory work, investment funds and acquisition financings. The team is led by Ján Hanko, who draws on extensive banking sector experience, and Dana Nemčíková, who offers international and domestic clients on investments, acquisitions and restructurings.
Praxisleiter:
Ján Hanko; Dana Nemčíková
Kernmandanten
JESS (Jadrová energetická spoločnosť Slovenska, a. s.)
KOOPERATIVA poisťovňa, a.s. Vienna Insurance Group
Bank of Communications (LUXEMBOURG) S.A.
Raiffeisen-Leasing GmbH
Komunálna poisťovňa, a.s. Vienna Insurance Group
Wiener Privatbank SE
Trinity Bank
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia
Dopravný podnik Bratislava
AIG/Colonnade Insurance Company
MetLife Europe d.a.c.
Československá obchodná banka (KBC Group)
KBC Bank NV
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- Advising JESS, an SPV joint venture of ČEZ, and the Slovak Republic, on the assessment of options of the funding and contracting of the new EUR 8bn nuclear power plant.
- Advising KOOPERATIVA poisťovňa, a.s. Vienna Insurance Group on their participation in a state-supported rental housing system and related projects, setting up a unique public scheme of support for development of affordable rental apartments and negotiating an investment agreement worth EUR 300 – 500m with the government of the Slovak Republic.
- Representing the Bank of Communications in extension and additional security of the loans provided under Facilities Agreement to 3 Slovak companies active in the sector of logistics and lease of warehouse premises.
Schönherr Rechtstanwälte GmbH, o.z. (Schoenherr Slovakia)
Led by Sona Hekelova , Schönherr Rechtstanwälte GmbH, o.z. (Schoenherr Slovakia) is home to an experienced banking and finance team, covering regulatory work, financing for acquisitions and bankruptcy matters across the CEE region for financial institutions and private equity firms as well as companies in the energy sector. Michal Lučivjanský is a key name with proficiency in dealing with regulatory and competition law.
Praxisleiter:
Soňa Hekelová
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michal Lučivjanský
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‘Schoenherr Slovakia provides very good professional legal services with an excellent approach to the client.’
Kernmandanten
Blackstone
EFET
Erste Group Bank AG
VACUUMSCHMELZE s.r.o.
Wittur
Alipay
UniCredit Bank AG
BNP Paribas Emissions und Handelsgesellschaft mbH
Unique Investments
LEONI
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- Advised EFET on a legal opinion related to enforceability of close-out netting, validity and enforceability of collateral arrangements, and other related issues under the EFET General Agreement for Electricity and Gas.
- Advised Blackstone on substantial financing provided by Starwood to Blackstone in relation to acquisition of CT Real Estate / CONTERA Parks, a portfolio of ten logistics parks, for approx. EUR 470m from TPG Real Estate and Contera.
- Advised Alipay group on regulatory and contractual aspects of providing acquiring services (contracting with and providing payment processing and settlement services) to merchants located in Slovakia.
HKV Law Firm s.r.o.
HKV Law Firm s.r.o. offer a range of services including financing for acquisitions, restructurings and regulatory work. The team have notable proficiency in the transport and logistics sector, including financing for Slovak railways. Names to note include team leads Martin Hricko and Martin Kluch.
Praxisleiter:
Martin Hricko; Martin Kluch
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‘Long-term experience, client centricity, risk-based approach, balancing various parties interest, solution orientation, proactiveness, responsiveness, availability.’
Kernmandanten
Rolling Stock Lease, s.r.o.
BUDAMAR GROUP a.s.
Cargo Wagon, a.s.
FOR Clean a.s.
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- Advising Rolling Stock Lease, s.r.o. in connection with financing secured by a syndicate of banks, as part of a large-scale project involving public procurement, acquisition of locomotives, and negotiation of locomotive maintenance arrangements.
- Advised BUDAMAR GROUP, a.s. on three cross-border loan facilities provided by Tatra banka, supporting the acquisition of an equity stake in a regional rolling stock manufacturer, refinancing of existing debt, and funding of ongoing operational and capital expenditure needs.
- Providing legal support to rail cargo leasing company Cargo Wagon, a.s., for the purchase, sale and leasing of wagons.
L/R/P advokáti, s.r.o.
L/R/P advokáti, s.r.o. is regarded by clients as ‘highly professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated’. The team handle a range of banking and finance matters, including transaction structuring, restructuring for joint ventures, regulatory and negotiation work and advice for investment fund managers. Founding partners, Ju Ing. Rastislav Rosko and Tomáš Lysina lead the team with clients noting the duo’s ‘efficiency and keen legal insight’.
Praxisleiter:
Rastislav Roško; Tomáš Lysina
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‘We are of the opinion that the team working at L/R/P advokati, s.r.o. provides a wide range of expertise in the subject area through several experts focused on providing high-quality legal services. Their practical approach and ability to quickly adapt to new problems and challenges arising in the dispute resolution process have proven invaluable during our cooperation with them on several dispute resolution cases.‘
‘Tomaš Lysina and Rastislav Roško are the leading partners of the office, who are familiar with the law of investment funds. We appreciate their contribution especially in terms of setting the most important aspects of transactions and setting the case direction.‘
‘This firm distinguishes itself through outstanding legal expertise and a relentless focus on delivering results for clients.‘
Kernmandanten
Pow-en, a.s.
Orquesta investment SICAV, a.s.
E-Group Holding Czech Republic, a.s.
E-GROUP management CZ, a.s.
ALCA FUND SICAV, a.s.
Konzervativní dluhopisový otevřený podílový fond
HISPANOVAE HOMES SL
SAN MIGUEL REAL ESTATE
VUPEX International, a.s.
Royality, s.r.o.
Česká pole 2016 otevřený podílový fond
Alter Energo, a.s.
Ventotech Solutions, s.r.o.
E-Group investment SICAV, a.s.
NB Investment SICAV, a.s.
Generalist Capital Management SICAV, a.s.
ORQ Projects, a.s.
Galiorl, a.s.
Galiorl Holdings Limited
Orquesta partners, a.s.
Soleast, s.r.o.
Sunray Opportunities FZ-LLC
E-Group East Europe 1, s.r.o.
AVANT investiční společnost, a.s.
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- Provided legal advisory services to Czech investment funds in connection with the execution of investment opportunities and asset management with a total volume of EUR 100m.
- Advised a Dubai-based commercial company Sunray Opportunities FFZ-LLC on the financial consolidation of its assets in the total amount of EUR 50m.
- Advised a Cypriot-based commercial company Galiorl Holdings Limited on the financial consolidation of its assets in the total amount of EUR 46.8m.
Stentors
Stentors advise clients on matters involving alternative investment funds, regulatory work and refinancing on behalf of financial institutions, leasing companies and real estate developers. Michal Hulena leads the team and is supported by Andrea Obuchová and Ľudmila Jurčová.
Praxisleiter:
Michal Hulena
Kernmandanten
ADVENA MANAGEMENT
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s.
UniCredit Leasing a.s.
ROCKAWAY
Daimler Truck & Bus Slovakia s.r.o.
Stonebridge capital
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- Advised UniCredit Bank on the transfer and sale of several receivables from non-performing loans, including preparing the documentation and closing the transaction.
- Advised Stonebridge Capital, a Slovak-based SICAV hedge fund, on a new securities emission in the amount of EUR 5m.
- Advised Daimler Truck & Bus, an international truck producer, on the acquisition of land for a new truck centre, including dealing with the refinancing of bank loans of the seller and releasing existing security over the land.
Taylor Wessing Slovakia
Taylor Wessing Slovakia cover a range of banking and finance services for clients in the CEE region, mostly involving acquisition financing, investment management and equity investments. At the forefront of the practice, Silvia Hlavačková provides clients with services across a diverse spectrum of practice areas, and displays notable proficiency in the handling of regulatory advice for financial institutions.
Praxisleiter:
Silvia Hlavačková
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‘TWS is proficient in IT sector M&A advisory, including deep knowledge of IP rights. The collaboration and response times have been excellent.’
Kernmandanten
Gotion High tech Co Ltd
Robertshaw
RF elements s.r.o.
BKS Bank
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- Advised Gotion High tech Co Ltd, a battery manufacturer in the energy transition sector, on the Slovak legal aspects of its investment in InoBat, a Slovak developer of electric vehicle battery technologies.
- Advised Slovenská sporiteľňa, a commercial bank in Slovakia and a member of the Erste Group, on its equity investment into Crowdberry, a regulated crowdfunding and alternative investment platform.
Bartošík Šváby s.r.o. (former BS Legal s.r.o.)
Bartošík Šváby s.r.o. (former BS Legal s.r.o.) is a point of contact in the real estate financing sector, with the team being led by Peter Bartošík , who regularly handles loan restructurings, negotiation of loan agreements and financing and refinancing of development costs for projects.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Bartošík
Kernmandanten
WOOD & Company, a.s.
Immocap, a.s.
Trnavské Mýto, a.s.
LO2 s. r. o.
SLNEČNICE – MESTO A6, s. r. o.
BBC Residence s.r.o.
AUPARK Tower Bratislava s. r. o.
Nová Merina s. r. o.
BBC Five ABC, a.s.
Immocap Záhradnícka s. r. o.
Immocap Mill I s. r. o.
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- Negotiating facility loan agreement in relation to the substantial restructuring of loan, increase of the loan by a new tranche and specific conditions related to the new tranche, assistance in fulfilling conditions precedent for drawdown of the new tranche together with conditions subsequent, including support of the client in the maintenance of the relation with the involved bank.
- Financing to be used for property management and fit-outs for tenants in AUPARK Tower Bratislava.
- Financing from facility loan to be used for financing and refinancing of costs for realization of the project Slnečnice Mesto A6.
Beatow Partners s.r.o
Beatow Partners s.r.o 's banking and finance practice handles matters dealing with regulatory, contractual and transaction structuring. Oliver Weber leads the team and is regarded by clients as ‘helpful and resourceful’, focusing his practice on advising clients on leasing operations as well as the regulatory factors.
Praxisleiter:
Oliver Weber
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‘Very good knowledge of the Slovakian legal landscape as regards banking law and regulation.’
‘Oliver Weber was very helpful and resourceful.’
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bnt attorneys in CEE
bnt attorneys in CEE advise clients on cross-border financings, loans securing and refinancing, with clients noting the strengths of the team being ‘well-connected on the Slovak market, fluent in German’. Ju Zuzana Chudackova leads the team and is supported by Roman Gašparík and Iva Hulmanová.
Praxisleiter:
Zuzana Chudáčková
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‘We have had an excellent experience with this team. They combine strong expertise with an international outlook and always deliver clear, practical advice. Compared to other firms we’ve worked with, they stand out for their professionalism, collaboration, and genuine commitment. Their fair and transparent billing reflects the quality and speed of their work, and their international experience brings real added value.’
‘We greatly appreciate their professionalism and in-depth knowledge. In particular, Iva Hulmanová (senior associate) and Roman Gasparik (senior associate) always provide clear advice and handle matters efficiently with a strong client focus.’
‘Dedicated and well-connected on the Slovak market, fluent in German.’
Kernmandanten
Frutree
MTK Group
Interlegal LP
Raiffeisenbank Region Amstetten eGen
MAN Components (MAN Group)
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- Advised Black Forest Food GmbH on the Slovak implementation of cross-border financing for Frutree s.r.o., including the localisation and enforcement of German-law governed security arrangements under Slovak law.
- Advising MAN Components, part of the global MAN Group, on securing investment aid under the TCTF for the construction of a battery cell production plant in Slovakia.
- Secured loans for global shipping companies as creditors by registering large vessels (cargo tankers) with the Slovak Transport Authority and establishing pledge rights over the tankers under the pledge agreements prepared by our law firm.
Eversheds Sutherland, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o.
Eversheds Sutherland, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. offer clients services in the banking and finance space with matters pertaining to due diligence, negotiation of loans, acquisition financing and project financing. Practice leads Bernard Hager and Petra Hager are supported by Katarína Brath Liebscherová and Ján Macej.
Praxisleiter:
Bernhard Hager
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‘We highly regard the sense for details. We are always informed how even the slightest changes may influence our rights and obligations. Based on this we are able to make the right decision.’
‘Ján Macej is very prompt, always available when needed, which is key in certain situations when there is time pressure. He also minds cost effectiveness.‘
Kernmandanten
Gutsverwaltung Illmau GmbH & Co KG
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Highgate Law & Tax
Highgate Law & Tax is praised by clients for its ‘professionalism, responsiveness, and practical legal advice’. The team combine expertise with the firms affiliate accounting firm and is seen frequently advising on licensing, investment funds and the legal and tax aspects of capital markets. A key name to note is Peter Varga.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Varga
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‘The team is good in its combination of technical expertise with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach. Clients can rely on them for responsive, commercially focused advice. Compared to competitors, they are distinguished by their ability to simplify complexity and to provide solutions that are both legally sound and operationally workable. Their collaborative style, flexibility in billing, and openness to modern ways of working is appreciated.’
‘Peter Varga delivers clear, practical solutions toward workable results.‘
‘High level of professionalism, high level of knowledge and expertise, detail oriented, proactive approach.’
Kernmandanten
Sandberg Capital, správ. spol., a.s.
Tatra banka, a.s.
VOSEM Capital, správ. spol., a. s.
WEM Private Fund, investičný fond s premenlivým|základným imaním
Fintegence, s.r.o. (Crypto Voucher)
Okazio s.r.o.
Zinc Euro,a.s.
BizPartner Investments, j. s. a.
Across Private Investments, o.c.p., a.s.
G-Force, s. r. o.
G4 INVESTMENTS s. r. o.
Slovenská asociácia správcovských spoločností
Ci investment, s. r. o.
Occam Investments s. r. o.
Madison Six j. s. a.
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- Advised the founders of the company VOSEM Capital, správ. spol., a. s. in the licensing proceedings before National Bank of Slovakia to obtain the licence for the management of alternative investment funds.
- Provided Legal and tax advisory to a Sandberg Investment Fund SICAV p.l.c. based in Malta managed by Slovak AIFM Sandberg Capital, správ. spol., a.s. covering taxation, regulatory options, and corporate structuring, including the drafting of articles of association, offering memorandum, and fund particulars supplement.
- Advised Zinc Euro,a.s. on the legal, tax and regulatory transformation of its peer-to-peer business model with the objective of transitioning into a fully regulated structure attractive to investors.
Ments attorneys
Ments attorneys cover a range of banking and finance related matters, mostly pertaining to financings and refinancing, the negotiation of documents and regulatory advice. Martin Koša leads the team, supported by Lukas Michalik and Šimon Hora.
Praxisleiter:
Martin Koša
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‚Thanks to their experience and understanding of our mindset, they are extremely effective at identifying legal pitfalls that we need to be aware of, including proposing the most commercially and legally appropriate solutions, whether it be structuring transactions, managing our assets, or assessing the regulatory implications of our intended transactions.‘
‘Martin Koša has been with us for quite some time. We are very grateful that he has repeatedly assisted us on several occasions over the years. His experience, knowledge, and sophistication are what we look for in our lawyer.‘
‘We consider Ment to be our most important legal advisor in Slovakia with whom we have come into contact so far, especially when it comes to financing issues.‘
Kernmandanten
REICO investiční společnost Erste Asset Management, a.s. (ERSTE group, Czech Republic)
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s., pobočka zahraničnej banky
SMK, a. s.
BFF Central Europe s.r.o. (BFF Banking Group)
YIT Slovakia, a.s.
FAST PLUS, a.s.
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- Advising Logistics Park Senec s. r. o. (REICO’s Slovak SPV) with refinancing of its acquisition (in form of a sale & leaseback) from DSV a logistic warehouse in Senec, Slovakia by Československá obchodná banka (KBC Group).
- Representing UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s., pobočka zahraničnej banky in negotiation of finance documentation for a real estate development residential project in Bratislava, including alongside the standard RE financing parameters, and also the refinancing of the existing lender.
- Advising Slovak YIT subsidiary with new financing by Slovenská sporiteľňa (ERSTE Group) relating to its unique project of rental cooperative living concept.
SOUKENÍK – ŠTRPKA, s. r. o.
Led by Marek Benko and Milan Gocník , SOUKENÍK – ŠTRPKA, s. r. o. is adept in handling a range of banking and finance matters, including debt recovery, regulatory compliance and financial regulation for domestic and clients in the CEE region. The firm also has notable proficiency dealing with insurance matters.
Praxisleiter:
Milan Gocník; Marek Benko
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‘Among the key members of the team we work with is Marek Benko, a partner of the firm, whose extensive knowledge and strong sense of strategic thinking consistently stand out.‘
‚Soukeník – Štrpka s. r. o. is fully capable of providing legal services via telephone calls, e-mail or via personal meetings on the highest possible level.‘
Kernmandanten
PREMIUM Insurance Company Limited.
Slovenská kancelária poisťovateľov
Association of Financial Intermediaries and Financial Advisors
Naše Farmy, a. s.
Respect Slovakia, s.r.o.
Scania Finance Slovak Republic s. r. o.
ICS – Insurance Complete Services s. r. o.
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s.
ČSOB Leasing, a.s.
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- Advising on the operation of insurance activities of the PREMIUM Insurance Company Limited in Slovakia.
- Assisting Slovenská kancelária poisťovateľov, Slovak Insurers’ Bureau, in the legislative process.
- Providing legal counsel in the area of financial intermediation, with a primary focus on ensuring that the client’s activities remain fully compliant with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.