Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Slovakia
Band 4
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Provided by Advokátska kancelária RELEVANS s.r.o.
M&A & Corporate
M&A and Corporate division focuses on transaction consulting. RELEVANS Law Firm assists its clients during the entire transaction – from the very beginning until its closure. The firm suggests an optimal transaction setup, negotiates the LoI/HoT/NDA, carries out due diligence, drafts the contractual documentation. RELEVANS represents its clients in negotiations concerning the transaction and its financing and also in the process of obtaining the necessary regulatory consents, including competition clearance.
Work Highlights
- Providing comprehensive legal advice in negotiating and drafting a Shareholders’ Agreement of a leading Central European energy group
- Providing comprehensive legal services to the investment fund on exit from the target company (a telecommunications operator providing internet, television and data services) and settlement of related shareholder and other relationships
- Representation of the seller on the sale of the administrative part of the Klingerka Project to the ERSTE realitná Renta fund managed by the Asset Management of Slovenská sporiteľna.
- Complex legal advice provided in cooperation with British law firm Setfords SOLICITORS to a buyer acquiring real estate in London valued in excess of EUR 450 million
- Legal advice provided to buyers in acquisition of an ownership interest in a company managing alternative investment funds
Chambers Review
RELEVANS joins the rankings with an established team that is well equipped to handle corporate and transactional mandates, with particular strength in dealing with acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. The law firm is a favourite amongst financial institutions, international investors and corporates. The practice also encompasses deals in the real estate sector.
Work Highlights
- RELEVANS advised a bank on the sale of its shares in a pension fund management company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The RELEVANS team is quick in its responses, precise in drafting and clear in explaining the legal matters in question. We appreciate that its lawyers are easily reachable."
"The team has the knowledge and skills to handle sophisticated matters."
"The team's know-how and expertise are visible throughout the whole transaction process, as well as in negotiations. I appreciate that they are always trying to find an acceptable solution to every issue in order to enable the transaction to continue."
"They use simple language when explaining legal issues and their advice always comes with practical solutions."
"The RELEVANS team is quick in its responses, precise in drafting and clear in explaining the legal matters in question. We appreciate that its lawyers are easily reachable."
"The team has the knowledge and skills to handle sophisticated matters."
"The team's know-how and expertise are visible throughout the whole transaction process, as well as in negotiations. I appreciate that they are always trying to find an acceptable solution to every issue in order to enable the transaction to continue."
"They use simple language when explaining legal issues and their advice always comes with practical solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Marián Masarik enters the rankings this year on the back of positive market feedback. He boasts strong expertise advising domestic and multinational clients on acquisitions, sales and joint ventures.
"Marián Masarik has a very organised style of work."
"Marián Masarik is an excellent lawyer with vast experience who is able to handle even the most complex transactions."
"He is a valuable problem solver who always finds a solution, even in deadlock situations."
"He is a great negotiator and can handle any issue between the parties with a calm demeanour."