Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Slovakia
Band 2
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Dispute Resolution
RELEVANS litigation practice is a key pillar of RELEVANS Law Firm’s expertise. Cases and teamwork are handled easily thanks to the firm’s special analytical and control system. RELEVANS Law Firm applies plain style of legal writing which was amended and improved greatly by senior lawyers over the years.
Work Highlights
- Representation of companies in the banking and finance sector that were involved in a lawsuit to determine the invalidity of legal acts, with the disputed amount exceeding EUR 584 million
- Representation of one of the largest banks in Slovakia in a dispute on determining the existence and validity of a receivable exceeding the value of EUR 166 million
- Representation of clients in numerous disputes publicly known as “the Carlton Case” (together more than 50 civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings with a total value of the most significant ones over EUR 200 million)
- Representation of the defendants in numerous disputes initiated by electric power manufacturers seeking refunds of payments for access to distribution network with the cumulative value of the disputes being several tens of millions of euro
- Representation of the defendants in a dispute on payment of damages including appurtenances exceeding EUR 90 million
Chambers Review
RELEVANS ascends in the rankings following excellent client feedback and market support. The law firm houses a well-known disputes team able to handle energy, real estate and insurance-related litigation. The team regularly acts for a diverse clientele on compensation claims as well as contractual and shareholder disputes across Slovakia. Tax and insolvency-related cases further count among the firm's expertise. Furthermore, clients benefit from the firm's strength in handling litigation in front of the highest European courts, especially those pertaining to constitutional law. Its client roster includes corporates, investors and financial institutions as well as private individuals.
Work Highlights
- RELEVANS represented ZSSK Cargo Slovakia in a right of ownership dispute surrounding hardware and software.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I know that I can rely on the lawyers' extraordinary performance in challenging and sophisticated legal matters. They know how to be one step ahead. Their services are above and beyond."
"The firm has built a strong team of lawyers, from juniors to seniors and partners that works in sync."
"The lawyers respond to every demand quickly and to the point."
"I know that I can rely on the lawyers' extraordinary performance in challenging and sophisticated legal matters. They know how to be one step ahead. Their services are above and beyond."
"The firm has built a strong team of lawyers, from juniors to seniors and partners that works in sync."
"The lawyers respond to every demand quickly and to the point."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Kadela acts on nationwide and cross-border litigation including damages claims pertaining to energy, real estate, finance and insurance-related disputes.
"Alexander Kadela is an extraordinary thinker with strategic approach to all aspects of the case."
"He places great emphasis on the details, complexity and clarity of the submissions that are sent to court."
Tomáš Bardelčík enters the ranking this year following sterling feedback from clients. He has expertise assisting clients with a range of disputes, with experience in the banking, real estate and hospitality sectors.
"We appreciate Tomas´ responsible approach to work and his focus on detail."
"Tomáš Bardelčík is a very precise and hardworking lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokátska kancelária RELEVANS s.r.o.
Slovakia
Members
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Alexander Kadela
Head of Department
Tomáš Bardelčík
Head of Department
Clients
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MCH – Medical Care Holding
Mr. M. Grund & Mr. R.Hrubý
Poštová banka
Rozhlas a televízia Slovenska
ČEZ Slovakia
Železničná spoločnosť Cargo Slovakia
Industries
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Administrative disputes
Banking, Finance & Tax disputes
Commercial disputes
Competition disputes
Disputes arising out of breaches of rights to protection of personality and good reputation of legal entities
Human Rights disputes
IP rights disputes