Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Slovakia
Band 1
Contact number
+421 2 3211 9890About
Provided by Barger Prekop Attorneys
Barger Prekop has represented clients on a number of significant and complex transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, BOT/BOO projects, and privatizations. The firm advises on all aspects of Slovak and EU energy regulation, including gas and electricity supply, distribution, transmission, and gas storage. Barger Prekop has represented clients in a number of regulatory proceedings and in litigation/arbitration. The firm advises on a variety of natural resources and renewable energy projects, including geothermal, bentonite, and uranium. Rated in the top band by Chambers Europe, the firm is sought after for all types of energy matters throughout Slovakia, Central Europe, and the Balkans, including privatizations, mergers & acquisitions, project finance, construction, trading, litigation/arbitration, and regulation.
Chambers Review
Barger Prekop Attorneys remains a standout team in the energy field, particularly with regard to the gas market. The law firm frequently advises major energy companies on matters including EU and energy market compliance and implementation of new regulation, as well as commodity supply and network access. With additional experience in energy-related M&A transactions and projects, Barger Prekop offers significant expertise in dispute resolution, regularly representing clients in ICC proceedings, as well as litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's a very technical area of law but Barger Prekop lawyers know the law inside-out. They are genuinely experts and good at simplifying it for the outsider."
"The firm has an experienced team able to understand disputed technical matters."
"It's a very technical area of law but Barger Prekop lawyers know the law inside-out. They are genuinely experts and good at simplifying it for the outsider."
"The firm has an experienced team able to understand disputed technical matters."
Notable Practitioners
Roman Prekop is particularly known for his abilities in matters pertaining to the gas sector. He assists clients with regulatory and M&A matters, acting for clients including both domestic and international energy suppliers and financing bodies.
"He's a real expert in energy and produces high-quality legal work."
Adrian Barger assists with energy mandates relating to M&A and EU competition regulations. His clients include energy and gas suppliers and investment companies, both national and international.
"What I like about Adrian is that he can simplify things and write really clearly and simply about complicated topics. His writing is really a strength."
Ranked Lawyers at
Barger Prekop Attorneys
Slovakia
Members
Provided by Barger Prekop Attorneys
Matej Mraz
Matus Lahky
Monika Simorova
Head of Department
Peter Petho
Head of Department
Tomas Surgos