Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Slovakia
Band 4
About
Provided by Čechová & Partners
M&A advisory forms the core of the firm’s practice. Čechová & Partners regularly advises foreign investors, multinationals, private equity funds and local clients on a variety of M&A and restructuring matters. It has acted in various transactions involving acquisitions of shares, direct sales of local enterprises, mergers of multinationals’ subsidiaries, international acquisitions, implementation of joint ventures and corporate reorganisations.
Čechová & Partners has advised its clients on acquisitions of major Slovak companies, including international airports, electricity production and distribution companies, the largest Slovak banks, telecommunications operators, major Slovak construction companies and national providers of terrestrial and satellite television and radio broadcasting services.
Among others, firm’s lawyers regularly assist our corporate clients on commercial law, corporate governance and compliance.
Čechová & Partners, being a recognised and the longest standing local player and key competitor to Slovak outfits of international firms, offers in-depth local knowledge of the market and key legal experts.
Particular strength of the team lies in energy, construction, life sciences, FMCG, automotive, transportation and IT.
Chambers Review
Čechová & Partners is a firm with a longstanding presence in the market, offering a range of corporate advisory and transactional services. It is well equipped to assist with restructurings, acquisitions and mergers. The law firm teams up with domestic firms in other jurisdictions to work on multi-jurisdictional matters. The team regularly represents clients from the manufacturing, technology and pharmaceutical industries.
Work Highlights
- Čechová & Partners assisted Acti-Med with the due diligence, transaction structuring and documentation drafting for its indirect acquisition of EUROPIN.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Čechová & Partners knows our company and is able to handle very complex matters, and sometimes with tough deadlines."
"Čechová & Partners has very good knowledge and experience in a wide range of law matters."
"The lawyers respond quickly and have a proactive approach."
"The law firm houses specialised lawyers with a high level of expertise."
"Our problems were solved promptly and with deep explanations."
"Čechová & Partners knows our company and is able to handle very complex matters, and sometimes with tough deadlines."
"Čechová & Partners has very good knowledge and experience in a wide range of law matters."
"The lawyers respond quickly and have a proactive approach."
"The law firm houses specialised lawyers with a high level of expertise."
"Our problems were solved promptly and with deep explanations."
Notable Practitioners
Katarína Čechová enjoys a solid reputation in the market thanks to her experience in M&A deals. She advises on transaction structuring and corporate reorganisations.
"Katarína Čechová is a legend in Slovakia and a highly valued attorney."
Lenka Šubeníková often assists multinational clients with M&A transactions in Slovakia. She is additionally adept at handling various corporate mandates, including corporate restructurings and commercial contracts.
Ranked Lawyers at
Čechová & Partners
Slovakia
Members
Provided by Čechová & Partners
Head of Department
Marek Holka
Michaela Jurková
Michal Šmunič
Miroslav Zaťko
Simona Haláková
Industries
Provided by Čechová & Partners
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure
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