Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Slovakia
Band 2
Contact number
+421 2 5929 1111About
Provided by Kinstellar
Energy & Natural Resources
Whether it’s in oil & gas, power or renewables, we have the energy-sector expertise to get your deal done.
Kinstellar's well-established practice has been involved in many of the most significant energy deals across the region. Our experts deliver industry-specific knowledge to a diverse range of clients including power plant operators, multinational energy holding companies, energy traders, project companies and consortia, lenders and governments. Our extensive experience gives us a balanced perspective and enables us to anticipate problems and find constructive solutions.
We are engaged in a wide range of mandates throughout the region, typically including:
- private and public energy M&A
- energy project finance
- energy regulatory issues
- long- and short-term energy trading contracts
- major energy infrastructure developments, including large power plant projects
- CO2 trading-related issues, including CO2 management agreements
- renewable and alternative energy sources
Chambers Review
Kinstellar is a highly recommended firm with a dedicated energy team, providing knowledge and expertise in renewable energy and power plant developments. The law firm offers advice on a wide spectrum of issues, including M&A transactions and contractual matters, as well as contentious issues. The team frequently assists with the financial aspects of energy projects, including restructuring. The department possesses notable strength in Slovak and EU regulatory mandates, including matters relating to funding, competition law and price regulations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Understanding of requests is quick, delivery of opinions is immediate, and communication of information is timely, refined and helpful."
"Understanding of requests is quick, delivery of opinions is immediate, and communication of information is timely, refined and helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Roman Oleksik has notable experience in corporate and competition law in the energy field, as well as dispute resolution, while also demonstrating deep knowledge of the Slovakian energy regulatory landscape. He acts for a broad client roster, covering providers, distributors and purchasers of energy.
"Mr Oleksik is professional, knowledgeable and helpful. His work is of the highest quality."
"He understands energy well and understands the needs of the client."