Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Slovakia
Band 1
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Provided by POLÁČEK & PARTNERS
Energy is one of the firm’s key areas of the expertise. Poláček & Partners has one of the largest energy teams in Slovakia, consisting of 9 professionals.The firm provides comprehensive legal advice on the regulation of business activities in the energy sector, electricity production and pricing, including issues connected with distribution and trade in electricity, gas and heat. It focuses on the issues of renewable energy sources and their subsidy. Poláček & Partners provides comprehensive legal advice regarding the construction, permitting, connection as well as operation of various types of power plants (PV, hydropower, biogas stations, wind power plants, biomass plants, and various types of cogeneration units) and local distribution systems. It also prepares legal due diligence and relevant contractual documentation for its clients. Poláček & Partners represents clients in various negotiations and in proceedings before the Regulatory Office for Network Industries (ÚRSO), the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic as well as in court proceedings. The firm actively cooperates with leading industry associations (the Slovak Association of Photovoltaic Industry and Renewable Energy, the Slovak Hydro-energy Association, the Slovak Electric Vehicle Association, the Slovak Biogas Association, the Association of Energy Suppliers, the Slovak Gas and Oil Association, etc) and participates in the preparation of energy legislation.
Chambers Review
POLÁČEK & PARTNERS is recognised for its established energy practice, particularly in the renewable energy sector. The team demonstrates notable skill handling contentious proceedings and providing regulatory advice, as well as energy-related construction matters. The law firm also assists with permits and contracts. Its clientele primarily consists of renewable energy producers and industry associations, while also working in the heat sector.
Strengths
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"Team members have a very good understanding of the energy market; they have a really deep knowledge of energy regulation and understand the technical issues as well."
"Their responsiveness to our requirements was swift and efficient. Their communication style is straightforward and lucid."
"Team members have a very good understanding of the energy market; they have a really deep knowledge of energy regulation and understand the technical issues as well."
"Their responsiveness to our requirements was swift and efficient. Their communication style is straightforward and lucid."
Notable Practitioners
Pavol Poláček is recognised for representing energy producers, associations and investors in regulatory procedures and contentious mandates. He also regularly advises on commercial contracts and legislative changes.
"He is able to give us advice not only on legal matters but also on the potential risks or opportunities arising in the energy market."
"Mr Poláček has expansive expertise and enormous ability to analyse and handle complex matters."
Juraj Ondrejka enters the rankings this year following sterling client feedback. He assists clients with energy-related M&A matters, as well as related construction mandates. He shows further expertise in providing regulatory advice.
"Juraj is a very good lawyer with in-depth knowledge of energy regulation and understanding of technical problems."