The CEELMDirect Profile Pick: An Interview with Katarina Mihalikova of Majernik & Mihalikova

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CEELMDirect Profile Pick: A series of interviews with partners and firms with profiles on the new CEELMDirect online legal directory. Today’s interview: Katarina Mihalikova, Co-Founding Partner at Majernik & Mihalikova in Slovakia.

CEELMDirectCan you tell us a bit about Majernik & Mihalikova? When was the firm established, how big is it, and what do you and your colleagues specialize in?

Katarina: Majernik & Mihalikova is a boutique law firm based in Bratislava. It dates back to 2005, and has been operating under the current brand since 2011. It is a middle-sized law firm, with 15 fee earners and staff members. We advise clients on M&A, venture capital and technology deals, IP/IT, real estate development, energy and insurance  assignments, labor, law and general corporate and commercial matters.

CEELMDirect: Is there anything new happening with the firm in 2022 you can share with us? Any new initiatives, developments, or significant changes you’re excited about?

Katarina: We have been active in the start-up community for over 14 years  through various means – mentoring, lecturing, financial support, pro bono work, legislatives initiative, and the drafting of template documents for innovateslovakia.sk. This year we aim to foster our commitment by engaging, in cooperation with other start-up community stakeholders and leaders,  in various structural initiatives in the knowledge economy.

CEELMDirect: Why did M&M decide to claim and fully populate its profile on the CEELMDirect website?

Katarina: We perceive CEE Legal Matters as a successful project devoted to a region that fully deserves attention and its very own specialized platform. CEELMDirect is a natural next step, hence we have populated the profile as soon as the occasion arose.  

CEELMDirectWas there anything about how CEELMDirect profiles are structured and set up that you see as particularly valuable? 

Katarina: The directory is well structured, intuitive, with all features one would reasonably expect. Its recognition amongst CEE-based law firms is a pre-condition of its success and we should realize that it has got potential to become an excellent marketing tool.

Thank you, Katarina. I hope the rest of the year is successful, enjoyable, and profitable for you and your colleagues.