With a new Minister of Social Affairs aiming to tighten controls on self-employment practices, businesses and legal professionals are left grappling with unclear guidelines and significant risks, according to Fairsquare Partner Erik Schwarcz.

A&O Shearman has advised Tatry Mountain Resorts on its EUR 120 million offering which was simultaneously conducted in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland.

Clifford Chance has advised KKCG's IT pillar on the integration of the acquisition debt, following the acquisition of Avenga Group, into the group's umbrella financing.

Summer is traditionally a slower period for many, including the legal sector, but, if used right, the time can pay dividends for law firms.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. With managing firm clients being a critical aspect of firms’ operations, we asked: What are the three most important elements when onboarding a new client?

Greenberg Traurig has advised CCC Group on the up to PLN 1.8 billion term and revolving facilities provided by a consortium of banks and finance institutions. Clifford Chance and Lakatos, Koves and Partners advised the lenders.

BPV Braun Partners has announced the re-election of Arthur Braun as its Managing Partner.

Kocian Solc Balastik and Hillbridges have advised J&T Banka on Discovery Group’s Centro Nitra refinancing. DLA Piper reportedly advised Discovery Group.

Former CMS Associate Martin Balaz has joined Fairsquare in Bratislava as Partner.

Siemens General Counsel for the Czech Republic and Slovakia Richard Bacek talks about his transition from law firms to in-house and ongoing challenges including navigating new legislation, such as cybersecurity regulations.

Wolf Theiss, working with Hughes Hubbard & Reed and Plesner Advokatpartnerselskab, has advised Standard Motor Products on its acquisition of AX V Nissens III APS for approximately USD 388 million in cash from Nordic private equity firm Axcel and the Nissen family.

Eversheds Sutherland has elevated Annamaria Tothova, Jana Sapakova, and Petra Hager to Equity Partners of its Bratislava office.

Schoenherr has advised OMV Slovakia on the acquisition of a network of 27 filling stations from the Benzinol Group.

Viliam Mysicka has been appointed as the new Managing Partner of Kinstellar’s Bratislava office and Jan Juroska has taken over as the new Managing Partner of the firm’s Prague office.

This article follows up on the article in the previous issue titled "Transformative Legal Changes: Slovakia's New Transformations Landscape" where colleagues outlined the permissible changes in legal form in the Slovak Republic.

Polacek & Partners has promoted former Senior Associate Simon Hudak to Partner.

Inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) are fundamental principles that shape the fabric of modern societies and industries. Within the legal profession, these principles not only reflect our commitment to justice and equality but also drive innovation, foster creativity, and enhance client service. In Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), where the gradual democratization and opening of societies since the 1990s has largely driven greater acceptance of diverse perspectives and communities, it is imperative for lawyers and law firms to take a leading role in advancing ID&E.  In this article, we discuss how investing in inclusion, diversity, and equity can help your firm unleash the full potential of your workforce, foster creativity, and drive sustainable success.

The Slovak government proposes a bill introducing indirect tax on sweetened non-alcoholic beverages with added sugar or sweeteners. Due to the voting majority in the National Council, it may be expected that the bill will be passed and will become effective from 1 January 2025.