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Paul Q Law Firm Offices
TWIN CITY, BLOCK A
KARADŽICOVA 2
811 09 BRATISLAVA
Slovakia
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Paul Q Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Slovakia > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Paul Q Law Firm advises clients on pre-litigation and arbitration strategies, as well as providing expert representation before courts of all levels. The team frequently handles disputes for clients in the banking, IT, media and publishing. Tomáš Kamenec regularly appears before the Constitutional Court, as well as the CJEU and the ECtHR. Jiří Budinský focuses on disputes in the financial services and IT sectors.Practice head(s):
Tomáš Kamenec; Jiří Budinský
Testimonials
‘The Paul Q team provides a perfect combination of in-depth legal knowledge and pragmatic solutions. They are thinking out of the box and ready to provide tailor-made solutions for the client. They work on very efficient terms and do not spend time on issues which are not relevant for the client.’
‘Jiří Budinský and his team are always prepared to advise even on difficult issues. No case is lost with them.’
‘Paul Q is a firm with unique experience in providing legal support and advice in protection of personality cases, representation of reporters and cases connected to freedom of speech.’
‘Tomáš Kamenec has an excellent track record in the areas of personality protection and competition law. His specialty lies in his ability to identify client needs and seek legal solutions aimed at eliminating risks that do not meet the client’s expectations and needs.’
‘Qualified team.’
Work highlights
- Representing a major Czech bank in a €20m dispute.
- Representing a CME Slovak affiliate in a €60m promissory note dispute.
- Representing a civic association in a number of court proceedings concerning freedom of expression claims.
Slovakia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Paul Q Law Firm‘s M&A practice has a focus on the automotive industry when it comes to acquisitions and sales. More broadly, the firm handles transaction structuring and document negotiation for clients across a range of sectors. Managing partner Pavol Blahušiak is focused on start-up projects, while Boris Brhlovič specialises in cross-border M&A deals. Dominika Schweighoferová is noted for her involvement in major transactions and investment projects.Practice head(s):
Pavol Blahušiak; Boris Brhlovič
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very good price for the services provided.’
Key clients
Aldente Group
Arcelor Mittal Construction Slovakia
Autopolis
Bauer Media Group
Ceva Logistics Slovakia
KIVNON LOGISTICA, S.L.
Metsa Tissue Slovakia
Merck
NUBIUM
Omega Pharma
OPERATÍVA, medicínska spoločnosť s.r.o.
Stellantis
Stonebridge UK
Work highlights
- Assisting ARCOLA with the sale of a 30,000 square metre shopping centre in Kosice.
- Advising Stellantis Group on a local transaction.
Slovakia > Employment Tier 3
Paul Q Law Firm assists clients with their day-to-day operations, including drafting employee contracts and internal policies, as well as representing them in employment litigation. Boris Brhlovič and Dominika Schweighoferová both bring significant epxertise in commercial and contractual matters to the group. Zuzana Krajčovičová is a key name for contentious mandates.Practice head(s):
Boris Brhlovič
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Testimonials
‘Very good value for money.’
‘Zuzana Krajčovičová – good orientation in labour law and related regulations.’
Key clients
Arcelor Mittal Construction Slovakia
FCA
Merck
Metsa Tissue Slovakia
Omega Pharma
Stonebridge
Valsabbia Slovakia
Work highlights
- Advising Arcelor Mittal Construction Slovakia on a wide range of issues across the entire spectrum of labour and employment law.
- Advising FCA on labour law issues relating to its operations in Slovakia.
- Advising MH Teplárenský on the employment aspects of the creation of a heating company holding through the merger of six separate heating companies from different parts of Slovakia.
Slovakia > Projects and energy Tier 3
At Paul Q Law Firm, transactional work, including mergers and acquisitons, in the energy space makes up the core of the practice. Regulatory issues are another area of strength. Boris Brhlovič is the key senior contact.Practice head(s):
Boris Brhlovič
Slovakia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 5
The banking and finance team at Paul Q Law Firm is led by Jiří Budinský, who regularly advises clients on debt financing and securities. Bohdan Götz counts both domestic and foreign entities active in the financial services sector among his regular clients.Practice head(s):
Jiří Budinský
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Hornlein Slovakia
ARCOLA
Work highlights
- Assisted Hornlein Slovakia with a review of the terms of an existing loan, increasing the loan and collateral.
- Advised ARCOLA on providing security for a loan granted by J&T Bank to acquire and refurbish a shopping centre.
Paul Q Law Firm > Firm Profile
Paul Q has created a highly qualified team of lawyers and thus has secured its position among the market leaders. Paul Q is the choice for clients looking for a young dynamic team with excellent local knowledge and strong international experience. Thanks to the passion and devotion to law, the firm regularly receives awards for its work, whether on a domestic or international level. The team of professionals at Paul Q brings together all the knowledge and skills needed to serve clients in almost all business-related legal practice areas. Paul Q is known as a client-oriented practice with a long-standing commitment to quality, personal approach and innovative solutions.
Main areas of practice:
Corporate and M&A:
- Company formation, including licensing, tax, employment and property leasing matters
- Domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including target due diligence, structuring, negotiation, closing and post-closing assistance
- Mergers, squeeze-outs, spin-offs and other intra-group reorganisations
- Day-to-day corporate matters
- Company secretarial and registered office service
Real estate and construction:
- Title due diligence, acquisitions, sales, financing and development of residential, commercial and industrial property
- Construction and infrastructure projects (including PPP) in particular in the transport, health care and energy sector
- Residential and commercial lease transactions
- Taking and enforcing security over real estate
- Real estate and construction-related disputes
Labour law:
- Day-to-day human resources and labour relations matters, including drafting of employment contracts and other employment-related documents
- Employee performance and disciplinary issues
- Employee transfers, mass redundancy and severance payments schemes
- Trade union related matters
- Employment-related disputes
- Work and residence permits
Competition:
- Clearances of mergers and joint ventures
- Review of business practices from the competition law point of view
- Antitrust investigations relating to abuse of dominance, cartels, competition-restricting agreements and other reviewable matters
- Representing various clients, both employers and employees, in litigation involving employment termination
Bankruptcy and restructuring:
- All debt collection activities
- Representation of creditors within bankruptcy and restructuring procedures
- Restructuring of financially troubled companies
Dispute resolution:
- Pre-litigation/arbitration strategies
- Settlement through negotiations or mediation
- Civil and commercial litigation in all forums and across various industries, in particular
- Representation in international courts in cases of violations of fundamental rights or in connection with the application and interpretation of EU law
Banking and finance:
- Acquisitions, real estate and projects financing, including syndicated lending and security transactions
- Debt restructuring and refinancing
- Banking and financial industry related regulatory matters
- Registration and licensing of various financial market participants and their products, assistance in the relationship with the competent local authorities
Media and entertainment:
- Rights agreements — authors, screenwriters, actors, musicians, film production
- Pre-publication/broadcast review
- Gaming related matters
- Regulatory issues
Intellectual property:
- Registration of trademarks, patents, designs and inventions, licensing
- Protection of trade names and copyrights
- Unfair competition and misleading advertising
- Litigation involving infringement of IP rights
Public procurement:
- Structuring of the public procurement process
- Review and preparation of tender documentation, including bids
- Support in contractual negotiations
- Public procurement review and remedies
Projects, energy and infrastructure:
- Development and financing of projects
- PPP projects
- Acquisition or disposal of infrastructure or energy assets
- Regulatory issues
- Renewables
Commercial and contracts:
- Support to day to day and strategic business activities
- Advice on all forms of commercial contracts, due diligence, drafting, negotiation and closing assistance
- Government contracts
- Critical contracts across all sectors
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavol Blahusiak, Managing Partner | office@paulqlaw.com | +421 2 58 28 28 28 |