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STAROMESTSKÁ, 3 811 03
BRATISLAVA
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Slovakia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
The group at CMS predominantly handles financing transactions, the acquisition of high-value assets by international banks, and loan facilities on projects commissioned by international private equity funds and local investors. Clients benefit from the team’s access to the firm’s global network, enabling it to provide advice on multijurisdictional mandates. Of counsel Peter Šimo heads the team and advises both lenders and borrower on acquisitions, real estate and project financing, and loan servicing as part of M&A transactions. Senior associate Zuzana Nikodémová is also a notable team member and has experience in regulatory matters. Juraj Fuska joined the firm in early 2023.Practice head(s):
Peter Šimo
Other key lawyers:
Juraj Fuska; Zuzana Nikodémová; Natalia Janoskova
Testimonials
‘Knowledgeable team that is eager to perform well.’
‘The team is responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable on cross-border instructions.’
‘Clients benefit very much from the local knowledge of the banking sector of the CMS team and also their knowledge of best practices in the Slovak market.’
‘It is appreciated that the CMS team do not hesitate to consult inside their organisation with the best people with the relevant experience, even from foreign offices, and this means clients are able to get the best advice and benefit from their global team.’
‘Zuzana Nikodémová’s cooperation is very smooth. She is reachable and flexibly adjusts to the clients’ needs. She does not leave any tasks or questions unanswered and she is able to communicate very well.’
‘Zuzana Nikodémová is clued in and very responsive.’
Key clients
Green Source
Klarna Bank AB
Work highlights
- Advised the Green Source group on the sale and refinancing of the company and its subsidiaries to the Obton group.
- Advised Klarna Bank on its market expansion into various European markets, including Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania.
Slovakia > Real estate and construction Tier 1
The real estate and construction team at CMS has notable strengths in handling cross-border property portfolio sales and acquisitions across the region, as well as real estate disputes. Its offering also includes advice on leases for both landlords and tenants, construction and development projects, and construction-related litigation. The group covers a wide range of industries, including logistics, retail, office, residential, hotels, and infrastructure. In the construction space, it assists clients with project inception and procurement ,from state aid, funding, permitting, and building issues, to commissioning and operation. The team is jointly led by Michal Huťan and Soňa Hanková, both of whom are strong transactional lawyers. Juraj Fuska was a new arrival in early 2023.Practice head(s):
Michal Huťan; Soňa Hanková
Other key lawyers:
Zuzana Nikodémová; Dušan Predný; Juraj Fuska
Testimonials
‘The team is proactive and reactive, and has the relevant business knowledge that is needed for a focus on the needs of the client.’
‘A very capable team that conducts thorough research and provides reliable legal advice.’
‘Zuzana Nikodémová has good attention to detail, a proactive approach, and a drive for deliverables.’
‘Michal Huťan has a competitive but polished co-operative approach.’
‘Dušan Predný provides business-focused advice that helps deals move forward.’
Key clients
Primark
Panattoni
The Government of Slovakia
HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien AG
Douglas
Slevomat
Honeywell
Work highlights
- Advising Panattoni on the acquisition of numerous industrial plots and the subsequent construction of substantial logistics parks in Slovakia.
- Advising Primark on opening its new flagship store in Bratislava.
- Advised HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien on the process of a shareholders’ buy-out financing as part of a development project in Bratislava.
Slovakia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Juraj Fuska joined CMS in early 2023. Fuska has experience in significant local and cross-border M&A transactions in the energy, real estate, technology, financial services, media, telecoms, manufacturing, and private equity spaces. The team also provides support with antimonopoly filings, including the handling of merger filings before the European Commission and the Slovak Antimonopoly Office. Soňa Hanková and Michal Huťan are other names to note.Practice head(s):
Juraj Fuska
Other key lawyers:
Soňa Hanková; Michal Huťan; Martin Baláž
Testimonials
‘Martin Baláž is very accurate, efficient, and to the point. He negotiates well with clear argumentation.’
Key clients
Vaillant GmbH
Slovakia > Employment Tier 3
The team at CMS has a strong connection with the firm’s European offices, and is therefore able to support clients with both local and cross-border mandates. It assists clients with a wide range of relevant matters, including issues relating to individual and collective labour law, as well as EU labour law, anti-discrimination law, and international labour law. It also represents clients before courts and authorities, and in negotiations with trade unions, as well as advising on the impacts of Covid-19. Soňa Hanková leads the team. Juraj Fuska was a new arrival in early 2023.Practice head(s):
Soňa Hanková
Other key lawyers:
Pavol Kundrík; Natália Jánoškoá; Juraj Fuska
Key clients
CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH Slovakia
Cushman & Wakefield
HighChem s.r.o.
Saba Parking SK s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Assisted Ceva Animal Health with out-of-court settlement negotiations in a dispute related to employment law matters.
- Advising Cushman & Wakefield on ongoing employment matters, including in relation to Covid-19 implications.
- Assisted Thermofisher Scientific/HiChem with updating its contractual arrangements regarding remote working models within the company.
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Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate and M&A | Peter Šimo | peter.simo@cms-rrh.com | |
Corporate and M&A | Petra Čorba Stark | petra.corbastark@cms-cmno.com | |
Corporate and M&A | Soňa Hanková | sona.hankova@cms-rrh.com | |
Banking and finance and restructuring | Peter Šimo | peter.simo@cms-rrh.com | |
Capital markets | Peter Šimo | sona.hankova@cms-rrh.com | |
Dispute resolution | Soňa Hanková | sona.hankova@cms-rrh.com | |
Compliance | Oliver Werner | oliver.werner@cms-rrh.com | |
Employment and pensions | Soňa Hanková | sona.hankova@cms-rrh.com | |
Employment and pensions | Pavol Kundrík | pavol.kundrik@cms-cmno.com | |
Real estate and construction | Michal Huťan | michal.hutan@cms-cmno.com | |
Real estate and construction | Soňa Hanková | sona.hankova@cms-rrh.com | |
Energy and renewables | Michal Huťan | michal.hutan@cms-cmno.com | |
Commercial | Petra Čorba Stark | petra.corbastark@cms-cmno.com | |
Commercial | Martina Gavalec | martina.gavalec@cms-rrh.com | |
Compliance | Petra Čorba Stark | petra.corbastark@cms-cmno.com | |
Infrastructure | Peter Šimo | peter.simo@cms-rrh.com | |
Infrastructure | Michal Huťan | michal.hutan@cms-cmno.com | |
Public procurement | Soňa Hanková | sona.hankova@cms-rrh.com | |
Banking and finance and restructuring | Zuzana Nikodémová | zuzana.nikodemova@cms-cmno.com | |
Capital Markets | Petra Čorba Stark | petra.corbastark@cms-cmno.com | |
IP/IT | Martina Gavalec | martina.gavalec@cms-rrh.com | |
IP/IT | Pavol Kundrík | pavol.kundrik@cms-cmno.com | |
Dispute resolution | Michal Huťan | michal.hutan@cms-cmno.com | |
Antitrust and merger control | Zuzana Nikodémová | zuzana.nikodemova@cms-cmno.com | |
Antitrust and merger control | Soňa Hanková | sona.hankova@cms-rrh.com | |
Energy and renewables | Dušan Predný | dusan.predny@cms-cmno.com | |
Energy and renewables | Soňa Hanková | sona.hankova@cms-rrh.com | |
Real estate and construction | Dušan Predný | dusan.predny@cms-cmno.com | |
Public procurement | Petra Čorba Stark | petra.corbastark@cms-cmno.com | |
Banking and finance and restructuring | Natália Jánošková | natalia.janoskova@cms-rrh.com | |
Waste management | Natália Jánošková | natalia.janoskova@cms-rrh.com | |
Life sciences | Martina Gavalec | martina.gavalec@cms-rrh.com | |
IP/IT | Petra Čorba Stark | petra.corbastark@cms-cmno.com | |
Public procurement | Martin Baláž | martin.balaz@cms-cmno.com | |
Antitrust and merger control | Martin Baláž | martin.balaz@cms-cmno.com | |
Compliance | Peter Šimo | peter.simo@cms-rrh.com |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Soňa Hanková | Partner, attorney-at-law | View Profile | |
Peter Šimo | Of Counsel | View Profile |
Solicitor Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Dr Oliver Werner | Managing Partner, CMS Slovakia Partner, CMS Austria | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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