Banking, finance and capital markets in Slovakia

‘The team continuously develops and hence is able to accommodate the market/client dynamics irrespective of the region/country/time of the year. The team has been approachable and coordinated despite the challenges around and post COVID home office/restriction pressures/new normal.’

‘Client centric and professional approach in everyday interactions, yet human and honest communication style all year long.’

‘Strong experience in real estate financing and acquisition financing.’

‘Very experienced professionals with client-focused approach and understanding of practical commercial needs of the client.’

‘Tomas Melisek – he has a thorough understanding of our commercial needs combined with creativity and excellent legal knowledge. Dominika Bajzathova – experienced, professional, hard-working and very flexible in terms of timing.’

‘Besides the precise work and high quality standards, the team also delivers proactive and flexible solutions, tailored to the client’s needs.’

‘Tamas Melisek has very good understanding of banking M&A and delivers many pragmatic solutions based on the client’s needs.’

‘Necessary knowledge of the projects, quick delivery, helpful in communication with the counterparts.’

‘Tomáš Melíšek – depth of knowledge, communication skills, reliability.’

‘Miroslav Fasung – very good quality of work, always available, very good knowledge of law. Matej Blahut – partner with great drive and always does extra work for the client’

‘Individual approach, availability of services even in very urgent cases.’

‘Miroslav Fašung is a great example of customer-oriented approach. Even in very urgent cases, he is willing to help, provide an expert opinion, send a proof of the contract, etc.’

‘The team has come recommended for its flexibiliy, business oriented approach. Their litigation and restructuring practice is well regarded.’

‘Olga Belanova and Miroslav Fasung are the key partners and points of contact. Their long standing relationship skills and valued experience have become essential when considering and executing transactions with any nexus to Slovakia.’

‘A very good commercial understanding, which it uses proactively in balancing business interest against legal requirements.’

‘Katarina Cechova and Miroslav Zatko are always accessible with a very swift response time, in addition they provide very openminded and to the point legal advice.’

‘Simona Halakova has provided excellent service to us without delay and technically proficient. A pleasure to work with.’

‘CMS RRH Slovakia has provided excellent services in relation to the acquisition and financing of a photovoltaic park in Hungary (headquartered in Slovakia). They provide good value for money and are transparent and open in relation to billing. For a relatively small market this is quite a strong team.’

‘Natalia Janoskova and Sona Hankova certainly stand out; they are always available and find good solutions. I appreciate the hands-on approach.’

‘The team were readily available on short notice, provide succinct, good and practical advice.’

‘Zuzana Nikodemova was a standout. She was extremely responsive and a pleasure to deal with. She was solution driven and highly competent.’

‘The DLA-Piper team is highly efficient and talented. They have a broad portfolio and the relevant sector expertise, in particular when it comes to real estate projects.’

‘With Michaela Stessl, DLA Piper has a very strong leader of the Bratislava office. She is a skilled negotiator and knows which tactic and strategies lead to successful outcomes.’

‘The team is led by well-known Michaela Stessl, who I appreciate very much in terms of expertise and personal attitude. I can highly recommend her because she is a qualified expert in her field, hand on and very responsive. Based on that she has built a successful platform for DLA Piper in Slovakia consisting of a well qualified team.’

‘DLA Piper is not only a leader on cross-border financing and matters, they also handle large local handles banking, finance and also capital markets matters in the Slovakian matters. They have an extensive international platform, probably one of the best in the region. So when it comes to complex cross-border work they are the go-to firm. The team stands for high quality, always in time and they keep the broader picture in mind. Team leader Michaela Stessl is very well-known but she also has a very talented team.’

‘Michaela Stessl is the go-to-person when it comes to complex finance work in the Slovakian market but also leading on a lot of cross-border mandates. She is very pleasant to work with, highly responsive, profound, and has a large network she can reach out to. She has an impressive track-record in international and local matters alike and is very good in negotiating in favor of her clients.’

‘DLA Piper and Michaela Stessl regularly advise us on a wide range of matters. The firm serves us seamlessly across a number of jurisdictions; we highly value the international network which is one of the best in CEE. Michaela and her team have also very successfully handled many local matters for us. They combine their international strengths very well with their local expertise and that is what we probably value most.’

‘DLA Piper is not only a leader on cross-border financing and matters, they also handle large local handles banking, finance and also capital markets matters in the Slovakian matters. They have an extensive international platform, probably one of the best in the region. So when it comes to complex cross-border work they are the go-to firm. The team stands for high quality, always in time and they keep the broader picture in mind. Team leader Michaela Stessl is very well-known but she also has a very talented team.’

‘Michaela Stessl is the go-to-person when it comes to complex finance work in the Slovakian market but also leading on a lot of cross-border mandates. She is very pleasant to work with, highly responsive, profound, and has a large network she can reach out to. She has an impressive track-record in international and local matters alike and is very good in negotiating in favor of her clients.’

‘Over the years, RELEVANS’ lawyers have shown that they have a very solid understanding of business and the surrounding legal framework. This has been a great asset to us. I can strongly recommend its services. They have an excellent overview of new legislation and trends.’

‘Marian Masarik, Martina Vida and Miroslava Zelenakova are valued partners in any legal matter and excellent lawyers at the same time. Marian Masarik is a clear professional, smart and strategic at the same time. Martina Vida and Miroslava Zelenakova are able to understand what is needed on both sides, their level of personalisation is above average and they can respond to any changeable matter quickly and effectively.’

‘We‘ve been working with Relevans lawyers for many years and have never been disappointed with their services. Their competence and experience have built lasting partnership. They have been continuously advising us in wide range of transactions. Namely, we can appreciate their high work pace and professional standards. Eventually we always receive professional, quick and complex advice.’

‘Relevans Law firm will be our first choice and we will continue to work with them any time in the future as their hard working team provides efficient legal services -they are consistently knowledgeable, very responding and open minded.’

‘The main strength of the team is their perfect capability to cover any transaction from its very beginning until its successful finalisation. They know our company, are aware of its goals and policy and understand it properly. They are very easy to communicate with.’

‘Fast reactions, flexible approach. They always find the right solution, but they are not too pushy. They always let me to think the case through.’

‘What is so special for me is that I can speak directly to the partners of Relevans. They are always reachable and ready to help.’

‘Excellent team, seamless advice across jurisdictions and departments of banking and tax, very knowledgeable with practical advice for client on how to navigate risks and pitfalls. Very approachable and commercially-minded team.’

‘Bnt attorneys Slovakia partners and associates are very open minded and listen very carefully to your initial requests. They prepare a project plan content timeline, which is checked by all parties on regular basis. They offer the possibility to split the billing so that each project period is completed with a partial billing. Not to forget – we had no problems whatsoever with the COVID restrictions as most of the communications apart from the initial meetings took place via conference calls and the staff were available even within the not pre-arranged times.’

‘The main quality is the attitude and willingness to have the work done in timely manner. We also appreciate the actual process, which was checked on via from both parties – bnt and us an online timeline. The partners’ strengths are the overall management of the project and its partial deadlines. Main strengths of the co-working associates are knowledge of the industry and further willingness to study and research new regulations directives.’

‘Igor Augustinic & his team: exceptionally responsive and efficient; strong focus on the issues; pragmatic and solution-oriented approach; memos provide in-depth analysis and clear results that can be used as a basis to act upon. Absolutely top level advice and service in every respect.’