Čechová & Partners

Čechová & Partners, one of Slovakia’s leading full-service law firms, is proud to announce the promotion of Miroslav Zaťko to the position of partner, effective from March 1, 2026. Miro, who has been with the firm since 2014, has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal expertise and a strong commitment to the firm’s values and clients. This promotion marks a significant milestone in his career and further strengthens the firm's team.Miro first joined Čechová & Partners as an associate. During this period, he spent one year in the Netherlands, where he pursued further studies and gained valuable international experience at the Dutch law firm Houthoff. He subsequently returned to Čechová & Partners to continue his professional development. In 2019, he successfully completed the bar exam and has since been practising as an attorney at the firm.Miroslav focuses primarily on corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, dispute resolution, insolvency & restructuring, and financial services regulation. His expertise and professional qualities have also been recognized by leading international legal directories. Legal 500 ranks him as a Rising Star in Commercial, Corporate and M&A, while IFLR1000 recognizes him in Banking and Finance as well as Corporate and M&A.“Miro’s promotion to partner is a natural step. He is an exceptionally hard-working lawyer and a true professional who approaches every matter with precision and responsibility. At the same time, he is a supportive and reliable colleague – someone who is always willing to help and who contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment. It is a pleasure to work with him, and we are confident he will continue to play an important role in the further development of our firm,” says Tomáš Maretta, Managing Partner of Čechová & Partners.Beyond recognising Miro’s professional expertise and personal qualities, this promotion also reflects Čechová & Partners’ long-standing commitment to developing and empowering younger talent within the firm. By creating real opportunities for growth and leadership, the firm ensures that the next generation of lawyers can fully realise their potential and advance to the highest levels of the profession.

Čechová & Partners is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its membership in Lex Mundi, the largest and oldest global network of independent law firms, with a presence in more than 125 countries worldwide.Widely regarded as the global benchmark for quality among international law firm networks, Lex Mundi brings together leading independent law firms across jurisdictions to provide clients with seamless cross-border legal services and trusted local expertise around the world.Lex Mundi selects one member firm in each jurisdiction based on its market leadership, reputation, and commitment to its local market, and requires its members to consistently maintain the highest standards of service delivery.Through Lex Mundi, Čechová & Partners has access to a global network of more than 23,000 lawyers and legal professionals, enabling the firm to support clients on complex cross-border transactions, disputes, regulatory matters, and strategic business initiatives around the world.“We are proud to be the exclusive Slovak member of this prestigious international network already for a quarter of a century. It enables us to provide our clients with top-tier local expertise, backed by a global reach, while representing Slovakia within a leading worldwide legal community,” said Tomáš Maretta, Managing Partner of Čechová & Partners.As it celebrates this milestone anniversary, Čechová & Partners remains committed to delivering outstanding legal services while continuing to contribute to one of the most respected and influential legal networks in the world.