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Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. Offices
ZOCHOVA 5
81103 BRATISLAVA
Slovakia
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Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Slovakia > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o.'s disputes practice covers a wide ambit of matters, which ranges from investment litigation to commercial arbitrations. In one highlight, the firm successfully defended the Slovak Republic in a €160m case under the Polish-Slovak Bilateral Investment Treaty (the Muszynianka case). The practice is led by Tatiana Prokopova, who has two decades of dispute resolution experience. Another key name is associate Eva Cibulková.Practice head(s):
Tatiana Prokopová
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Square Patton Boggs’ lawyers are professionals. I am happy to use their service as they always provide good arguments followed by an appropriate explanation. They were able to answer all my questions.’
Key clients
Decathlon SK
Government of Turkmenistan
LafargeHolcim European Business Services
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Croatia
Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic
Office of State Attorney of the Republic of Croatia
Rand Investments Ltd.
Republic of Kosovo
Romanian Embassy
TESCO STORES SR, a.s.
The Foreign Disputes Department of the State of Libya
Valvoline Inc.
Work highlights
- Assisted Slovak Republic with obtaining one of the year’s largest victories in international arbitration by successfully defending it in an arbitration worth more than €160 million under the Polish-Slovak Bilateral Investment Treaty. It was the first investment case involving an EU member state’s right to protect water as a strategic resource.
- Secured the fourth winning judgment for Tesco in complex and lengthy title litigation relating to restitutions and historical title issues.
- Advising Valvoline Inc., one of the world’s largest producers of oils and lubricants for the automotive industry, on a dispute over the supply of very specific industrial oils with a major Slovak customer.
Slovakia > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. serves as a one-stop-shop for advice on planning and development projects. In addition, it acts for private and government entities (including foreign diplomatic missions) on a range of matters, including leasing, property acquisitions, construction, property disputes and asset management. Recent work included advising clients on Covid-19 related measures. Group head Tatiana Prokopova focuses on zoning regulation, construction permitting and asset management matters.Practice head(s):
Tatiana Prokopová
Other key lawyers:
Katarína Ottová
Testimonials
‘Above and beyond legal services, both in terms of performance and delivery. Their legal research skills are impeccable, leaving no stone unturned. Detailed knowledge of the local real estate practice and application of local and diplomatic law.’
‘Tatiana Prokopova (Partner) and Katarína Ottova (Associate) have made every possible effort in our case.’
Key clients
Chipita Slovakia, s.r.o.
ČSOB
Decathlon SK s.r.o.
EMINOX Ltd.
First European Title Insurance Company Ltd.
LafargeHolcim European Business Services
Lordship a.s.
McCarter a.s.
McCarter Marketing s.r.o.
Private Individual/Slavin residence
Romanian Embassy
STERIS Corporation
TESCO STORES SR, a.s.
United States Embassy
Work highlights
- Advising the US Embassy on its acquisition of a prime-location real property in Bratislava for the construction of the new US Embassy compound.
- Secured the fourth winning judgment for Tesco in complex and lengthy title litigation relating to restitutions and historical title issues.
- Assisted LafargeHolcim European Business Services with the negotiation of new office premises in Košice city, including pre-rental arrangements relating to build-to-suit leasing.
Slovakia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o.'s team advises on a range of regulatory compliance issues related to finance transactions, such as those involving anti-money laundering, economic sanctions and counter-terrorism finance laws. On the transactional side, core areas of strength include trade receivables and factoring, real estate finance and acquisition finance. Elsewhere, the firm is active in the fintech area, where it generates mandates from high-growth tech-powered companies and fintech businesses. Practice head Danica Šebestová works with Silvia Belovičová.Practice head(s):
Danica Šebestová
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Československá obchodní banka a.s.
Eurofactor GmbH
Hanon Systems
Lordship a.s.
Work highlights
- Advise Banco Santander on Slovak law aspects of its factoring financing.
- Advised Československá obchodní banka, a.s. on its first series of green financings in the Slovak Republic.
Slovakia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. mainly acts for clients on corporate reorganisations, but it also assists venture capital firms and financiers with finding emerging companies to invest in, as well as undertaking other corporate transactions. Prague-based Radek Janecek leads the team. Tatiana Prokopova has over 20 years of M&A experience.Practice head(s):
Radek Janeček
Other key lawyers:
Tatian Prokopova; Katarina Ottova
Testimonials
‘Their expertise in both, though very different industries, has been outstanding. I would really point out their forward thinking, which has helped us in how to manage and drive the projects. Billing – precise, never had any issue here. Technology – up to date, as required to current environment.’
‘Tatian Prokopova – superb professional, very smart and knowledgeable, capable going very deep into the subject specifics, great English law language, friendly, great person. Katarina Ottova – fantastic help to Tatiana, manages projects on its own, very competent in real estate projects and intellectual property right, diligent, very nice person.’
Key clients
Air Liquide S.A.
Budejovický Budvar, národní podnik
Eaton Corporation
Eminox Ltd.
First European Title Insurance
gottschligg GmbH.
Hanon Systems LLC
Lincoln Electric
Lordship a.s.
LOTTE CHEMICAL DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Low & Bonar Slovakia, a.s
McCarter a.s
Minerals Technologies Inc.
MOZYTA s.r.o.
Schoeller Allibert Services B.V.
Steris Corporation
Work highlights
- Advise Lincoln Electric Holding on the implementation of a reorganisation plan, various business and employment matters and subsequent liquidation of Lincoln Electric s.r.o., a local subsidiary.
- Advising a British designer and manufacturer of exhaust systems on the client’s entry to Slovak market including establishment of local subsidiary and D&O liabilities guide. The client is opening a build-to-lease production plant in Easter Slovakia.
- Advised Hanon Systems LLC on various aspects of the acquisition of part of a bankruptcy estate in connection with the financing that the client provided to its contractual partner for such acquisition.
Slovakia > Employment Tier 3
Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. acts for international and local corporates in a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, with particular expertise in litigation (including proceedings before the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court) and investigations. It also advises on employment issues arising from transactions, as well as regulatory and data privacy matters. The firm is notably active in the life sciences, manufacturing and food & drink sectors. Counsel Stanislav Ďurica is the key name in the team.Practice head(s):
Stanislav Ďurica
Testimonials
‘The individual I worked with is easy to reach and I appreciate the collaboration and strong legal advice.’
Key clients
Bestrent s.r.o.
Budejovický Budvar, národní podnik
Compass Group Slovakia s. r. o.
ConvaTec Group PLC
Diebold Nixdorf
DS Smith Plc.
Essentra Plc
GlaxoSmithKline Slovakia s.r.o.
gottschligg GmbH
Lincoln Electric
LOTTE CHEMICAL DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Prof. Ing. Mária Bieliková, PhD.
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Prof. Bieliková, one of Slovakia’s foremost experts in AI research and, among other things, a founding member of the Slovak AI association, in litigation against a former employer, Slovak University of Technology, in respect of wrongful termination of employment after 31 years of service at the faculty.
- Advising Lincoln Electric on reorganising the company’s production with respect to a local subsidiary, including collective bargaining with trade unions and negotiating terms of employment terminations in mass layoffs.
- Advising Compass Group Slovakia s. r. o. on various employment issues, including litigation with a former manager, the dismissal process and the regular administrative review process pertaining to a decision of the Labour office on the breach of applicable labour regulations.
Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. > Firm Profile
The firm: Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet.
The firm gives clients a voice, supports their ambitions and is committed to working alongside them to achieve successful outcomes.
With a multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers in 47 offices across 20 countries, Squire Patton Boggs provides unrivalled access to expertise, guidance and invaluable connections on the ground. The firm delivers a seamlessly connected service that operates on any scale – locally or globally – and encompasses virtually every matter, jurisdiction and market.
The firm offers solutions shaped by a clear, commercially-focused understanding of clients’ business. Its robust and open culture enables the firm to find the right answers quickly and effectively from committed teams who understand the geographic, sector or issue-specific challenges at hand. Recognising the impact of politics and regulation on businesses across the world today, the firm has a unique mix of world-renowned lobbying and political capabilities supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
Squire Patton Boggs advises a diverse mix of clients – from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations – whom the firm places at the core of everything it does.
Main Contacts
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| Aerospace, defence and government services | |||
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| Aviation | |||
| Brands and consumer products | |||
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| Competition – antitrust | |||
| Construction and engineering | |||
| Corporate | |||
| Data privacy and cybersecurity | |||
| Energy and natural resources | |||
| Environmental, safety and health | |||
| Financial services | |||
| Government investigations and white-collar | |||
| Healthcare | |||
| Hospitality and leisure | |||
| Industrial products | |||
| Infrastructure | |||
| Institutional investors | |||
| Intellectual property and technology | |||
| International dispute resolution | |||
| International trade | |||
| Labour and employment | |||
| Latin America | |||
| Life sciences | |||
| Litigation | |||
| Media and advertising | |||
| Pensions | |||
| Private investment funds | |||
| Public and infrastructure finance | |||
| Public policy | |||
| Real estate | |||
| Restructuring and insolvency | |||
| Retail | |||
| Sports and entertainment | |||
| Tax credit finance and community development | |||
| Tax strategy and benefits | |||
| Transportation, shipping and logistics |
Other
Contact : Mark Ruehlmann (chairman/global CEO) Contact : Tatiana Prokopová (managing partner) Other offices : Abu Dhabi Other offices : Atlanta Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Berlin Other offices : Birmingham Other offices : Böblingen Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Cincinnati Other offices : Cleveland Other offices : Columbus Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Darwin Other offices : Denver Other offices : Doha Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hong Kong Other offices : Houston Other offices : Leeds Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : Madrid Other offices : Manchester Other offices : Miami Other offices : Moscow (winding down) Other offices : New York Other offices : New Jersey Other offices : Palo Alto Other offices : Paris Other offices : Perth Other offices : Phoenix Other offices : Prague Other offices : Riyadh Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : Santo Domingo Other offices : Seoul Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Singapore Other offices : Sydney Other offices : Tampa Other offices : Tokyo Other offices : Warsaw Other offices : Washington DCSquire Patton Boggs s.r.o. > Firm Profile
Recognised as one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, Squire Patton Boggs provides insight at the point where law, business and government meet.
Squire Patton Boggs gives clients a voice, supports their ambitions and is committed to working alongside them to achieve successful outcomes.
With a multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers in 45 offices across 20 countries, Squire Patton Boggs provides unrivalled access to expertise, guidance and invaluable connections on the ground. The firm delivers a seamlessly connected service that operates on any scale – locally or globally – and encompasses virtually every matter, jurisdiction and market.
Squire Patton Boggs offers solutions shaped by a clear, commercially focused understanding of clients’ business. The firm’s robust and open culture enables us to find the right answers quickly and effectively from committed teams of lawyers who understand the geographic, sector or issue-specific challenges at hand. Recognising the impact of politics and regulation on businesses across the world today, Squire Patton Boggs has a unique mix of world-renowned lobbying and political capabilities supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
The firm advises a diverse mix of clients – from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations – whom the firm places at the core of everything it does.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair/Global CEO | Mark J. Ruehlmann |