RELEVANS Law Firm is a reference in the Slovakian market for a range of banking, finance and capital markets matters, including investment loans and loan financings, regulatory compliance and advice, document drafting and negotiating with notable work including major transactions for financial institutions. Practice head Marián Masarik, who draws on over 25 years of experience, is a name to note in the industry, with clients praising his ‘practical, solution-oriented advice that adds real value to the deal process’. Other key names include Martina Vida, a specialist in dealing with securities law matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I would like to highlight Marián Masarik and Martina Vida. In comparison to individuals from other law firms, we consider their approachability, flexibility, or ability to anticipate legal risks before they become issues as a great advantage.’
- ‘Relevans has a professional and skilful team that operates with a business-conscious mindset. They are proactive and responsive.’
- ‘The law firm has built a strong reputation and continues to rank among the top legal practices, as confirmed by excellent client feedback and multiple awards across various areas of law. In my view, compared to other firms, this law office has built the reliable and expert legal teams in Bratislava—professionals whose judgment and expertise we trust without hesitation.’
- ‘We would like to highlight the work of Marián Masarik, whose deep knowledge of banking structures and solution-oriented advice were invaluable in our transaction. Alongside him, Martina Vida’s expertise in financing and her outstanding management skills helped deliver a smooth and favourable outcome.’
- ‘We’ve leaned on the team for cross-border financings and bond issuances where regulatory questions were just as important as the transaction itself. They manage both sides seamlessly, guiding us through lender negotiations while also keeping the compliance side watertight.’
- ‘The banking and finance team has become our first call for any financing or capital markets issue. They bring a mix of deep expertise and commercial understanding that makes complex transactions feel manageable.'
Key clients
- 365. bank
- Best Hotel Properties
- City Arena
- Eurovea
- Eurovea Byty
- Ganz House
- INVEST-GROUND
- J&T BANKA
- J&T FINANCE GROUP SE
- JTRE
- Kalos
- NAŠI
Work highlights
Advised J&T Finance Group on the sale of a 98.45% stake in 365.bank, to KCB Bank NV, in a EUR 761m transaction.
Advised a developer on the €168m syndicated loan financing for ‘’Downtown Yards’’, a residential and mixed-use project in Bratislava.
Advised City Arena on the refinancing of an investment loan and enhancement of the security package for the City Arena PLUS project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Marián Masarik
Other key lawyers
Martina Vida