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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- Martina Vida - her meticulous attention to detail, combined with her approachable and collaborative nature, sets her apart from others in her field. Marián Masarik - in comparison to individuals from other law firms, we consider his approachability, flexibility, and ability to anticipate legal risks before they become issues as a great advantage.
- Over the years, we noted that the law firm creates a professional work environment for the lawyers and takes care of their motivation and satisfaction. We found it very important that the law firm takes care not only about its co-workers but also about their clients. Relevans and its people stand behind a job well done, and the results are visible.
- ‘We have worked with the banking, finance and capital markets team for many years and consistently rely on them for their expertise in complex financings, bond issuances, and cross-border transactions. They manage every aspect of a deal seamlessly in-house, which gives us confidence in both the quality and efficiency of their work. The team is proactive, detail-oriented, and communicates with clarity, ensuring smooth execution even on the most demanding timelines.’
- ‘We would like to highlight the work and approach of partner Marián Masarik. His sharp commercial insight and exceptional negotiation skills, were instrumental in ensuring our transaction was executed seamlessly in both domestic and cross-border aspects. With a deep understanding of banking structures, he consistently provides practical, solution-oriented advice that adds real value to the deal process.'
- ‘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.'
- ‘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.’
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