Considered an ‘absolute must for international deals involving Slovakia’, Cechová & Partners is experienced in providing services revolving around all aspects of corporate, commercial and M&A work, having advised on a range of cross-border matters and domestic transactions for clients in the life sciences, FMCG, automotive and transport industries. The firm is also a member of Lex Mundi, a global network of independent law firms which enables the practice to provide clients with access to lawyers from around the world. Lenka Šubeníková leads the team and is experienced in a number of corporate, commercial and M&A services including joint ventures, shareholder disputes and corporate reorganisations, while Katarina Cechova is a key name in complex cross-border M&A deals. Marek Holka assists clients with commercial contracts and corporate governance matters, and Miroslav Zaťko is noted for his experience in M&A transactions. Tomáš Rybár is another key name.
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Testimonials
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‘Tomas Rybar, Marek Holka and Ivan Kolenic are always very competent in every advice.’
‘Top local player on the market, absolute must for international deal involving Slovakia.’
‘Partners Lenka Subenikova and Tomas Rybar stand out and provide excellent local law support within the framework of complex cross-border deals for high demanding clients.’
‘Cechová & Partners provides reliable and professional services with a strong focus on client satisfaction. The team is knowledgeable and efficient, delivering solid legal advice across various areas. Their collaborative approach and clear communication set them apart, ensuring clients are well-informed throughout the process. The team has proven on several occasions that it can also handle urgent tasks on short notice.’
‘The team provides professional services in a timely manner and with a friendly approach.'
Key clients
- Mattoni 1873
- Naxnova, belonging to Astarc Group
- Jeronimo Martins Slovensko (Biedronka)
- Juniper Group (Constellation Software)
- Hengstler
- LEDVANCE
- Vertiv
- Flexiti
- ABB Solutions Slovakia
- Axxence Slovakia
Work highlights
- Advising Raiffeisen Beteiligungsholding on the acquisition of a majority interest in the Slovak Alfa Bio selling products under the Lunter brand, and creating a holding company for the multinational company.
- Advising Mattoni 1873 in its acquisition of shares in General Plastic, a Slovak producer of PET pre-forms.
- Assisting several clients, such as Amgen, Smartwings, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Vertiv, LEDVANCE and Jeronimo Martins Slovensko (Biedronka) with corporate governance and commercial contracts.
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Practice head
Lenka Šubeníková
Other key lawyers
Tomáš Rybár; Katarína Čechová; Marek Holka; Miroslav Zaťko; Ivan Kolenič