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Čechová & Partners

Čechová & Partners

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Slovakia

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

Čechová & Partners is home to a well-experienced corporate team, handling matters ranging from shareholder acquisitions, corporate restructurings, corporate governance, due diligence to commercial contracting and negotiating with the team working on both the buy-side and the sell-side. The firm is led by Lenka Šubeníková, who has notable experience with cross-border transactions; Tomáš Rybár, who boasts a wealth of knowledge in life sciences; Katarína Čechová, whose expertise is centred around insolvency, restructurings and arbitration; and Tomáš Maretta, who leads the competition and antitrust practice. Miroslav Zaťko is also a key name to note.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Lenka Subenikova (and her team) provides strong value, with the appropriate understanding of the needs of the client. Super helpful.’
  • ‘No matter how fast things move, Tomas Maretta is consistently available, engaged, and proactive. He is not only a skilled lawyer but a true partner.’
  • The cooperation with Čechová & Partners was at a high level, taking into account our interests and needs at every step.'
  • ‘Team is well-recognised, always available and responsive. They have a deep knowledge of the market.’
  • ‘Very responsive, pragmatic and good to collaborate with.’
  • ‘Practice is defined by specialist expertise, client-focused service, and a collaborative approach that delivers practical, results-driven solutions. Clients benefit from the personal attention of a boutique firm, combined with the resources and capabilities of a larger practice.’

Key clients

  • Allplan GmbH
  • Amgen
  • Astellas
  • Ceragon
  • DP World
  • EIM Executive Management
  • Framatome SAS
  • Fresenius Kabi
  • Hengstler
  • Jeronimo Martins
  • Lenovo
  • Ledvance

Work highlights

Provided legal support on buyer’s side on all Slovak aspects in connection with the acquisition by Worthington Steel (a publicly traded U.S.-based steel processor) – via its company Tempel Steel Company – of shares in S.I.T.E.M. S.p.A., including due diligence, transaction document review, corporate law advice, remedy of DD issues and closing.
Provided legal assistance to Framatome SAS with the acquisition of a shareholding from a Slovak energy company.
Provided legal support (on the buyer’s side) to Naxnova (a company within the Astarc Group) on all Slovak aspects of the acquisition of shares in QUAD Industries BV, a Belgian company having its key subsidiary in Slovakia.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Katarína Čechová
Katarína Čechová
Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Lenka Šubeníková
Lenka Šubeníková
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Marek Holka
Marek Holka
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Miroslav Zaťko
Miroslav Zaťko
Practice head

Lenka Šubeníková