The team at LEGATE, s.r.o regularly acts in arbitral proceedings, and has a strong track record across construction claims, shareholder disputes, tax disputes, and administrative disputes. Managing partner Peter Vrábel heads up the practice. Michal Mistrík regularly handles international disputes, and is also well versed in alternative dispute resolution. Norbert Havrila and Miroslav Dudlák are also notable senior litigators.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘LEGATE provides us with a unique combination of in-depth knowledge and fast work pace. They are very flexible, focused on pragmatic solutions and do not devote time to the issues which are not so relevant for the client. This excellent team always delivers to us very practical advice on very efficient terms.'

  • ‘Peter Vrábel significantly benefits from acting as the arbitrator for the most reputable arbitration court in the country and we see how this experience is utilised in our mandates. We were in good hands right from the start and very much appreciated the professional, precise and structured working method.'

  • 'Peter Vrábel is an exceptional lawyer who has the ability to see the core of the dispute, his arguments are always very well thought through and structured. He is always on time and his advice is always very rational and practical. He knows how to present the case to the tribunal and has great advocacy skills.'

  • 'Michal Mistrík is a very rational practitioner, strongly defending the client and contributing alternative solutions for matters. He is so much dedicated to the case and very responsible for consistency of evidence presented to the court. The line of argument, when it is put by him in the written form, is really convincing.’
  • ‘Top legal advice and lawyers at LEAGTE; they see the business perspective of the transaction and are able to cover the most complex transactions on very tight schedules.’

  • ‘The practitioners working for LEGATE do act as one team, which always goes the extra mile for the client. This goal-oriented team has impressive strategic skills and brought reliable and quick responses. The team is very engaged and well connected. They used highly advanced technology to do in-depth screening of the case law from several different sources.’

  • ‘Peter Vrábel is an "old fox" litigator and therefore a tough negotiator utilising not just litigation but also international arbitration skills. He is capable of efficiently handling large and complex matters, which allows clients to confidently rely on him in long and complicated disputes. Michal Mistrík is a very pragmatic attorney, results focused and fully committed.’

  • ‘Peter Vrábel is an accomplished tactician and strategist with outstanding litigation skills. Prestigious practice and representation in the largest and most complex disputes with success. Unreal knowledge of legislation and regulation in several areas of law.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Peter Vrábel
LEGATE, s.r.o

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Vrábel, Miroslav Dudlák, Michal Mistrík

Other key lawyers

Norbert Havrila