Cechová & Partners remains a first port of call for Slovakian and international clients, for an array of employment-related matters, regularly handling employment terminations, HR issues, litigations, for clients in industries ranging from IT to pharma. Head of employment practice Tomáš Rybár is praised for his ‘deep expertise’ in complex employment matters, and is supported by Lenka Šubeníková, who is adept in handling the employment side of M&A transactions. The ’outstanding’ Peter Fedor is also a name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes this practice unique is its deep understanding of employment law, combined with a practical and solution-oriented approach. The team is highly responsive, knowledgeable, and collaborative. Potential clients would appreciate their ability to navigate complex HR challenges with clarity and precision. Čechová & Partners stands out for its client-centric mindset, transparent communication, and efficiency in handling matters.’
- ‘Peter Fedor has been my main point of contact, and I’ve found him to be exceptionally helpful, professional, and insightful. His ability to understand the nuances of our HR needs and provide tailored advice is what sets him apart. He is approachable, thorough, and always willing to go the extra mile. These qualities have made our collaboration smooth and productive. Other team members I’ve interacted with have also demonstrated strong legal acumen, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in supporting their clients.’
- ‘We have been cooperating with Čechová & Partners for 19 years, and our long-term relationship reflects the exceptional professionalism, consistency, and reliability of their practice. What makes the team truly unique is their deep understanding of both Slovak and international business environments, combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset. They are highly responsive, well-coordinated, and capable of handling complex cross-border matters with confidence and precision. The firm provides advice that is not only legally sound but also commercially practical, which is particularly valuable for an international manufacturing group like ours.'
- ‘The individuals we work with stand out through their professionalism, integrity, and strong business acumen. They combine excellent legal expertise with a genuine understanding of our operational and HR challenges across multiple countries.'
- ‘Peter Fedor has a gift for translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice. We always feel well-informed and empowered to make decisions.’
- ‘What makes this employment law practice unique is its deep understanding of both the legal and human dimensions of workplace issues. The team combines technical excellence with a pragmatic, business-focused mindset, which is essential when advising on sensitive employment matters. They are particularly adept at managing risk while also helping us maintain a balanced, people-oriented approach in line with our company values.’
Key clients
- Lenovo
- Crown Packaging/Crown Bevcan
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- LEDVANCE
- Hengstler
- GlobalLogic
- Globalization Partners
- Axxence Slovakia
- Organon
- Bluefin Payment Systems
- AFS Visicom
- ABB Solutions Slovakia
Work highlights
Providing Lenovo with legal advice in all areas of employment and labour law, including the preparation of documentation, organisational changes and reorganisation, termination of employment, disputes, complaints handling, litigation, international assignments, protection of privacy and personal data, labour inspections, etc.
Providing Crown Packaging/Crown Bevcan with comprehensive legal advice in the field of employment and labour law, including advice in trade union relations, on disciplinary employment proceedings, termination of employment, litigation, cases of out-of-court settlement with former employees, preparation of standard documentation, internal guidelines, planning work changes or adjustments working time and the protection of personal data.
Providing legal support to GlobalLogic’s operations in Slovakia related to various employment law matters (including contracts, revision of internal policies, assistance in specific employment cases, labour inspectorate assistance, employment termination cases, etc.), privacy law (assistance related to GDPR and local data protection requirements), employee relations, etc.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Tomáš Rybár
Other key lawyers
Peter Fedor; Lenka Šubeníková