L/R/P advokáti, s.r.o. advises energy and power providers, suppliers and distributors in key services including the full transactional cycle, regulatory advice, public procurement advice and contract drafting and negotiating. Barbora Balunová remains a key contact for the team in energy matters, particularly in acquisitions and works alongside founding partner, Tomáš Lysina, who has notable proficiency in the greenfield and brownfield spaces.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘We are of the opinion that the team working at L/R/P advokati, s.r.o. provides a wide range of expertise in the subject area through several experts focused on providing high-quality legal services. Their practical approach and ability to quickly adapt to new problems and challenges arising in the dispute resolution process have proven invaluable during our cooperation with them on several dispute resolution cases. In addition, we would like to highlight their motivated, professional and prompt approach to each of our requests, which led to quick responses, better solutions or, if necessary, legal advice in a short time. These requirements are always met, which increases our maximum trust in their services.’
  • ‘Very versatile team, flexible billing, subject matter knowledge, very good associates, professional and timely work done.’
  • ‘We value their expertise and openness.’
  • ‘The law firm is business-oriented and very pro-client oriented.’
  • ‘Barbora Balunova has notable skills in energy-related transactions and handles matters in professional and pro-client manner.’

Key clients

  • Pow-en, a.s.
  • V-Elektra Slovakia, a.s..
  • amperSYS a. s.
  • Ministry of Health of the Slovak republic
  • TOMEGAS SK, s. r. o.
  • AGIS SK, s.r.o.
  • HTMAS s.r.o.
  • HTEnergy s.r.o.
  • FLAI Cars, a. s.
  • E-Group, a. s.
  • DG-energy, a. s.
  • Prvá rozvojová spoločnosť, a.s.

Work highlights

Advised ENVIROGAS-SK, s.r.o. on EFET contracts conclusion regarding the purchase and sale of natural gas totalling from EUR 300 to 700m per case.
Provided legal advice to electricity trading companies on the negotiation and conclusion of EFET contracts with Ukrainian suppliers, including assessment of cross-border capacity profiles responsibilities, with atotal supply value of EUR 100m per year.
Provided a comprehensive assessment for multiple clients regarding their potential obligation to register under the ETS 2 scheme in connection with CO₂ emissions.
Practice head

Barbora Balunová; Tomáš Lysina