CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (CMNO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Plachy as Counsel and Head of Dispute Resolution in its Bratislava office. Peter joins the firm from A&O Shearman.
Peter has over a decade of experience in advising clients on high-stakes disputes, often involving complex cross-border elements. He has acted as counsel in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations and has represented clients before all instances of the Slovak courts. He has been involved in arbitrations administered by leading arbitration institutions, including the ICC, LCIA, VIAC and ICSID. Peter has particular experience in representing clients in corporate and post-M&A disputes, as well as in disputes in the energy, oil and gas, insurance, hospitality, technology and automotive sectors.
Juraj Fuska, Managing Partner of CMS Bratislava, comments: “Peter's appointment is a significant step in bolstering our capabilities in this critical practice area. His experience and strategic approach to contentious matters will be a great added value to our clients. We are confident that Peter will play a key role in the development and leadership of our Dispute Resolution practice in Slovakia and further enhancing our firm's reputation for excellence.”
Zsolt Okányi, CMS Partner and Global Head of Dispute Resolution, adds: “We’re delighted to welcome Peter to our team. He has a proven track record of managing complex cross-border disputes and his sector expertise is well-aligned with our strategic goals for the entire region. Peter will undoubtedly strengthen our Dispute Resolution practice and provide our clients with the highest level of legal support.”
Peter is ranked as a Leading Associate in dispute resolution by Legal 500 and as a Future Leader in Arbitration by Lexology Index (formerly known as Who’s Who Legal).
Peter Plachy says: “I’m excited to join the CMS team in Bratislava. The firm’s outstanding international arbitration credentials, strong regional footprint, and culture of collaboration provide a powerful platform to support clients across Slovakia and CEE. I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues to deliver strategic and effective dispute resolution services.”
Peter is the latest in a series of strategic appointments for the firm in Slovakia. In November 2024, Martin Jurecko joined the firm’s Real Estate practice as partner, and in May 2024, Juraj Fuska was appointed as Managing Partner of the CMS Bratislava office.
CMS is one of the largest international law firms in Slovakia and provides a full range of legal advice. The firm has extensive experience advising on some of the most significant cross-border deals, including M&A and financing transactions, restructurings, real estate investments and greenfield developments.