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RELEVANS has long been the undisputed leader in litigation in Slovakia. It has shaped the Slovak litigation landscape like no other firm. The litigation team handles some of the country’s most high-profile, high-value, and legally complex cases, both domestically and across jurisdictions. Combined with a distinctive style of legal writing and advocacy, it delivers consistently successful outcomes for its clients.

Work highlights

  • Acted for defendants in a EUR 584 million dispute over the invalidity of legal acts;
  • Defended a major Slovak bank in litigation concerning receivables exceeding EUR 166 million;
  • Lead counsel in a high-profile EUR 300 million damages claim involving a prominent financial institution;
  • Legal representation across the “Carlton Case” – over 50 civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings, with major disputes surpassing EUR 200 million;
  • Advised on a series of disputes brought by electricity producers seeking reimbursement of network access payments;
  • Counsel in a complex EUR 90+ million damages case;
  • Represented a client in international arbitration over a EUR 31 million dispute stemming from a share purchase agreement.

Chambers Review

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What the Team is Known For

RELEVANS houses a well-known disputes team able to handle energy, real estate and insurance-related litigation. The team regularly acts for a diverse clientele on compensation claims as well as contractual and shareholder disputes across Slovakia. Tax and insolvency-related cases further count among the firm's expertise. Furthermore, clients benefit from the firm's strength in handling litigation in front of the highest European courts, especially those pertaining to constitutional law. Its client roster includes corporates, investors and financial institutions as well as private individuals.

Work Highlights

  • The team at RELEVANS advised Medical Care Holding as shareholder of EZP on proceedings pertaining to EZP's liquidation.

Strengths

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RELEVANS is our first choice for Slovakian matters.

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I would highlight their deep legal expertise, strategic thinking and a client-centred approach. They never fail to deliver high-quality work, marked by uniquely tailored solutions to us as a client.

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Besides the fact that RELEVANS works as a perfectly organised team, its written outputs are always consistent and rigorous.

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RELEVANS offers an excellent level of communication with the client, clarity and expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexander Kadela
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Alexander Kadela
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Alexander Kadela acts on nationwide and cross-border litigation including damages claims pertaining to energy, real estate, finance and insurance-related disputes.

Alexander Kadela is an experienced and very good lawyer who always represents the company.

Alexander Kadela brings a comfort and certainty to clients that they are being given the maximum that can be achieved and provided to the clients in the litigation area.

Alexander Kadela is an excellent expert with managerial skills.

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Tomáš Bardelčík
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Tomáš Bardelčík
3
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Tomáš Bardelčík has expertise assisting clients with a range of disputes, with experience in the banking, real estate and hospitality sectors.

I see Tomáš Bardelčík as a very precise and hard-working lawyer, focused on every detail of the case.

Tomáš Bardelčík is an excellent expert who communicates with the client immediately and in a timely manner.

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Alexander Kadela
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Alexander Kadela
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Tomáš Bardelčík
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Tomáš Bardelčík
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Members

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Alexander Kadela

Head of Department

Tomáš Bardelčík

Head of Department

Clients

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MCH – Medical Care Holding

Mr. M. Grund & Mr. R.Hrubý

Poštová banka

Rozhlas a televízia Slovenska

ČEZ Slovakia

Železničná spoločnosť Cargo Slovakia

Industries

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Administrative disputes

Banking, Finance & Tax disputes

Commercial disputes

Competition disputes

Disputes arising out of breaches of rights to protection of personality and good reputation of legal entities

Human Rights disputes

IP rights disputes