Nitschneider & Partners, s.r.o.

Managing Partner: Dušan Nitschneider

Equity Partner: Peter Marcis

Partner Employment: Danica Cerna Valentova

Senior Associates: Marek Bugan, Jan Janak, Petra Vanekova

NITSCHNEIDER & PARTNERS is a renowned medium-sized Slovak law firm based in Bratislava, with a strong international presence. Since its establishment in 2004, the firm has developed a high degree of specialisation, particularly in the areas of Labour Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Advertising & Media Law.

With a team of experienced lawyers drawing on years of expertise across various industries, the firm delivers first-class legal services tailored to both domestic and international clients. Its deep sectoral knowledge and commercially driven approach enable it to provide practical, results-oriented legal solutions.

In addition to its core specialisations, the firm advises on a broad spectrum of Commercial Law matters, including:

• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
• Real Estate and Construction Law
• Banking and Finance
• Competition (Antitrust) Law
• Corporate and Company Law

The firm also has extensive experience representing clients in administrative and judicial proceedings, including bankruptcy, restructuring, and regulatory matters.

NITSCHNEIDER & PARTNERS is widely recognised for combining the quality and sophistication of an international firm with the personal approach and flexibility of a focused, independent practice.

Employment law is a core area of NITSCHNEIDER & PARTNERS’ expertise, accounting for more than two-thirds of the firm’s legal practice in terms of revenue. With a team of experienced lawyers and paralegals, the firm provides comprehensive legal support across all aspects of labour and employment law.

In response to the growing labour shortage and evolving workforce dynamics, the firm regularly advises employers on matters such as cross-border posting and temporary assignment of employees, agency employment, and the employment of foreign nationals. The team offers tailored legal solutions that align with each client’s specific operational and strategic needs.

• Drafting and reviewing management and employment contracts, HR policies, and internal documentation governing labour relations
• Representing clients in employment-related litigation, mediation, and disputes involving employees and senior executives
• Advising on employment rights, including termination procedures and disciplinary actions
• Conducting internal investigations and compliance audits to manage risk and ensure legal adherence
• Structuring and advising on agency employment and temporary worker assignments
• Preparing secondment agreements and advising on immigration law and international mobility
• Providing legal support in the labour aspects of corporate transactions and outsourcing arrangements
• Advising on data protection compliance within HR operations
• Drafting and implementing work schedules, shift systems, and internal employer regulations
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety requirements
• Advising on wage structures, employee remuneration, and incentive schemes
• Addressing workplace discrimination and fostering diversity and inclusion policies
• Supporting clients with collective bargaining, trade union relations, and industrial relations strategy
• Delivering customised training programmes based on client needs

NITSCHNEIDER & PARTNERS takes a proactive and commercially focused approach, offering practical legal solutions to help clients manage their workforce efficiently, reduce legal risks, and remain compliant in a constantly changing regulatory environment.