Pavol Poláček
About
Provided by Pavol Poláček
Practice Areas
Pavol specializes in energy, litigation and real estate. He is responsible for leading key transactions and providing strategic advice on process set-up and risk management. He represents clients before Slovak courts and arbitration tribunals and advises them on appropriate litigation strategy. Pavol has advised energy clients on numerous regulatory issues and assisted in preparation of energy legislation. He speaks English and French fluently.
Career
Founding partner at Poláček & Partners (since 2013). Previously, he worked at renowned law firms in Bratislava, Paris and Seoul.
Professional Memberships
Slovak Bar Association, Aattorney-at-law
The Law Society, Solicitor for England and Wales (non-practicing)
Arbitration Court of the Slovak Bar Association, Arbitrator
Publications
“Analyses of selected problems related to the implementation of the new Restitution Act” (2010),
“Commercial Property in the Slovak Republic 2010” (2010),
“Introduction to Foreign Investments in Slovakia“ (2008),
Pavol regularly speaks at major energy conferences and publishes for local energy portals.
Personal
Pavol studied law at Comenius University in Bratislava, European law at Université Paris-Est in Paris and European public administration at KU Leuven in Belgium.
Chambers Review
Europe
Pavol Poláček is recognised for representing energy producers, associations and investors in regulatory procedures and contentious mandates. He also regularly advises on commercial contracts and legislative changes.
Pavol Poláček of POLÁČEK & PARTNERS is particularly active in energy, real estate and insurance disputes, appearing in front of all court levels throughout Slovakia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pavol Poláček has a great sense for strategy. He always has the bigger picture in mind, which adds a lot of value with his visionary and out-of-the-box thinking."
"Pavol is involved, professional, fair and respected and has the perfect idea for the next step."
"Pavol has an excellent reputation. He is visionary and active in policy discussion about set-up of the energy sector in Slovakia."
"He is able to give us advice not only on legal matters but also on the overall strategy and potential risks or opportunities. He is well known in the market."
"He is highly capable and professional and has very strong communication skills."
"He is consistent and flexible with a sense of business and a drive."
"Pavol Poláček has a great sense for strategy. He always has the bigger picture in mind, which adds a lot of value with his visionary and out-of-the-box thinking."
"Pavol is involved, professional, fair and respected and has the perfect idea for the next step."
"Pavol has an excellent reputation. He is visionary and active in policy discussion about set-up of the energy sector in Slovakia."
"He is able to give us advice not only on legal matters but also on the overall strategy and potential risks or opportunities. He is well known in the market."
"He is highly capable and professional and has very strong communication skills."
"He is consistent and flexible with a sense of business and a drive."