Corporate/M&A | Europe

A&O Shearman has an outstanding corporate practice recognised for its high-quality activity on big-ticket M&A matters. The law firm is also well equipped to advise on general corporate law, restructurings and the establishment of joint ventures. Members of the team work closely with other departments to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of a deal. The firm possesses considerable expertise in a number of sectors, including the energy, retail, technology and financial services industries.

Kinstellar is a top-tier firm that is widely recognised for its transactional experience in acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and the establishment of subsidiaries in Slovakia. It focuses its expertise on various sectors, including real estate, aviation, manufacturing and technology. The law firm frequently advises on CEE-wide mandates with Slovak elements, acting alongside its network of offices as well as global firms on cross-border matters.

Hillbridges has a well-known corporate team with a proven track record of handling cross-border M&A transactions for international clients. The law firm represents clients from an array of sectors, most notably from the manufacturing and energy industries. Lawyers in the team often advise on large-scale mergers, joint ventures and restructuring mandates. The practice also offers comprehensive corporate support and day-to-day advice for large domestic clients.

Taylor Wessing is a well-regarded international law firm with a strong corporate law offering. It provides corporate and transactional support to a diverse local and international client base. The law firm demonstrates experience in restructuring mandates and mergers. It also advises Slovak entrepreneurs on establishing their businesses. The team is particularly active in the real estate, medical, retail and energy sectors.

PRK Partners has a strong transactional practice that works on larger domestic as well as international matters. The law firm frequently teams up with magic circle firms to assist with multi-jurisdictional mandates. It is active in a range of industries such as retail, automotive, manufacturing and technology. The team also advises clients on restructuring and regulatory issues relating to transactions.

The RELEVANS team is well equipped to handle corporate and transactional mandates, with particular strength in dealing with acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. The law firm is a favourite among financial institutions, international investors and corporates. The practice also encompasses deals in the real estate sector.

Based in Bratislava, CMS has a broad transactional practice. The law firm deals with share acquisitions, carve-outs and joint ventures, and regularly acts on cross-border transactions, working closely with its European network. CMS is particularly active advising clients from the financial, logistics and aviation sectors.

Ments is a well-regarded domestic firm and is well placed to assist with a variety of corporate matters in Slovakia. It has experience acting for foreign investors as well as international clients on local law aspects of cross-border transactions. It is also well placed to assist with issues pertaining to market entry into Slovakia as well as corporate governance matters.