Corporate/M&A | Europe

The firm 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, real estate and financial services industries. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Kinstellar is a top-tier firm, widely recognised for its transactional experience in acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and the establishment of subsidiaries in Slovakia. It focuses its expertise in various sectors, including real estate, telecommunications, 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.

Barger Prekop Attorneys is well known for its M&A experience as well as its corporate assistance offering, including corporate restructurings. The law firm frequently represents energy clients in large-scale projects, as well as insurance groups on multinational transactions. It is also involved in high-value transactions in the technology and transportation industries. The team regularly cooperates with international firms, providing support 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 insurance, energy and gaming 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.

HKV Law Firm is a widely respected Slovakian firm acting on large M&A transactions. It also provides corporate advice to large domestic as well as international companies. The practice demonstrates considerable expertise in the establishment of joint ventures. Lawyers in the team are highly experienced in the real estate, manufacturing, private equity, media and technology sectors.

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, logistics, retail and energy sectors.

Dentons has a reputable team that acts for a range of domestic and international clients. It is frequently involved in high-value corporate acquisitions and disposals, and shows particular proficiency in relation to transactions in the real estate sector. The team is equally well equipped to deal with inbound investments and corporate restructurings. The law firm also handles matters arising in various other industries, particularly energy and finance.

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 media, automotive, manufacturing and technology. The team also advises clients on restructuring and regulatory issues relating to transactions.

RELEVANS joins the rankings with an established team that 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 amongst financial institutions, international investors and corporates. The practice also encompasses deals in the real estate sector.

Čechová & Partners is a firm with a longstanding presence in the market, offering a range of corporate advisory and transactional services. It is well equipped to assist with restructurings, acquisitions and mergers. The law firm teams up with domestic firms in other jurisdictions to work on multi-jurisdictional matters. The team regularly represents clients from the manufacturing, technology and pharmaceutical industries.

Paul Q is well reputed for providing corporate advice to established local and international clients. The services offered include transaction structuring, due diligence and day-to-day corporate assistance. The law firm acts for clients from a range of industries such as automotive, construction, pharmaceuticals and media.