Europe Slovakia Dispute Resolution

Allen & Overy houses the market's leading dispute resolution team, renowned for its handling of complex and often international mandates aided by its excellent global network. The law firm is regularly mandated for its in-depth expertise in arbitrations under national and international rules, including investment state treaty proceedings and energy as well as construction-related disputes. Clients equally benefit from the firm's strength in finance, employment and intellectual property disputes as well as compensation and damages claims. In addition, Allen & Overy evidences capabilities in competition and administrative proceedings, which complements the firm's offering. Its clientele includes leading national and international pharmaceutical, energy and manufacturing companies.

RELEVANS ascends in the rankings following excellent client feedback and market support. The law firm 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.

Barger Prekop Attorneys offers an excellent dispute resolution practice with expertise in nationwide as well as CEE and European-wide mandates. The department enjoys a particularly strong standing in the arbitration world, handling construction as well as energy-related cases under national and international arbitration rules. The firm also handles arbitral enforcement proceedings. Furthermore, the team assists with a broad array of litigation ranging from employment to intellectual property and insurance disputes.

The internationally present law firm Dentons houses a prominent arbitration team experienced in proceedings in the energy and construction sectors. The team is also very active in litigation, representing clients in construction disputes and tax matters as well as administrative proceedings. Healthcare, media and insurance-related disputes are also within the firm's expertise. Furthermore, Dentons is present in criminal defence work, acting for individuals as well as corporates on fraud and corruption cases. Private individuals, public entities and corporates alike seek the firm's assistance.

The disputes resolution practice at Paul Q is especially respected for its strength in media disputes concerning freedom of speech, defamation and libel. It further boasts expertise across a wide remit of disputes mandates, handling copyright, real estate and unfair competition litigation. It is experienced in contentious cases relating to banking and finance, shareholder rights and competition law. Paul Q also assists clients with the review of administrative and court decisions.

The law firm Čechová & Partners handles a variety of disputes across Slovakia and beyond. With its expertise in handling disputes in the banking and finance, insurance and real estate sectors, the team is well placed to cater to a diverse clientele. Furthermore, clients benefit from the firm's strength in employment and trade mark litigation while also assisting with enforcement claims. Handling contentious insolvency matters also forms part of the firm's offering.

POLÁČEK & PARTNERS enters the rankings this year with strong market support. The team is known for its expertise in the energy sector, assisting clients with matters relating to gas, electricity and renewable energy. The lawyers also represent clients in construction disputes and administrative court proceedings. The firm frequently works with public sector clients.

RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS is a domestic law firm with a robust dispute resolution practice based in Bratislava. The team regularly acts for well-known corporates on nationwide litigation, especially those pertaining to procurement, insurance and construction disputes. Furthermore, the firm evidences strength in handling contractual and employment-related disputes. In addition to advising companies from the financial, telecommunications and technology sectors, RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS is also sought after by public entities including ministries.