Comprehensive legal services for corporate clients with international reach

We will conduct a thorough analysis of your business model, evaluating its compliance with the law and identifying potential legal risks. We will establish collaborative relationships among founders through the creation of a shareholder agreement and a memorandum of association. Our services extend to clarifying distinctions between specific types of companies concerning internal operations, remuneration possibilities for employees and other involved parties, and the overall appeal to prospective investors. Expert advice will be provided on intellectual property protection, including know-how, trademark registration, domain names, and license agreements. Additionally, we offer guidance on personal data protection in accordance with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations. We will help establish relationships with employees and design incentive schemes such as Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP). Furthermore, our expertise includes crafting general terms and conditions for your internet project, along with related documentation such as cookies policy, privacy policy, affiliate programs, and complaint procedures.

We will assist you in determining the most appropriate form of business—whether a trade license or a business company—taking into consideration the specific advantages and disadvantages associated with each legal structure. Our expertise allows us to provide tailored advice to help you make an informed decision. For those opting for a trade license, we will guide you through the selection of individual trades, initiate the commencement of business with the Trade Licensing Office, and manage the entire process, representing you throughout proceedings at the Trade Licensing Office. Alternatively, if a business company is deemed more suitable for your business plan, we will aid you in selecting the optimal form of business. Our services extend to creating the necessary establishment documents and representing you throughout the proceedings at the Commercial Register, including the submission of a proposal for the registration of the company.

In connection with modifications to your business company, the preparation of a set of meticulously crafted documents is imperative. Furthermore, this legal domain is susceptible to frequent legislative alterations and is notably formal, necessitating officially certified signatures, detailed personal data, and other obligatory formalities. A substantial portion of our services can be seamlessly conducted online. Leveraging electronic communication with the relevant authorities allows us to economize on court and administrative fees. We offer comprehensive legal services concerning changes to your business company, including: Change of business name and registered office Modification, restriction, or expansion of business activities, and cancellation of trade licenses Dismissal or appointment of a statutory representative or proxy Dismissal or appointment of a member of the board of directors or supervisory board Resignation of a member of a company body Alteration of data pertaining to the director, proxy, shareholder, member of the board of directors, or supervisory board Transfer of shares Increase or decrease of share capital Merger, acquisition, or division of a company Exclusion of a shareholder and cancellation of a shareholder’s participation in the company Change of legal form Alteration of the ultimate beneficial owner

When contemplating the acquisition of a company, share, enterprise, or a specific business unit, it is prudent to have insight into its legal history. This enables a comprehensive assessment of potential legal risks associated with the transaction. To fulfill this need, we conduct a thorough legal due diligence of the target entity, coupled with a comprehensive analysis of its legal standing. The outcome will be presented to you in the form of a legal review report, outlining the findings of the legal audit and highlighting any significant risks identified.

With extensive experience in providing comprehensive legal services for e-shops and online businesses, we specialize in the following areas: For E-shops and Online Businesses: Tailor-made Individualized General Terms and Conditions (GTC): Crafting customized and detailed general terms and conditions to suit your business needs. Drafting Necessary Documentation: Preparing essential documentation such as complaint procedures, privacy policies, cookie policies, and more. Contract Drafting: Drafting contracts related to your business partners and customers to ensure clarity and legal compliance. In the Field of Information Technology Law: Software Development Contracts: Drafting software development contracts, whether developed internally by your employees or outsourced to external suppliers, including sole contractors, companies, employees, or subcontractors. Contract Documentation for Outsourcing Software Development: Preparing comprehensive contract documentation for outsourcing software development, addressing relationships with external suppliers. Contracts with Software Developers: Drafting contracts tailored to the specific nature of the relationship with software developers, be it as employees or external suppliers. License and Sublicense Agreements: Crafting agreements for the use of software, including license and sublicense agreements. Database Law Consultancy: Providing legal advice and guidance in the field of database law. Legal Consultancy in Software Law: Offering legal consultation services covering various aspects of software law. Domain Name Rights Consultancy: Advising on rights associated with domain names, including agreements on domain rights transfer, resolution of domain disputes, and more. Our aim is to deliver comprehensive and specialized legal support tailored to the unique requirements of e-shops and online businesses in the rapidly evolving landscape of information technology.

We offer comprehensive services to guide you through the trademark registration process, tailoring our assistance to your specific needs: Trademark Type and Jurisdiction Advice: Advising on the type of trademark to register (word, logo, combined, etc.) and the appropriate jurisdiction (national, EU, international). Goods and Services Classification: Assisting in choosing the relevant classes of goods and services for trademark protection. Trademark Search: Conducting a search for registered trademarks to identify potential similarities or identical marks before preparing and submitting your application. Trademark Application Preparation and Submission: Preparing a comprehensive trademark application and submitting it to the relevant trademark office. Representation in Registration Proceedings: Representing you in trademark registration proceedings before the competent authority. Legal Advice for Competition Objections: Providing legal advice and preparing necessary documentation in the event of competition objections during registration proceedings. Opposition Proceedings: Preparing and filing oppositions to trademark applications if competitors attempt to use a mark similar to yours, and representing you in these proceedings. Revocation or Invalidity Proceedings: Preparing motions for revocation or invalidity of trademarks if others use a designation or a registered trademark similar to yours, and representing you in these proceedings. Trademark Rights Infringement Claims: Assisting with claims to legal protection in the event of trademark rights infringement, prohibiting such infringements, and seeking the removal of consequences resulting from the interference. Compensation for Damages: Enforcing the right to compensation for damages, including lost profits, resulting from trademark infringement. Non-Pecuniary Damage Claims: Representing you in exercising your right to adequate compensation for non-pecuniary damage, including monetary compensation. Representation in Intellectual Property Rights Disputes: Providing legal representation in intellectual property rights disputes, ensuring compliance with the legal obligation to be represented by a lawyer in such cases. Additionally, our services include: Trademark Renewal: Ensuring the timely renewal of trademark registrations. Transfer or Assignment of Rights: Registering the transfer or assignment of rights from the trademark application to another applicant or the transfer or assignment of the trademark to another owner. License Agreement Entry: Facilitating the entry of license agreements or termination in the trademark register. Goods or Services List Narrowing: Assisting in the entry of modifications, such as narrowing the list of goods or services, amendment to the license agreement, or other modifications in the trademark. Lien Entry or Deletion: Managing the entry of liens in the register or their deletion from the register. Execution Entry or Termination: Facilitating the entry of execution or its termination in the register. Feel free to contact us at any time for advice and representation across all aspects of trademark registration and protection.

Our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) services encompass a comprehensive range of offerings to guide you through the entire process: Due Diligence: Conducting thorough due diligence to assess the legal and financial aspects of the transaction. Transaction Contractual Documentation: Preparation of comprehensive transactional contractual documentation tailored to the specific requirements of the M&A deal. Legal Advice Throughout the Process: Providing legal advice at every stage of the M&A process, ensuring a thorough understanding of legal implications and considerations. Cross-Border Transactions: Addressing the complexities of cross-border transactions by incorporating foreign law considerations, where applicable. Negotiation Assistance: Assisting clients in negotiations to ensure their interests are effectively represented and safeguarded. Representation Before Competent Authorities: Acting as a representative before competent authorities, including the commercial register, antitrust authorities, and other relevant entities. Our goal is to offer a seamless and comprehensive legal support system for mergers and acquisitions, addressing the intricacies of each transaction and ensuring that our clients are well-informed and legally protected throughout the entire process.

We offer customized legal support in the preparation of various business contracts tailored to your specific needs. Our services include: Tailor-Made Business Contracts: Preparation of personalized business contracts, such as purchase agreements, contracts for work, mandate contracts, agency agreements, credit contracts, transportation agreements, commission contracts, forwarding contracts, inominate contracts, futures contracts, and others. Contract Review and Commentary: Analysis and commentary on draft contracts submitted by your business partners, along with the preparation of counter-drafts when necessary. Negotiation Representation: Representation in negotiations with your business partners, providing support and assistance during the negotiation process. Unified Contract Types: If you require standardized contracts for your business, we can prepare model contracts or general terms and conditions tailored to your specific industry and needs. Our goal is to ensure that your business contracts are legally sound, comprehensive, and aligned with your objectives. Whether you need a specific contract prepared or assistance in negotiations, we are here to provide expert legal support.

The sale of a business, also known as an enterprise, is a complex process that involves meeting various legal conditions and requirements. It encompasses not only legal considerations but also involves significant tax implications. This process differs substantially from the transfer of a business share and the sale of individual business assets, such as real estate or machinery. Leveraging our extensive experience, we provide comprehensive legal services and guidance throughout the sale and purchase of a business or its segments. Our services include the preparation of a business sale contract, along with other necessary documentation. We handle filings with the Commercial Register and provide representation in proceedings related to the Commercial Register.

For our clients, we offer a comprehensive suite of legal services in the domain of advertising, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and regulations: Legal Analysis of Advertising: Conducting a thorough legal analysis of advertising content before its publication to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Advice on Advertising Law: Providing legal advice on advertising laws and regulations, particularly in relation to specific products such as alcohol, drugs, and other regulated substances. Competition Conditions and Marketing Rules: Designing competition conditions and rules for marketing competitions and consumer games, ensuring alignment with legislation, especially in avoiding classification under strict gambling laws. Compliance Assessment: Assessing the compliance of competition conditions and marketing rules with relevant legislation from the perspective of the competition organizer. Tax Considerations: Paying special attention to the legal situation of competitors and winners, with a focus on the crucial tax aspect of such competitions and games. Risk Mitigation: By appropriately setting the conditions and rules of the competition, we work to eliminate any disadvantages or risks that may arise from the competition. Our aim is to provide comprehensive legal support, ensuring that advertising activities and promotional competitions are conducted in full compliance with the law, minimizing risks, and safeguarding the interests of our clients.

We offer comprehensive services related to civil contracts, including drafting, commenting on, and representing clients in various types of contracts such as purchase agreements, gift agreements, contracts for work, loan agreements, lease agreements, and future contract agreements. Our expertise extends to providing representation, accompaniment, and assistance in negotiating the conclusion of contracts. In addition to drafting and commenting on contracts, we address a variety of issues for our clients, including: Protection of Personality and Honor: Safeguarding the personality and honor of natural persons, and protecting the name and reputation of legal persons. Co-ownership and Its Settlement: Addressing issues related to joint co-ownership, non-share co-ownership of spouses, and facilitating their settlement. Lien, Encumbrance, and Pledge: Providing guidance on matters related to lien, encumbrance, and pledge. Liability for Damages and Compensation: Advising on liability for damages and seeking compensation, addressing unjust enrichment and its release. Liability for Defects: Handling matters related to liability for defects in various contexts. Assignment of Claim, Assumption of Debt, Accession to Obligation: Facilitating processes such as the assignment of claims, assumption of debt, and accession to obligations. Securing Liabilities: Advising on and implementing measures to secure liabilities, including contractual penalties, guarantees, liens, and debt recognition. Offsetting Liabilities and Settlement Agreements: Addressing the offsetting of liabilities and facilitating settlement agreements. These services, among many others, are designed to meet the diverse legal needs of our clients in the realm of civil contracts and related matters.

In the realm of labor law, we offer comprehensive employment advice tailored to both employees and employers. Our services include expertise in the following areas: Drafting Legal Acts: Assisting with the drafting of legal acts related to the establishment and termination of employment, such as employment contracts, management contracts, agreements on work performed outside of the employment relationship, termination of employment by notice, agreement on termination of employment, immediate termination of employment, termination in the trial period, and more. Collective Redundancies: Providing advice and guidance on matters related to collective redundancies. Legal Representation in Court Proceedings: Representing clients in court proceedings associated with labor disputes. Internal Regulations: Preparation of internal regulations, including Labor Rules and codes of ethics. Agency Employment and Employee Posting: Offering guidance on agency employment and the posting of employees to user employers. Data Protection under GDPR: Ensuring compliance with personal data protection laws, including GDPR, in the context of labor law. Representation Before the Labor Inspectorate: Providing representation in proceedings before the labor inspectorate. Advice on Work-Related Issues: Advising on matters related to obstacles at work, compensation in labor law, and other relevant issues. Our goal is to offer comprehensive and tailored legal support in labor law matters, ensuring both employees and employers are well-informed and legally protected in various aspects of employment relationships.

We offer a range of services in the field of intellectual property, including: Drafting Copyright Agreements: Preparation of copyright agreements and various types of agreements, such as license agreements, sublicenses, and license terms. Advice on Specific Issues: Providing advice on specific issues, including matters related to employee copyright work, joint work, and custom work. Enforcement of Copyright Claims: Assisting in the enforcement of copyright claims, ensuring that your intellectual property rights are protected. Computer Program and Database Consultancy: Providing specialized consultancy services for computer programs and databases. In addition to copyright-related services, we also offer: Intellectual Property Registration: Advising and assisting in the registration of patents, trademarks, utility models, designs, and other intellectual property. Protection and Enforcement of Rights: Ensuring protection and enforcement of your rights in case of misuse of your work or other intellectual property, including representation in court. Our objective is to offer comprehensive legal support for the protection and management of intellectual property rights, ensuring that your creative works and innovations are safeguarded and your rights are asserted when necessary.

Our office possesses extensive experience in GDPR implementation across diverse business sectors. We offer comprehensive legal advice in the field of personal data protection, including: Audit and GAP Analysis: Conducting audits and GAP analyses to assess your GDPR compliance status. Documentation Preparation or Commenting: Preparing or providing comments on necessary documentation, including internal directives, agreements with business partners and customers, labor law documentation, etc. Drafting or Commenting on General Terms and Conditions: Drafting or providing comments on general terms and conditions and rules of personal data processing (Privacy Policy) for your website. Drafting or Commenting on Cookie Rules: Preparing or commenting on cookie rules and providing advice on ePrivacy. Assistance in Setting Up Personal Data Processing: Assisting in setting up personal data processing procedures in accordance with GDPR requirements. Legal Advice and Support in Data Protection Authority Controls: Offering legal advice and comprehensive support during data protection authority controls, including representation in court if needed. Our goal is to ensure that your organization complies with GDPR regulations, safeguarding the privacy and data protection rights of individuals. If you have any specific inquiries or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

In the process of buying or selling real estate, whether it’s an apartment, non-residential space, family house, land, or other property, we offer comprehensive legal coverage for the entire process. Our services include: Reservation Contract, Future Agreement, and Purchase Agreement: Preparation and commentary on the reservation contract, contract on the future agreement, and the purchase agreement or agreement for the transfer of ownership. We represent you in negotiations with the counterparty and the real estate agency. Notary Deposit: Cooperation with a notary to provide a notary deposit, ensuring the security of your funds. Other Real Estate Contracts: Preparation of various real estate contracts, including donation contracts, contracts for the establishment or cancellation of a lien, pledge agreements, and others. We represent you in negotiations with the mortgage bank and provide commentary on draft collateral agreements and mortgage loan agreements. Lease Agreements: Drafting or commenting on lease agreements for apartments or other real estate. We represent you in negotiations with the landlord or tenant. Real Estate Cadastre Services: Comprehensive legal service and representation in the real estate cadastre, including the preparation and submission of a proposal for an entry in the real estate cadastre. Our objective is to ensure a smooth and legally sound process in real estate transactions, providing you with the necessary legal support and representation at every stage. If you have any specific inquiries or require assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Our law firm offers comprehensive legal services to companies engaging in public procurement processes. Our services cover various aspects of public procurement, including: Registration Services: Complete service for registration in the list of economic entities, facilitating the application process. Authorized Person Services: Acting as an authorized person for clients in the registration process in the register of public sector partners. Legal Advice on Tender Applications: Providing legal advice regarding the tenderer’s application in the public procurement process, including guidance on exercising rights and claims. Document Preparation for Tenders: Preparation of necessary documents for clients to submit tenders in public procurement processes. Requests for Explanations: Drafting requests for explanations of tender documents and representing clients in interactions with the public contracting authority. Representation in Public Procurement Actions: Assistance in individual actions within the public procurement process, including legal advice in contract negotiations. Representation Before Public Procurement Office and Courts: Representation of clients before the Public Procurement Office and in court in disputes related to public procurement. Our goal is to provide comprehensive legal support throughout the public procurement process, ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding our clients‘ interests. If you have specific inquiries or require assistance, please feel free to contact us.

As part of our consumer protection services, we offer the drafting and commenting on various documents required by law, including consumer contracts, general terms and conditions, complaint procedures, withdrawal forms, and other related documents. Our services in this area also include: Representation in Court Proceedings: Representing clients in court proceedings related to consumer protection matters. Proceedings Before Regulatory Bodies: Representation in proceedings before regulatory bodies, such as the Slovak Trade Inspection Authority, and other supervisory and control entities. Our focus is on ensuring that our clients comply with consumer protection regulations and that their rights and interests are effectively represented in legal and regulatory proceedings. If you have specific inquiries or require assistance in consumer protection matters, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

In the field of bankruptcy and restructuring, we offer a range of legal services, including: Documentation Drafting: Preparation of documentation for bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings, such as proposals to declare bankruptcy, proposals to authorize restructuring, incidental claims, etc. Representation of Debtors: Legal representation for debtors in bankruptcy or restructuring proceedings. Creditors‘ Claims: Filing creditors‘ claims for bankruptcy and restructuring. Representation of creditors in creditors‘ meetings and creditors‘ committees. Legal Advice and Analysis: Providing comprehensive legal advice and analysis in the field of bankruptcy law and restructuring. Our goal is to assist clients in navigating the complexities of bankruptcy and restructuring processes, whether they are debtors or creditors. If you have specific inquiries or require assistance in this legal area, please feel free to contact us.

In handling disputes, our approach prioritizes out-of-court settlements whenever feasible. If such a resolution is not achievable, our office offers clients comprehensive representation before courts across the Slovak Republic. Our process involves: Case Analysis and Consultation: A meeting or online consultation with the client to analyze the case thoroughly. Legal Opinion and Proposal: Providing the client, whether acting as the plaintiff or defendant, with our legal opinion on the matter and proposing a course of action. Representation in Various Proceedings: Offering representation in civil, commercial, and administrative proceedings. Non-Litigation Proceedings: Providing representation in non-litigation proceedings before relevant authorities. Arbitration Proceedings: Representing clients at the arbitral tribunal in arbitration proceedings. Our goal is to tailor our services to the specific needs of the client, ensuring a strategic and well-informed approach to dispute resolution. If you have specific inquiries or require assistance in legal matters, please feel free to reach out to us.

In cases where you have a debtor conducting ongoing business with no outstanding debts on social, health insurance, or taxes, and if the receivables are not older than 90 days, we recommend pursuing an out-of-court settlement. Our legal services in this regard include: Out-of-Court Settlement: We will prepare a pre-litigation request under our mandate and send it to the debtor. This professionally crafted request, backed by legal expertise, is often more effective than a request made without legal representation. The debtor will be warned that non-payment within the specified period will lead to judicial recovery of the claim. Judicial Recovery: We offer various alternatives for judicial recovery, including a special accelerated procedure with reduced court fees, filing a lawsuit with a motion to issue a payment order, or, in more complex cases (especially those involving damages), filing a classic lawsuit in the relevant court. Throughout the court proceedings, we will provide representation, keep you informed about the process, and update you on the actions of both the court and the debtor. Enforcement of Decision: After successfully obtaining a valid and enforceable decision, we will facilitate the recovery of your claim through a bailiff and represent you in the enforcement (execution) proceedings. Criminal Proceedings: If circumstances warrant criminal proceedings, we will prepare appropriate submissions, such as criminal notices, for law enforcement authorities. Bankruptcy or Restructuring: In the event of your debtor facing bankruptcy or restructuring, we will handle the filing of your claims in these proceedings and represent you throughout. Our objective is to provide comprehensive legal support, strategically navigating the legal landscape to secure the recovery of your claim. If you have specific inquiries or require assistance in this legal matter, please feel free to contact us.

The mandatory entry of the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) in the Commercial Register became effective on November 1, 2018, and applies to almost all legal entities. This obligation is distinct from the requirement for entry in the Register of Public Sector Partners (RPVS). The obligation to register a UBO in the commercial register is applicable to all legal persons, regardless of whether they engage in trade with the state. The only exemptions are for legal entities classified as public administration entities, issuers of securities admitted to trading on a regulated market, or entities registered in the Register of Public Sector Partners. Our services in this regard include: Expert Advice: Providing expert advice on the correct identification of the ultimate beneficial owner. Document Preparation: Preparing the necessary documents, including a proposal for the registration of the UBO in the Commercial Register. Representation in Proceedings: Representing you in the business register proceedings throughout the UBO registration process. Our aim is to guide you through the UBO registration process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and representing your interests effectively. If you have specific inquiries or require assistance in this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Monitoring changes in legislation can be a challenging task for individuals without legal expertise. Changes occur frequently, sometimes at the last minute, and they can be concealed within amendments to other legal regulations (referred to as indirect amendments). In certain instances, the public may not be adequately informed or may receive incorrect information about these changes. To address this, we offer our clients a legal monitoring service tailored to their preferences, including: Customized Scope: Monitoring changes related specifically to a designated legal sector or area of interest. Flexible Frequency: Providing updates on a regular basis (e.g., monthly) or notifying clients only when there is a relevant change. Our legal monitoring service aims to keep our clients informed about legislative developments that impact their areas of interest, ensuring they stay abreast of any modifications that may affect their legal landscape. If you have specific preferences or requirements for legal monitoring, please feel free to discuss them with us, and we will tailor our service to meet your needs.

In this particular area, we are committed to offering you comprehensive legal services and advice. Our services include the preparation of all necessary documentation and representation throughout the registration process, utilizing online channels for convenience and efficiency. Whether you require legal guidance, document preparation, or support in the registration procedures, our team is dedicated to providing seamless and effective services in this domain. If you have specific requirements or inquiries, please feel free to share them with us, and we will ensure that our services align with your needs.

The general public is often unaware of specific nuances regarding organizational units. The fundamental distinction between a company and an organizational unit lies in the fact that the organizational unit is not a legal entity and lacks legal personality. It cannot be a party to legal relationships, with certain exceptions (e.g., a branch may act as an employer). Notably, an organizational unit does not possess share capital, and all legal acts concerning it are executed by the head of the organizational unit or directly by the statutory body of its „parent“ company. In terms of tax regulations, the organizational unit is obligated to register with the relevant tax office and report its income in accordance with Slovak tax laws. Within our services, we offer the following: Establishment of an Organizational Unit and Commercial Register Entry: Assisting in the establishment of an organizational unit and facilitating its entry into the Commercial Register. Changes in the Organizational Unit: Managing changes within the organizational unit, such as alterations to the head of the unit, etc. Cancellation and Deletion from the Commercial Register: Handling the cancellation and deletion process for the organizational unit from the Commercial Register. Our goal is to provide comprehensive support for matters related to organizational units, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and facilitating necessary changes or processes. If you have specific inquiries or require assistance in this regard, please feel free to contact us.

We can assist you in selecting the appropriate method for closing your business. Liquidation is a viable option if the company’s assets exceed its liabilities. Our legal services throughout the liquidation process encompass: Consultations: Providing guidance and advice on the liquidation process. Preparation of Documents: Drafting documents for the dissolution of the company and its entry into liquidation, including the submission of a proposal to register the liquidation in the Commercial Register. Notice and Call for Claims: Drafting a notice of entry into liquidation along with a call for claims in the Commercial Gazette. Final Report and Distribution Proposal: Preparing the final report of the liquidator on the liquidation process and proposing the distribution of the liquidation balance. Completion of Liquidation: Preparing documentation to finalize the liquidation, including filing for deletion from the Commercial Register. In the case of bankruptcy, which is applicable when the company’s liabilities surpass its assets, we offer the following legal services: Bankruptcy Petition: Assisting the company in filing a petition for bankruptcy proceedings when the company is in a state of bankruptcy. Cancellation without liquidation is an alternative method to terminate the company’s activity. If you wish to merge multiple smaller businesses into one or split one company into multiple entities, we provide legal services for these scenarios, including the necessary documentation and procedures. The dissolution of a company by an ex officio court decision may occur based on a proposal or at the initiative of the registry court itself. Our aim is to offer comprehensive legal support tailored to the specific requirements of your business closure. If you have any questions or need assistance in this area, please feel free to reach out to us.