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“ This is undoubtedly the standout firm in the area due to its unparalleled experience and quality output.” Chambers Global 2009

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Bratislava

Introducing our office “The key to our success is a deep conviction, shared by the entire team, that by acquiring a real and deep understanding of our clients’ businesses we can provide an outstanding service. Our clear and direct approach helps us to navigate clients through difficult and uncharted waters, which is a key part of how we build trust and long-term relationships.” Martin Magál and Hugh Owen, Partners, Bratislava

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Bratislava office Our approach Operating from a dedicated office in Bratislava, we are an established leader in the Slovak legal market and a practice of choice. We value the stable relationships we enjoy with our clients and aim to help achieve their business goals through the highest standards of legal services and advice.

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“It [Allen & Overy Bratislava] is in the premier league and its outstanding track record speaks for itself.” Chambers Global 2010 (Banking and Finance)

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– Our legal practice has a long-lasting reputation for providing the best quality service in Slovakia, based on values built by years of international experience – Our lawyers are known for their technical excellence and commercial approach, working proactively to manage transactions efficiently to a successful conclusion – Our clients have access to world-class know-how, and specialists within the A&O worldwide network

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Our comprehensive legal expertise Known for our international expertise and detailed knowledge of the local legal and business environment, we act for a wide range of Slovak and multinational clients and play a leading role in complex transactions. Our reputation in the country is built on the blend of global and local knowledge we offer, combined with high quality services and commitment. 01_Banking and Finance – Asset and Structured Finance – Bank Regulatory – Global Loans – Insurance – Leveraged and Acquisition Finance – Project Finance – Restructuring and Insolvency – Export Finance

02_Capital Markets – Debt and Equity Capital Markets – Derivatives – Investment Funds and Structures – Securitisation

03_Corporate/M&A – Antitrust and Competition – Corporate Governance – Employment and Benefits – Intellectual Property – Mergers and Acquisitions – Outsourcing – Private Equity

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04_Environment and Regulatory – Climate Change, Carbon Trading – Environmental Protection and Compliance – EIA/IPPC – Renewables Support Schemes – Environmental Disputes – REACH – Waste Management

05_Litigation – Antitrust Litigation – Complex Corporate Litigation – Cross Border Litigation and Investigations – Finance and Securities Litigation – Intellectual Property Litigation – International Arbitration – Real Estate Litigation – Regulatory Investigations and White Collar Defence – Restructuring and Insolvency Litigation

06_Real Estate – Acquisitions and Sales – Planning and development – Joint Ventures – Structuring/Restructuring – Real Estate Finance

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Our recent experience 1_Slovenské elektrárne, a.s.

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Slovenské elektrárne, a.s. on the completion of units 3 and 4 of the Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant. We advised on the key supplier contracts, including nuclear island supplier contracts, conventional island supplier contracts and templates (ie civil works, supply only, supply and erection and erection only), the EPCM contract and various other contracts. The estimated volume of investment for the project amounts to EUR2.8 billion, which makes it the largest investment by a private investor in the history of Slovakia.

European Commission in connection with the Calcium Carbide cartel. We advised the EC on the enforcement of the Commission decision in imposing the highest fine ever imposed on a Slovak company, Novácke chemické závody, a.s. v konkurze (in bankruptcy), for its involvement in a cartel agreement. The transaction also involved a series of litigations relating to the imposition of cartel fines on, and the bankruptcy of, Novácke chemické závody, a.s.

2_Dexia Kommunalkredit Bank AG Dexia Kommunalkredit Bank AG on the sale of its majority stake in Dexia banka Slovensko to Penta Investments, a leading Central European private equity fund.

3_Všeobecná úverová banka, a.s. Všeobecná úverová banka, a.s. in relation to a courtordered restructuring of STD Donivo, a leading private equity-owned transportation company. This was one of the most significant restructuring cases in Slovakia in 2009/2010 in terms of the size of banks’ exposures.

4_Smurfit Kappa Group Smurfit Kappa Group on the closure of its paper mill in Štúrovo. This project included extensive advice on corporate, tax, environmental and labour law issues. Our team advised on the mass dismissal of over 700 employees, prepared and implemented the delisting of the local subsidiary from the Bratislava Stock Exchange and defended it against various litigations and other hostile moves initiated by minority shareholders. We also advised on the validity of environmental licences and the continuous obligations applicable following the closure.

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6_Slovintegra, a.s. Slovintegra, a.s. in relation to numerous disputes being heard at general and arbitration courts in Slovakia in relation to their energy joint venture.

7_BNP Paribas Fortis BNP Paribas Fortis on the financing of construction of a 58MW combined-cycle gas-fired power plant in Bratislava by PPC Energy, a.s. consisting of an export credit facility for the financing of technology backed by the ECGD (UK export credit agency) and an investment credit facility for the financing of other project costs backed by EGAP (Czech export credit insurance agency). The transaction also involved an intercreditor agreement with mechanisms for sharing of security between the lenders of the two facilities.

8_Telefónica O2 Slovakia, s.r.o Telefónica O2 Slovakia, s.r.o. in connection with the establishment of the first MVNO Tesco Mobile joint-venture with Tesco Stores, a.s. We advised Telefónica on various aspects of the building up of its Slovak business as the third licensed mobile phone operator, and continue to advise it in relation to corporate, regulatory, competition and litigation matters.

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Dexia banka Slovensko

Všeobecná úverová banka, a.s.

Smurfit Kappa Group

European Commission

Energy joint venture

BNP Paribas Fortis

Telefónica O2 Slovakia, s.r.o

EUR2.8bn Slovenské elektrárne, a.s.

Calcium Carbide cartel

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Meeting the people who will work with you

Hugh Owen

Martin Magál

Renátus Kollár

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Vojtech Pálinkáš

Zuzana Šimeková

Katarína Matulníková

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Peter Jedinák

Zuzana Hečko

Peter Št’astný

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Partner

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Senior Associate

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Matúš Kudlák

Ivan Kisely

Juraj Gyárfáš

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Tomáš Búry

Rudolf Pfeffer

Tomáš Demo

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“It is the team’s personal dedication that makes it outstanding.”  Chambers Global 2010

Nora Šajbidor

Martina Kasemová

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