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We will register your company in the Slovak Register of Public Sector Partners. Professionally and instantly.

We will file a lawsuit with the request for payment order with the competent court in the Slovak Republic or an application for a European Order for Payment with the competent court in the debtor's country. Should an opposition against the EPO be filed, we will arrange representation through a qualified local lawyer. 

We will draft the contract to transfer immovable property, handle the possible comments of the counter-party, authorize the contract and register the transfer in the Land Register. Professionally and instantly. 

We will draft contracts, incorporate any reservations and comments of the counter-party, and register the transfer in the Business Register. Professionally and instantly.

We will accept the mandate for legal representation of your company in any commercial case and subsequently, we will file your claim or defend your case in courts of Slovak Republic.

We provide free legal advice to people who left Ukraine due to war in issues concerning temporary refuge, permissions to stay, opening bank acounts, employment issues etc.

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Berník & Partners
Expertise

Our expertise

We provide solutions in Slovak corporate law for clients of all sizes, including SME, (listed) inter­na­tional corpo­rations, and private equity investors.  

Whether related to incor­po­rations, share­holders' agreements, general share­holders' meetings, board meetings, capital increases and decreases, M&A transactions, joint ventures, restruc­turings, reorga­nizations, liquidations, or issues related to the Slovak Business Register, we support our clients with practical, pragmatic, result-oriented advice. 

Upon request, we act as your outsourced Slovak legal team and corporate secretary, taking over, for example, the registration of your company in the Slovak Business Register, the application for permits and licenses required for your business, the preparation of general shareholders' meetings and board meetings, the drafting of the corresponding minutes, and the updating of share registers.

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We assist and represent corporate and private clients in drafting, reviewing, negotiating,  and enforcing commercial contracts, in a domestic (Slovak) and cross-border context.

Our broad expertise includes advising Slovak and international clients on:

  • purchase agreements (including real estate purchase agreements)
  • international sale of goods agreements
  • general terms and conditions
  • supply and distribution agreements
  • outsourcing agreements
  • manufacturing agreements
  • IP transfer agreements
  • financing and loan agreements, as well as security agreements
  • employment and service agreements
  • lease agreements (residential and commercial).

To protect and enforce our clients’ interests and contractual claims, we represent them in litigation as well as in debt collection and enforcement proceedings.

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We represent corporate clients in commercial litigation in Slovakia and in international arbitration. In dispute resolution our services include:

  • assisting clients in assessing the chances of success
  • conducting proceedings and settlement discussions
  • assisting clients in enforcement proceedings
  • seeking interim relief such as the freezing of bank accounts to preserve assets
  • accompanying clients before authorities and courts
  • challenging arbitral awards before Slovak courts.

In cross-border disputes, we rely on our excellent network of correspondent firms to best serve our clients’ interests.

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We advise Slovak and international employers and employees on all areas of Slovak employment law and represent our clients in employment related proceedings and disputes. 

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Main areas of our expertise

International sale of goods

We have reviewed or drafted hundreds of contracts for the international sale of goods and related documents.

We will design the optimal legal framework whether you are selling or buying goods, and we will review, identify risks and prepare counter-offers to the offers submitted by your contractual partners. If necessary, we can take part in the negotiations to discuss the problematic points.

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Transport and Logistics

We have extensive expertise in advising clients on domestic and cross-border matters in transport and logistics sector.

Our services include:

  • drafting and reviewing transport and forwarding contracts
  • supporting / representing clients in collecting receivables
  • representing clients in transport and logistics related disputes (e.g. regarding liability for loss, damage, or delayed delivery)
  • advising clients on transport and logistics related transactions, including transfer of ownership of movables and real estate, as well as establishment of lien and easement.

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Corporate law & Business Register

We consider ourselves experts on Slovak corporate law and issues related to the Slovak Business Register.

We have assisted in hundreds of corporate transactions,  such as company establishment, transfers of shares, mergers & acquisitions, liquidations, modifications of registered capital, bankruptcies etc., often with a trans-border element.

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Real Estate and Construction

We assist clients on the full range of real estate and construction matters within the Slovak Republic, relying on our network of architects and construction engineers, as well as valuation, geodesist, and environmental experts.

Our services include:   

  • drafting contracts and other legal documents regarding the transfer of real estate
  • registering the transfer in the Slovak Land Register
  • advising clients on construction related regulatory matters and representing them in related administrative proceedings.
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Enforcement and Debt Collection

We are proud of our track record in enforcing and collecting B2B claims of our clients in Slovakia and abroad.

Our services include:

  • suing our client’s debtor in Slovak courts and arranging legal enforcement by the competent Slovak authorities
  • applying for European Payment Orders and collaborating with our international correspondent firms to enforce the interests of our clients in cross-border matters.
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Insolvency and Restructuring

We have extensive experience in advising and representing clients in domestic and cross-border restructurings and insolvency proceedings, as well as in related disputes.

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Selected services

Company establishment

We will draft company´s establishing documents, incorporate any possible comments or reservations of the parties concerned, acquire required licenses and consents and register the company in the Slovak Business Register.
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Transfer of business share in a company

We will draft contracts, incorporate any possible comments of the counter-parties and register the transfer in the Slovak Business Register.
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Register of Public Sector Partners

We will register your company in the Slovak Register of Public Sector Partners.
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European Payment Order

We will file an application for European Order for Payment on behalf of your company with the competent court. Should a notice of opposition be lodged against the EPO issued by a foreign court be filed, we will arrange representation through a qualified local lawyer.
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Transfer of real estate

We will draft a contract to transfer immovable property, incorporate any comments of the counter-party, authorize the contract and register the transfer in the Slovak Land Register.
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Representation in courts of Slovak Republic

We will accept the mandate for legal representation of your company in any commercial case and subsequently, we will file your claim or defend your case in courts of Slovak Republic.
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Pro Bono

As part of our social responsibility, we provide pro bono legal advice to a variety of entities such as sports clubs, cultural organizations, charities and other NPOs.

We also provide pro bono legal advice to Ukrainian refugees on whatever legal issues they may have, including matters related to temporary residence, work permits, and employment.
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