Dispute resolution

BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o.

The team at BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. is skilled in alternative dispute resolution methods, regularly handling out-of-court settlements. The firm is also well known for representing clients in bankruptcy proceedings. Olga Beláňová heads up the practice and represents both local and foreign clients in significant disputes, including those arising out of restructuring processes. Roman Vydra is also noted.

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Testimonials

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‘We think that competency, level of professionalism and really good knowledge of the Slovak legal environment are what make BBH's team really unique. We really appreciate the quality of the lawyers from BBH as well as their level of engagement. In all our previous dealings, BBH was able to meet and even exceed our expectations. They are very detail oriented, which is what makes the difference.’
‘As regards dispute resolution, our go-to person is Olga Beláňová, who has been representing us as a litigator in numerous disputes. She guided us and provided her expertise in both court and out of court settlements. For her qualities as a lawyer and for our long-lasting cooperation, we cannot imagine a better person for this role.'
‘We mainly deal with Olga Beláňová and Roman Vydra. Both are very competent, skilled in the area of practice and we highlight especially the business and managerial attitude applied to the cases in question by Olga Beláňová.’
‘BBH is able to produce complex analysis of the case and come up with a very detailed, yet clear, solution to the case.’
‘Olga Beláňová is a market leader in this field with excellent analytical skills. Both her written and oral outputs are concise and of exceptional quality.'
'Roman Vydra is a hardworking and experienced litigator with great presentation and negotiation skills.’
‘The practice is highly skilled in effectively solving difficult disputes with counterparties either in or out of court. Provides flexible, fast and realistic solutions applicable for real life.’
‘Skilled individuals are highly focused on delivery and reduction of complexity in order to bring about a solution.’

Key clients

Erste Group Immorent Slovensko, s.r.o.
O2 Czech Republic a.s.
Slovenská sporiteľňa, a.s. (Erste Group)
Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG (Erste Group)
Česká spořitelna, a.s. (Erste Group)
BMB Partners s.r.o. and their clients
ARVAL SLOVAKIA, s.r.o.
Electrolux s.r.o.
Europapier Slovensko, s. r. o.
FORTISCHEM a. s.
PPF Group N.V.
KAPRAIN Group
Nagel Slovensko s.r.o.
Innopharma, s.r.o.
Bratislavská teplárenská, a.s. (member of MH Teplárenský holding)
RE Košice, s.r.o.
SPV Košice, s.r.o.
Green Point Offices s.r.o.
Zlato, a.s.

Work highlights

Represented Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG, as pledgee, in the sale of the House of Culture in Banska Bystrica from two bankrupt companies to a JV established by the City of Banska Bystrica and the Self-Governing Region of Banska Bystrica.
Instructed by FORTISCHEM to act in settlement negotiations with the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic regarding unjustified state aid provided to the legal predecessor of the client.
Representing companies from Erste Group in disputes.