Domestic firm Cechová & Partners is well regarded for its full-service offering within labour and employment, with the firm recently expanding its regulatory compliance practice. Benefiting from its inclusion in the Lex Mundi global network, the firm is able to provide clients with access to lawyers around the world, as well as work on cross-border matters that requires expertise in Slovak law. Tomáš Rybár leads the team and specialises in contracts, terminations, internal investigations and TUPE transfers, with further expertise in whistleblowing matters. Lenka Šubeníková advises on the employment law issues that arise during M&A transactions, including all employment issues connected with companies entering the Slovak market, and Peter Fedor is a key name.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The employment advice provided is at a professional level led by highly knowledgeable, responsive and reliable lawyers.'

  • ‘Cechová & Partners provides reliable and professional services with a strong focus on client satisfaction. The team is knowledgeable and efficient, delivering solid legal advice across various areas. Their collaborative approach and clear communication set them apart, ensuring clients are well-informed throughout the process.'

  • ‘All members of Cechová & Partners, who participate in employment matters provide services that are of a high professional level, and are timely and efficient. Lenka Šubeníková provides the greatest support.' 

Key clients

  • Lenovo
  • Crown Packaging/Crown Bevcan
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • Ledvance
  • GlobalLogic
  • Hengstler
  • Vertiv
  • Jeronimo Martins Slovensko (Biedronka)
  • Bausch Health
  • Globalization Partners
  • Booster
  • Axxence Slovakia
  • Amgen
  • Organon
  • Bluefin Payment Systems

Work highlights

  • Providing legal advice to Lenovo in all areas of employment and labour law, including the preparation of documentation, organisational changes and reorganisation, termination of employment, disputes, complaints handling, litigation, international assignments, protection of privacy and personal data and labour inspections.
  • Advising Crown Packaging/Crown Bevcan in trade union relations, on disciplinary employment proceedings, termination of employment, litigation, cases of out-of-court settlement with former employees, preparation of standard documentation, internal guidelines, planning work changes or adjustments working time and the protection of personal data.
  • Aiding GlobalLogic (Hitachi Group) in their operations in Slovakia related to various employment law matters (including contracts, revision of internal policies, assistance in specific employment cases, labour inspectorate assistance and employment termination cases), privacy law (assistance related to GDPR and local data protection requirements) and employee relations.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tomáš Rybár

Other key lawyers

Lenka Šubeníková, Peter Fedor