With ‘deep expertise and know-how in the employment practice’, Taylor Wessing Slovakia offers a full service within employment and labour law, with specialisms in global and local employment solutions, as well cross-border transfers of employees. The firm has partnered with Grant Thornton to tackle the issues surrounding the ’Schwarz System’ to address hidden employment relationships within the IT sector, including assisting clients in conducting due diligence, reviewing contracts and work permits. In ESG, the firm has been on the forefront in tackling trends including gender pay gap reporting and salary transparency, with team members working to align ESG principles alongside stakeholder expectations. Radovan Pala co-leads the practice alongside Radoslava Lichnovská , with Pala skilled in handling negotiations regarding dismissals of managers and C-level executives, and Lichnovska covering AI in employment and HR practices. Andrea Čupeľová and Tomáš Grell are key names.
Testimonials
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‘The team in Bratislava has a deep expertise and know-how in the employment practice, and perform precise work as well as delivering pragmatic solutions based on the client’s needs.'
‘Andrea Čupeľová and Tomáš Grell have excellent communications skills, high quality standards and depth of knowledge in employment matters. They are very professional, client-oriented, always ready to help and doing extra work for the client.’
Key clients
- Spravodajské odbory TV Markíza
- ESET spol
Work highlights
- Advising Spravodajské odbory TV Markíza on the legal framework for forming and operating a union, including compliance with labor laws and drafting bylaws.
- Advised Danfoss Power Solutions on establishing a new organisational unit and in drafting employment documentation.