CMS provides services in all areas of individual, EU and collective labour law, covering anti-discrimination practices as well as representing clients before courts and authorities and negotiating with trade unions. Juraj Fuska co-leads the practice alongside Soňa Hanková, both of whom are skilled in handling the employment elements of transactions, restructurings and M&A. Pavol Kundrík assists in a full range of employment issues ranging from collective bargaining to advising on the hiring and dismissal of employees. Natália Jánošková combines her expertise in employment with financing and real estate.

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Key clients

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Panattoni
  • Johns Manville
  • Visteon Electronics Slovakia
  • Auria Solutions Slovakia
  • Vaillant Group
  • Franklin Templeton Investment
  • Cushman & Wakefield

Work highlights

  • Advised Johnson & Johnson with specific dismissal of one of its employees, who misused company finances.
  • Provided Panattoni with ongoing day-to-day legal advice in connection with employment and labour law enquiries, including matters related to the employment of independent contractors and the revision of the directive on the use of official company cars vehicles.
  • Advised Vaillant Group in relation to the received state support for the employment of new employees.

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.
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Juraj Fuska, Soňa Hanková

Other key lawyers

Pavol Kundrik, Natália Jánošková