Peter Vrábel
LEGATE, s.r.o
LEGATE, s.r.o
Client SatisfactionNoted for being ‘focused on various aspects of the energy market, including the European Commission policies,’ LEGATE, s.r.o covers a large range of oil and gas and power projects, as well as downstream matters, greenfield and brownfield projects for domestic and multinational and pan-European companies. The firm is active in advising clients in EU energy legislation, including in the development of new plants on their statutory compliance, as well as having participated in a unique process of unbundling in the gas sector under the EU gas directive. Practice head and managing partner Peter Vrábel closely collaborates with AVENIAS tax advisors and other specialists to provide energy clients with tax services and advice on contentious matters, and Miroslav Dudlák specialises in energy law regulation. Alena Pláňavská has broad expertise in drafting FIDIC, EPC, DBOF and BOOT contracts.
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‘The Legate team is very proactive and able to promptly identify new challenges and risks deriving from the legal environment. They are focused on various aspects of the energy market, including the European Commission policies. Extremely competent and to the point, very experienced and reliable. They have excellent knowledge in public procurement and energy related issues with pan-european structures serving to cross-border transmission of the gas.'
'The Legate attorneys present themselves with great integrity, professionalism. It is a group of stellar lawyers and very pleasant to work with.’
‘Peter Vrábel is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. A dedicated professional with an excellent team and project management skills. He impresses through the breadth and depth of expertise on energy matters and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure delivery and client satisfaction. The level of communication, strategic thinking, confidence, sophistication and responsiveness have been amazing. He is an exceptional lawyer who has an ability to see the core of the matter.'
‘Peter Vrábel is not only a great professional but also a person with strong character. He is very involved in any legal issue we face and ready to help around the clock when needed. He has broad legal expertise so he can combine business legislation with energy / real estate legislation and many other Slovak legislation and provide a complex view on any of our business problem we face.’
‘The attorneys working for Legate do act as one team, which always goes the extra mile for the client. This goal-oriented team has impressive strategic skills and brought reliable and quick responses. The team is very engaged and well-connected.'
‘This practice offers full service with a human touch. The team is equipped with excellent support during all project phases. They are skilled in providing services that are beneficial to the client. They possess ability to draw reasonable judgements.’
‘Alena Planavska and Peter Vrabel are very skilled with tens of years of experience. They are client centric offering strong support during negotiations with challenging partners.’
‘The big difference is absolutely their deep knowledge and experience in business law.'
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Miroslav Dudlák
LEGATE, s.r.oPractice head
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Peter Vrábel, Alena Pláňavská, Miroslav Dudlák