Described by clients as ‘professional, knowledgeable, and readily available,’ Dentons assists clients across the entire energy chain including oil and gas, transportation, power generators and utilities as well as upstream and downstream projects. The team regularly collaborates with the other energy practices across their CEE network in cross-border mandates including in issues relating to the economic and regulatory specifics of the energy sector. Juraj Gyárfáš leads the practice and advises sellers and buyers on energy related M&A deals in Slovakia and the CEE region, and Katarína Pecnová focuses on aspects related to the intersection of commercial law and environmental law, while Peter Panek is another key name.
Testimonials
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‘The Slovak Dentons team proved to be the most effective in our matter. They were professional, knowledgeable, and readily available, ensuring clear communication throughout the project.'
‘Juraj Gyarfas and the entire team was exceptional. I appreciated Juraj’s ability to provide clear and specific guidance, along with direct and pragmatic answers. His communication style ensures that everyone involved is on the same page.’
‘Extraordinary flexibility in resolving cases in different, often quite non-traditional jurisdictions.’
‘Excellent analytical thinking, the ability to present realistically applicable solutions, a clear explanation of the risks/threats/benefits of the proposed solutions or their variants, as well as precise organization and coordination of the work of teams from different countries.’
Key clients
- Engie
- Jadrová a vyraďovacia spoločnosť (JAVYS)
- VUJE
- Komerční banka
- Grunt
- Infracapital Partners II LP and Infracapital Partners (NT)II LP
Work highlights
- Advised Infracapital on a sale of GGE, as well as investing in many areas of the energy sector, including generation, distribution and supply.
- Advised Komerční banka on a transfer of a loan from Bankof America to Komerční banka and subsequent additional bilateral loan provided by Komerčníbanka to Slovenske elektrárne.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juraj Gyáráfš