A&O Shearman has three distinct focuses in the banking space: advice on domestic issues, advice on banking and finance transactions acorss the CEE region and beyond, and advice to financial institutions, corporate insurers and arrangers on local and international capital markets deals. Attila Csongrády acts as head of the English law banking practice and has experience assisting with leveraged and non-leveraged acquisition finance, project finance and real estate finance. Peter Jedinák acts as the co-head of the Slovak debt capital market and regulatory group, while Matúš Kudlák acts as the co-head of the Slovak loan and restructuring group; Renátus Kollár acts as the other co-head, straddling both groups. Peter Redo, Petra Dzubáková and Ján Deset are also key names to note.

Co-led by Juraj Fuska, who joined the firm from Aldertree legal s.r.o. in March 2023, and counsel Peter Simo, CMS provides a full service within banking and finance, covering mandates such as financings of top-end corporate transactions and real estate financings. Natália Jánošková is recognised for her capabilities in advising international and domestic financial institutions and alternative lenders, corporate borrowers and investment vehicles. Zuzana Nikodémová is noted for her experience in handling financing regulatory matters.

Led by Patricia Gossányiová, Dentons fields a large team which advises on a span of areas, including acquisition and leveraged finance, corporate finance and regulatory issues. Petra Štrbová focuses on advising lenders and borrowers on acquisition finance matters, while Miroslav Kapinaj advises predominantly international clients on a wealth of matters, including syndicated loans. Radoslav Pálka is noted for his experience in high-profile debt issuances. Managing partner Peter Kubina remains an active team member.

Kinstellar advises financial institutions and sponsors on the gamut of acquisition and project financings, as well as all debt capital markets mandates. Tomáš Melišek heads up the banking, finance and capital markets group and is focused on project acquisition financing, as well as on financial regulations. Dominika Bajzáthová is experienced in syndicated and club financing. Dáša Labašová is also noted.

BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. assists banks, debtors and financial institutions with their financing transactions on a domestic and cross-border scale. Miroslav Fašung and Matej Blahút jointly lead the practice; the former specialises in bond issues and related matters, while the latter is noted for his expertise in real estate project financing. Vladimír Polička is experienced in corporate lending, acquisition and leveraged finance, and asset finance.

Cechová & Partners advises clients operating throughout the financial services sector, including foreign and Slovak banks. Head of the banking and finance department Simona Haláková has extensive experience in the regulatory aspects of banking, finance and capital markets matters, while Michaela Jurková is knowledgeable in financing transactions for both borrowers and lenders. Katarína Čechová covers project financing and corporate finance, while Miroslav Zaťko is also noted for his regulatory expertise.

Wolf Theiss' team is led by Rudolf Pfeffer, who has expertise in advising lenders, borrowers and sponsors on all aspects of local and international finance transactions, including leveraged finance and real estate finance. The team has placed advisory work relating to loans at the heart of its offering, and has expertise covering all forms of lending. On the regulatory side, the firm has advised international clients on issues related to MiFID II, CRD IV, PSD2 and AML.

Barger Prekop s.r.o. handles the gamut of matters pertinent to the financial services industry, including regulatory issues and transactions. Adrian Barger focuses on the banking and finance side, while Erik Seman is active in the capital markets space. Roman Prekop remains a key senior contact. Lucia Pap Pressburgerova is also noted.

Co-led by Dagmar Yoder and Róbert Minachin, Deloitte Legal s. r. o.'s banking and finance team is active at both an international and local level. The team provides guidance on ESG issues in the financial services space, and is noted for its multidisciplinary approach to banking, finance and capital markets mandates. Veronika Patúšová is also recommended.

Hillbridges is known for its work on niche financing and capital markets transactions and cross-border financing deals. The team benefited from significant expansion in 2022, taking on Zoran Draškovič and Peter Hodál from Aldertree legal s.r.o.; Draškovič leads on much of the work alongside Martin Čabák and Zuzana Bartošovičová. Other key contacts include Andrej Adamčík and Peter Vámoši.

PRK Partners s.r.o. expertly handles capital markets mandates, and is retained by a number of banking groups to update standard derivative documentation and prepare legal opinions. Martin Kriz has broad experience across the corporate, banking and finance spaces, and is regularly involved in fundraisings and restructurings. Eva Hromádková is another key contact.

Led by Marián Masarik, the team at RELEVANS Law Firm provides a wide range of legal services to major players within the banking and finance sector, including drafting and negotiating different types of contracts related to loans and mortgages, and advising on admission of securities to trading on public markets. Miroslava Štefániková has vast transactional experience, including in the energy and commercial real estate sectors. Martina Vida is noted for her expertise in project financing and refinancing.

Schönherr Rechtstanwälte GmbH, o.z. (Schoenherr Slovakia) has experience in advising on international transactions for a wide range of clients, including equity firms and international conglomerates. Soňa Hekelová leads the practice.

bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z.'s team in Slovakia works closely with colleagues across Austria, Hungary, Romania and the Czech Republic, advising on all forms of transactions and financing structures, including asset finance, project finance, lease transactions, as well as associated regulatory issues. Igor Augustinič heads up the Slovak branch, capably supported by seasoned expert Arthur Braun. Monika Kardošová is another key contact.

RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS covers a wide range of mandates within the banking and finance sphere, including project finance, loan restructuring and enforcements, and real estate finance, alongside related regulatory aspects. Counsel Ján Hanko is focused on payment services, investment services and securities, as well as regularly participating in long-term projects implementing key regulatory legislation. Dana Nemčíková advises foreign financial and insurance companies on investments and project restructuring, and counts several state-owned energy companies amongst her key clients.

Stentors is instructed to advise on banking and finance matters by a wide range of clients, including domestic and international banks, leasing companies and creditors. The team handles a variety of mandates, including syndicated financings, project financings, and loan restructurings. Representing banks in bankruptcy proceedings is another core area of strength. Michal Hulena‘s practice includes advising large banks and other financial institutions on transactions. Andrea Obuchová regularly assists with acquisition financings of real estate and development projects.

Taylor Wessing Slovakia's banking and finance team is led by Silvia Hlavačková, who is experienced in financing transactions, regulatory compliance issues, and debt and equity offerings; the team advise a variety of financial institutions on these matters. Cross-border financing projects are another area of strength. Zuzana Kordíková is noted for expertly guiding financial institutions, investments funds and corporate clients through financing transactions.

Beatow Partners s.r.o is typically instructed by international clients providing financial services, and regularly offers regulatory advice on the provision of financial and other investment services in Slovakia. Oliver Weber leads the team and is experienced in advising clients on the regulatory aspects of cross-border provisions of financial, banking and investment services. Marek Noga is also noted.

Operating as part of an eleven-office network, the bnt attorneys in CEE team in Slovakia provides local and international advice to a wide variety of clients, including banks and private individuals. Margareta Sovova leads the practice, ably assisted by Roman Gašparík, Michala Mihályová and Iva Hulmanová.

Eversheds Sutherland, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. handles domestic and cross-border mandates involving acquisition financing, syndicated financing, export financing, project financing, real estate financing and licence matters. Bernhard Hager leads the team, ably supported by Annamária Tóthová.

Co-led by Rastislav Roško and Tomáš Lysina, the team at L/R/P advokáti, s.r.o. focuses on project finance and investment funds mandates, with increasing expertise in cryptocurrencies; the team assists clients with significant investments in virtual currencies and institutionalised crypto tools, as well as advising on the associated regulatory proceedings. Tomáš Vall is also recommended.

Advokátska kancelária MCL, s.r.o. is differentiated by its focus on borrower-side mandates, and is well versed in the gamut of international and local transactions. Martin Jurečko brings together expertise in M&A, and banking and finance.

The banking and finance team at Paul Q Law Firm is led by Jiří Budinský, who regularly advises clients on debt financing and securities. Bohdan Götz counts both domestic and foreign entities active in the financial services sector among his regular clients.