Praised for its ‘deep understanding and commercial approach towards helping companies navigate employment issues in Slovakia’, bnt attorneys in CEE offers a global employment service across the CEE regions well as the Nordics, with the capabilities to advise clients in a range of matters relating to collective bargaining and employee relocation. Zuzana Chudáčková, who co-leads the firm with Marek Laca, is experienced in dealing with the tax issues that appear when dealing with employment, while Laca is skilled in a range of services including employment of third-country nationals and the transfer of employees during M&A transactions. Katarína Babiaková assists in matters related to employment relationships and cross-border assignments.

Domestic firm Cechová & Partners is well regarded for its full-service offering within labour and employment, with the firm recently expanding its regulatory compliance practice. Benefiting from its inclusion in the Lex Mundi global network, the firm is able to provide clients with access to lawyers around the world, as well as work on cross-border matters that requires expertise in Slovak law. Tomáš Rybár leads the team and specialises in contracts, terminations, internal investigations and TUPE transfers, with further expertise in whistleblowing matters. Lenka Šubeníková advises on the employment law issues that arise during M&A transactions, including all employment issues connected with companies entering the Slovak market, and Peter Fedor is a key name.

Led by Stanislav Ďurica, who is skilled in advising Slovak and multinational companies in all areas of individual employment law, the ‘dedicated’ team at Dentons is experienced in employment issues related to transactions, with the team often collaborating with other departments to provide clients with a ‘one stop shop’ service. Team members, including Tatiana Jevčáková are skilled in advising clients in industries where HR and labour matters intersect, as well as advising clients on transactions resulting in transfer of employees, both at a national and international level. Katarína Pecnová‘s expertise extends to supporting clients on issues relating to inclusive data protection issues and whistleblowing, and Soňa Kurillová is a key name.

Kinstellar covers a wide variety of employment services ranging from negotiating with executive managers and trade unions, to also being able to advise on personal tax, social security and employee health insurance owing to the close collaboration the team shares with its tax department. Head of the employment and labour law team Adam Hodoň combines his expertise in cross-border acquisitions to advise on the impact it has on employees, while in employment disputes, Roman Oleksik represents clients in issues relating to white collar crime and day-to-day counselling on all aspects of Slovak labour law. In business restructurings, Matúš Kočíšek and Lívia Miklenčičová are skilled in advising employers on restructurings and its impact, including transfers of an enterprise and mass dismissals. Pavol Rak joined from Noerr in September 2024.

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.

Co-led by Martin Magál and Tomáš Búry, A&O Shearman covers a full service within employment law including advising clients on contracts, termination, privacy, data protection and class-litigation work. Within redundancies and negotiations with trade unions, Michaela Némethova assists clients with preparing and implementing collective redundancies and representing clients before labour authorities, as well as preparing termination packages and documentation. Lucia Hroš handles employment litigation, often acting on behalf of an employer involving issues relating to wrongful dismissals, wage compensation claims and discrimination claims.

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.

Noted for its ‘deep knowledge of employment law’, Glatzová & Co., s. r. o. provides clients with a full service covering labour, employment and data protection advisory for a range of clients ranging from international companies to foreign investors. The team works closely with its M&A department, often dealing with issues relating to the transfer of employees after a merger, as well as issues of non-competition, confidentiality and whistleblowing policies. Head of the practice Veronika Pázmányová specialises in employment relations and employee workplace privacy issues, while Jiří Sixta covers employment matters both in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Miroslav Ondáš stands out for his assistance on matters relating to collective bargaining, work stoppages, workplace accidents and relations with trade unions.

Boutique firm NITSCHNEIDER & PARTNERS offers comprehensive services within labour and employment law for both local and international clients. Members of the team are affiliated with the European Employment Lawyers Association, as well as the Slovak Compliance Circle which aims to promote ethical behaviour and compliance within the business community. Founding partner Dušan Nitschneider focuses on wrongful termination cases involving white-collar employees and non-competition matters, as well as providing training and counselling to clients and public authorities. Danica Valentová focuses on labour law disputes and issues of mobbing and discrimination in the workplace, while Dajana Csongrádyová covers a broad practice including employer restructuring and collective redundancies. All partners mentioned lead the labour and employment department.

PETERKA & PARTNERS provides a pan-regional full-service practice, combining its employment and tax offerings to provide clients with a ‘one-stop shop’ approach in a variety of services in employment law and HR legal support. Kristina Cermakova leads the labour law practice group and is skilled in restructuring and collective redundancies, as well as the employment issues surrounding immigration and posting of employees. Jan Makara combines his expertise in corporate and M&A law to advise on employment matters that intersect including transfer of employees and employment litigation, while Kristina Nankova focuses on a variety of services, including the set-up of employment documentation and regulatory matters.

With expertise in representing clients in strike action, collective bargaining and disputes, Wolf Theiss fields a dedicated employment team that covers a broad range of services within employment and labour law, ranging from day-to-day employment advice, to redundancies, restructurings and whistleblowing-related matters. The team is led by Katarína Matulníková, who is highly regarded as ‘without match on the Slovak market for any type of employment law advice’, and covers transactional work to workforce restructurings, such as international assignments and collective bargaining negotiations. Zuzana Hodoňová is experienced in advising on contractual arrangements and the termination of employment, including mass redundancy projects. Jozef Virčík and Marko Ernek are key names.

Working in tandem with a number of Slovak subsidiaries and multinational companies, Beatow Partners s.r.o covers a range of employment services ranging from advising on employment contracts, to collective bargaining agreements, termination issues and transfer of employees. Oliver Weber co-leads the practice alongside Peter Mikletič, both of whom cover employment matters for clients in industry sectors including IT, retail and pharmaceuticals.

Led by Arthur Braun in Prague and Igor Augustinič in Bratislava, bpv Braun Partners s.r.o. advokáti advises a range of local multinational clients in domestic day-to-day labour and employment law issues including data protection, whistleblowing and advising on internal regulations. Zuzana Dzilská and Monika Kardošová are key names.

Deloitte Legal s. r. o. provides a multidisciplinary service for clients requiring assistance on employment matters that affect Slovak law, as well as being able to combine its expertise in corporate and M&A and tax to handle employment matters that intersect, including corporate restructuring, terminations and employee transfers during acquisitons. The team has been active on assisting third-country nationals obtain new types of national visas that have been introduced by the Slovak government. Heads of the employment practice Dagmar Yoder and Róbert Minachin are skilled in handling the transactional and restructuring issues for clients, including collective redundancies and management arrangements, with Yoder also handling ESG related matters and Minachin combining his expertise in immigration law.

Eversheds Sutherland, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. works closely with its branch in the Czech Republic to assist clients on all employment matters which involve expertise in Slovak law, including setting up employment documentation for business travels, to amending employment contracts and management changes. Jana Sapáková, who was promoted to partner in July 2024, leads the practice and is involved in matters involving cross-border aspects, including liaising with employees and trade unions in reaching agreements and leading clients through collective redundancies. Simona Makúchová assists Sapáková in a variety of employment matters.

G. Lehnert s.r.o. is active in advising in employment issues that occur from acquisitions and changes to business operations both in Slovakia and internationally. Tomáš Luščoň heads the employment department and is experienced in handling employment litigation and out of court negotiations for clients in the food industry as well as the transport and automotive sectors. Dalimír Jančovič, who joined the firm in January 2024, combines his expertise in immigration law with labour law matters, and Zuzana Lenzová is a key name.

The employment and immigration team at HAVEL & PARTNERS S.R.O., ATTORNEYS AT LAW provides a wide variety of services, ranging from day-to-day advice to drafting of employment documents, HR audits, as well as advising on international and local leases of workforces and concluding arrangements with business partners and sole traders. Jan Koval provides employment advice in matters that intersect with investment projects both in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and Štěpán Štarha  focuses on legal due diligence and the drafting of management contracts, as well as avoiding disputes with employees in matters relating to discrimination, remuneration and civil services. Ondřej Majer is noted for his experience in providing support in collective bargaining and internal investigations. All partners mentioned lead the team.

Hillbridges' employment practice has significantly expanded with the inclusion of Zoran Draškovič, counsel Peter Hodál, as well as managing associates Barbora Malík, Lukáš Královič, and associate Alex Medek. The team is active in providing employment services to automotive and leading cosmetics clients, with services including advice on terminations resulting from global reorganisation, to amendments to employment contracts.

Noted for being ‘strong in knowledge and experience’, HKV Law Firm s.r.o. is active in handling employment matters for both blue and white collar workforces, especially in regards to immigration related matters with employees entering the Slovak market from other countries across the CEE and former USSR countries. The team provides a broad range of services, including advising on employment contracts, and liaising with trade unions and representing clients in impeding and active labour law issues. Martin Kluch leads the team and is experienced in handling employment-related issues that arise from mergers and acquisitions; Dalibor Palatický is a key name.

Ružička & Partners s.r.o. advises domestic and international clients on employment matters covering a wide variety of services from negotiating and drafting employment contracts, to advising on termination and recruitment, as well as TUPE-style agreements and contentious issues including discrimination. The firm is a member of the Legal Network International which comprises a network of independent law firms from across the globe to advise on all matters requiring knowledge on Slovak law. Adriana Kováčiková co-leads the labour law practice with Martina Poliačiková, both of whom are skilled in handling employment matters arising out of corporate transactions. Dana Nemčíková and Tomáš Borecký are key names.

Schönherr Rechtstanwälte GmbH, o.z. (Schoenherr Slovakia) works in close collaboration with other offices across the CEE region which require expertise in Slovak employment law, as well as advising clients on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, including advice on restructurings and collective agreements, negotiating employment contracts and advising on workforce mobility and immigration matters. Head of the labour and employment practice Peter Devinsky is experienced in handling employment-related disputes involving employees at all levels, alongside the transfer of employees and national and European employment law. Maria Gabriella Manzone is noted for her work advising on matters related to company restructuring and transfer of employment, and Tatiana Feňušková recently joined the firm in May 2024.

SOUKENÍK – ŠTRPKA, s. r. o. covers employment matters for clients in the transport, retail and energy industry, with head of the department in Nitra Andrej Guba leading on matters that deal with collective bargaining, as well as termination of employment relations and in issues regarding remuneration. Milan Gocník leads the team in Bratislava.

With expertise in employment law spanning across Slovakia and the CEE region, Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. represents clients in a range of industry sectors including IT, tech, media and real estate in both contentious and non-contentious employment maters, including mass redundancies, transfer of employees during takeovers and matters requiring immigration law advice. Malgorzata Grzelak  leads the practice from Warsaw, and Katarína Ottová deals with cross-border mobility and redundancy of employees for domestic and international clients. Lenka Landro is a key name, and Sabina Krajíčková joined the firm from Wolf Theiss in November 2023.

With coverage across the CEE region, Stentors is experienced in advising clients in a range of employment services, from the hiring of new employees to negotiating internal regulations, as well as individual and collective employment relationships and mass redundancy operations. Peter Neštepný heads the practice and advises a range of clients including private clients and multinational corporations, and Lenka Tomanová provides support in matters relating to invalid termination of employment and preparation of documentation.