HAVEL & PARTNERS has once again confirmed its leading position on the Slovak market. In the annual ranking of the TOP 10 largest law firms, compiled by SME and The Slovak Spectator, HAVEL & PARTNERS was named the largest Czech law firm, the second largest regional law firm, and the third largest law firm overall operating in Slovakia. For the fifth consecutive year, it also claimed first place in the Competition Law category. In addition to its dominant position in competition law, HAVEL & PARTNERS ranks among the TOP 10 law firms in intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation.
“We greatly appreciate our placement among the largest law firms in the TOP 10 ranking. The fact that we have been steadily growing across all evaluated categories underscores the stability and strength of our role as the leading Czech-Slovak law firm. Our experts specialise not only in individual practices of law but also in the specifics of individual industries, enabling us to deeply understand clients’ needs and strategies while identifying risks early. Our ambition is to be a long-term partner that helps clients grow their business, build value, and protect what matters most. Today, we are a versatile advisory group with 350 lawyers, tax and patent specialists, and other experts supporting more than 4,000 clients,” said Jaroslav Havel, Managing Partner at HAVEL & PARTNERS. “Clients allow us to be part of their business and their story—and we strive to give back with advice that combines insight, precision, speed, and a clear focus on their future growth,” he added.
HAVEL & PARTNERS’ specialised team has secured first place for the fifth time in the Competition Law category, building on its success this year in the Slovak Law Firm of the Year awards, where it also won in the same category. The firm’s competition law specialists form one of the most experienced, largest, and fastest-growing teams in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. More than 20 lawyers and economists at HAVEL & PARTNERS focus on competition law and economics, providing clients with a full range of services related to agreements between undertakings, abuse of dominant position, and merger control. Their portfolio also includes state aid, significant market power, and foreign investment screening.
“Winning the award in the Competition Law category for the fifth consecutive year confirms that our strategy of combining top-tier expertise with the ability to respond quickly to changing rules and priorities in competition law works. Competition law is constantly evolving—new markets emerge, decision-making practices shift, and what was once acceptable can now pose challenges. Our role is to design business models that are safe, yet flexible and competitive. And when issues arise, we strive to minimize their impact,” says Robert Neruda, Partner responsible for competition law practice at HAVEL & PARTNERS.
“We see this recognition as proof that we can combine our legal expertise with a deep understanding of market dynamics and turn that into long-term partnerships with our clients. We are proud of our team of lawyers and economists, who rank among the most experienced and respected professionals in the CEE region. Every day, we prove that in a dynamic and competitive environment, we don’t just keep up—we set the direction. Behind our success stands the trust of our clients, and we thank them for entrusting us with their most complex cases,” adds Lenka Štiková Gachová, Partner at HAVEL & PARTNERS.
