On 19 October 2011, the Slovak Competition Authority adopted a new law amending the merger control regime. The regulation, in line with the EU, abandoned the dominance test as the substantive test for a merger clearance and adopted the substantive impediment of effective competition test.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 23 November 2011 | Practice Area: Merger Control
Under Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, the Slovak Republic is obliged to increase the share of electricity from renewables to 14% of total energy consumption by 2020. This briefing looks at the country's efforts to promote renewable energy sources.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 24 January 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
The amendment of the Land Registry Act that came into effect on 1 September 2009 ended lengthy discussions about the need for authorisation of real estate transfer agreements by a lawyer or notary public. The authorisation is now optional.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 03 May 2010 | Practice Area: Rights over land
The Slovak Competition Act was amended on 1 June 2009. The amendment primarily concerns the regulation of concentrations. But the modifications are insufficient; the Slovak concentration regulations require much more significant changes.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 03 May 2010 | Practice Area: Competition Regulators and enforcement
Is the formal restructuring of distressed businesses a real option, or is it simply the last stop before the terminus? The SkyEurope story offers some important insights as we draw comparisons to chapter 11 of the US insolvency laws.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 03 May 2010 | Practice Area: Corporate
An in-depth guide to conducting business in Slovakia by lawyers based at CMS Cameron McKenna's local office. This briefing covers a range of useful topics, including: court structure; real estate; finance; employment law; construction and tax.
Law Firm: CMS | Published: 13 April 2010 | Practice Area: Partnerships and LLPs
The legal framework relating to electronic archiving varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This guide is intended to provide an overview of the law relating to electronic archiving in Slovakia, answering the most frequently asked questions.
Law Firm: CMS | Published: 01 January 2010 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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