CMS Bratislava

🌙👟 Despite the cloudy skies and occasional rain last Thursday, CMS Bratislava joined the Vienna Night Run, taking on the iconic 5 km route along Vienna's Ringstrasse. The event brought together sport, atmosphere and the chance to connect outside the office, showing how a few kilometres can go a long way in bringing people together. We are already looking forward to next year! 🏃♂️➡️🏃♀️➡️

Peter Plachy will join an outstanding panel of international arbitration practitioners at Tallinn Arbitration Day on 8 October organised by the Estonian Arbitration Association to discuss how escalating geopolitical tensions continue to shape international arbitration.

Join us for the next CMS Banking Brilliance Bootcamp On 8 October 2026, we will explore “The New Slovak Civil Code in Financing Practice” - with a focus on what the changes will mean in practice for banks and other financial institutions. Hosted by Petra Mysakova, the session will feature Zuzana Nikodemova, discussing the key changes under the new Slovak Civil Code, and Vladimír Zemaník, sharing practical lessons from more than a decade of Czech financing practice following the 2014 civil law recodification. The webinar will cover loan documentation, security packages, risks for ongoing financings and practical drafting points, including lessons from the Czech experience. 📅 8 October 2026, 10:00 CET 🗣 Czech/Slovak 📌More info and registration here: https://lnkd.in/duaUSexc #cmslaw #BBB #Banking

Last Friday, our CMS Bratislava team had the pleasure of spending another rewarding day volunteering as part of Naše Mesto, Slovakia’s largest corporate volunteering initiative organised by the Nadácia Pontis / Pontis Foundation .   Building on our previous project in June, where we helped refresh the outdoor area of a local kindergarten to create a more inviting space for children to play and make new memories, this time we supported a local school in preparing for the new academic year. This involved clearing out an old technical room to make way for a new cooking classroom and removing outdated furniture to help improve the school's facilities.   It was a fulfilling day marked by teamwork, enthusiasm and a shared dedication to making a positive difference. We are proud to support initiatives that have a tangible impact on local communities and help create environments in which children can learn, grow and thrive. #CMSlaw #nasemesto #nadaciapontis #volunteering

CMS Slovakia and Austria advises Alpy.com's founder-led management team and RM Equity Partners on strategic sale to PNS CMS cross-border team has advised Alpy.com's founder-led management team and RM Equity Partners on the strategic sale of Alpy.com to PNS Mountain Investment Services. The transaction brings together Europe's leading ski rental marketplace with a leading mountain equipment rental operator, combining Alpy.com's digital marketplace expertise with PNS's deep industry experience. The partnership creates a strong platform for continued growth, innovation and enhanced customer experiences across the European ski rental market. CMS provided comprehensive legal advice to the sellers throughout all stages of the transaction. The international CMS team was led by Alexander Rakosi and Martina Gavalec, and included Anna Hiegelsperger, Terezia Rusnakova and Andrej Čierny, with support from colleagues across Austria, Slovakia and Switzerland. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dD8Ryp_W #CMS #CMSlaw #Deal

CMS Slovakia (CMS Bratislava) has successfully advised Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, Commerzbank AG, ING Bank N.V. and Raiffeisen Bank International AG, as joint lead managers, on Tatra banka’s EUR 250 million Senior MREL Eligible Green Notes due 2032. This noteworthy transaction was carried out under Tatra banka’s EUR 7 billion Debt Securities Issuance Programme. The deal emphasises continued motion in the Slovak debt capital markets and reflects growing investor appetite for sustainable financing instruments, particularly in the form of green bonds. We are proud to have supported the joint lead managers on this successful issuance and to contribute to the development of sustainable finance in the region. The CMS team was led by partner Juraj Fuska and lawyer Martin Melicher.

Last Friday, our CMS Bratislava team spent another truly special day volunteering with Naše Mesto, Slovakia’s largest corporate volunteering initiative organised by the Nadácia Pontis / Pontis Foundation. Following our last project of painting a public children's playground, we were eager to roll up our sleeves once again. On this occasion, we supported a local kindergarten by helping to clean up its spacious backyard - breathing new life into the area and transforming it into a fresh and welcoming space where children can play, explore and make new memories. It was a rewarding day filled with teamwork, positive energy and a shared sense of purpose. Our team is delighted to contribute to initiatives that have a real impact on local communities and help shape positive spaces for children - where they can grow, connect and enjoy their time. #CMSlaw #nasemesto #nadaciapontis #volunteering

CMS Slovakia (CMS Bratislava) advised UBS AG and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, acting through Deutsche Bank AG Zurich Branch, as Joint Lead Managers on the Slovak Republic´s recent CHF bond offering.   The transaction comprised a CHF 710 million triple tranche issuance: -       CHF 355m bonds due 2029 (0.6850%) -       CHF 195m bonds due 2032 (1.0525%) -       CHF 160m bonds due 2036 (1.4050%)   This breakthrough transaction not only signals the continued success of the Slovak Republic’s return to the Swiss franc market, but also sets a new benchmark as the country’s largest CHF bond offering to date.   We have supported this landmark deal and contributed to the sustained development of Slovakia’s presence on international capital markets. Our team, led by partner Juraj Fuska and lawyer Martin Melicher, acted for the joint lead managers. #CMSlaw #CMSSlovakia #CapitalMarkets

We have been recognised at CBRE Office of the Year Awards (CBRE OFFICE ROKA), winning the ESG category for our new Bratislava office located at Pribinova 34. Situated in the heart of Bratislava’s modern business city centre, our CMS (CMNO) office embodies the firm’s growth ambitions and commitment to quality, precision, and collaboration. Located in a BREEAM Excellent certified building, the office reflects CMS’s strong commitment to sustainability, incorporating innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact and support long-term sustainability goals. This award highlights CMS’s ambition to combine legal excellence with a thoughtfully designed, future-facing workplace that fosters sustainable practices, collaboration and facilitates long-term value. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dkKH7Cw6 #CMSlaw #CMSSlovakia 

CMS Slovakia (CMS Bratislava) has successfully advised on the second syndicated issue of covered bonds by Československá obchodná banka (ČSOB Finančná skupina) in the Slovak Republic. Our team, led by partner Juraj Fuska and lawyer Martin Melicher, acted for the joint lead managers, Danske Bank A/S (Danske Bank), Erste Group Bank AG (Erste Group), KBC Bank NV (KBC Bank & Verzekering), Landesbank Baden Württemberg (LBBW) and Natixis (Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking), in connection with the issuance of EUR 500 million 3.250% Covered Bonds due 2031. This issuance forms part of ČSOB’s EUR 5.5 billion Debt Securities Issuance Programme, and highlights the ongoing momentum in the Slovak capital markets space, reinforcing its stability and attractiveness to international investors. We have supported the joint lead managers on this transaction and contributed to the continued development and depth of the Slovak capital markets. #CMSlaw #CMSSlovakia #CapitalMarkets