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Minimum must-have – Where does enthusiasm for AI end and responsibility begin within a company?

Many companies are implementing artificial intelligence faster than they can determine who is responsible for it internally. Whilst they do follow the regulations closely, there is a lack of internal rules, processes and clearly defined responsibilities regarding the use of AI within the company… And that is exactly how real problems arise. We have therefore summarised the essential minimum of what to bear in mind when it comes to AI governance within a company.

Dalibor Kovář a Tomáš Lupač · 16 September 2026

Company for sale – Don’t make mistakes before you’ve even received a first offer

Divestitures are no longer a matter of large corporations; we are increasingly handling this issue with the owners of successful regional businesses. Some want to leave the business and acquire assets for further investment or a new business. Others sell the business to resolve the issue of succession as they have no one in the family to whom they can pass it on. What should be considered before selling – and, ideally, well before that? And what determines the success of the entire transaction?

Jaroslav Havel, Jan Koval a Miroslav Vozáb · 6 October 2026

Interview

Rising Uncertainty Means It’s Time for Billionaires to Think About a Plan B

“Today, billionaires should not concentrate their family wealth in a single country,” says Jaroslav Havel, founder of the law firm HAVEL & PARTNERS, whose ONE FAMILY OFFICE manages the wealth of many Czech billionaires. The times call for diversifying assets in more than one direction, not only across sectors.

Corporate Bonds: When an “Attractive Yield” Hides an Unacceptable Risk

Corporate bonds often attract investors with promises of high and regular yields. However, more important than the promises is understanding who you are actually lending money to and how they intend to repay it. What should you check before investing, and which warning signs should never be ignored? Go through our checklist with us.

Martin Stančík a Jan Šturm · 6 October 2026

Transfer pricing: No documentation today, a very costly problem tomorrow

Should we only deal with transfer pricing when the tax office comes knocking at the door? By then it’s usually too late. A lack of documentation regarding the transfer prices at which companies within a group charge each other for goods or services can result not only in additional tax assessments running into millions, but also in weeks of work for management and unnecessary crisis management. So, how do you go about transfer pricing, step by step?

Anna Křenková a David Krch · 21 September 2026

The New Civil Code in Slovakia – What’s Changing?

Slovakia is set for the most extensive reform of private law since 1964. The new Civil Code is expected to come into effect on 1 July 2027, bringing far-reaching changes that will affect both entrepreneurs and everyday life. We have selected the most important ones.

Štěpán Štarha a Oliver Benda · 16 September 2026

Interview

Real Estate Market Has Matured – Why Details Matter Today

The days when buying an apartment and simply waiting for prices to rise was enough are gradually coming to an end. What determines the success of a real estate investment today? Why is a good address alone no longer sufficient, and which segments are likely to shape the future of the market? We asked Lukáš Syrový of HAVEL & PARTNERS and Pavel Scháňka of OneCap.

Pavel Scháňka a Lukáš Syrový · 25 September 2026

Slovak Startups Enter a New Era – What Determines Success Today?

Successful startups today are not built on a good idea alone. What makes the difference is discipline, a high-quality team, the ability to work with data, and a well-thought-out growth strategy. These were among the key topics discussed at the fourth annual Startup & Investor Meetup, organized in Bratislava by HAVEL & PARTNERS and ONE FAMILY OFFICE.

Architects of family wealth. Calm, stability and confidence

Family office and private client services were once reserved only for the wealthiest global dynasties such as the Rockefellers or Rothschilds. Today, thanks to HAVEL & PARTNERS and ONE FAMILY OFFICE, these services are available to successful entrepreneurs and families in the Czech Republic and Slovakia as well.

Transaction overview

Overview of selected transactions with the involvement of HAVEL & PARTNERS

Over the past 20 years, we have been involved in completing over 970 transactions, not only in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings. Their total value exceeds EUR 37.5 billion. Here is an overview of the most important deals over the latest period.

Nice idea – too bad it’s not yours anymore. Remember that the competition never sleeps

You invest in development, marketing and people and you’re ahead of the competition. Do you protect what you have created though? Without a patent, trademark or well-drafted contract, you risk someone else reaping the fruits of your labour. How to protect intellectual property in business?

Ivan Rámeš a Tomáš Havelka · 8 January 2026

From lawyers to advisers

A quarter century of courage to grow

In 2001, five young lawyers sat in an office on cardboard boxes instead of chairs, driven by a vision of building a great law firm. Today, HAVEL & PARTNERS stands as a comprehensive advisory group of 350 professionals who support more than 4,000 clients.