Štěpán Štarha

A second scenario for both property and life

Plan B isn’t just a Swiss bank account or a property in Spain. It is a pre-planned and well-thought-out scenario for diversifying risks, spreading your assets across several countries, and ensuring a safe background for you and your family.

Jaroslav Havel, Ondřej Florián a Štěpán Štarha · 7 October 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

Play it safe: Endowment funds and trusts as a tool for the generation of leaders

How can one safeguard against fragmentation of their assets due to family disputes or failed marriages? How can accumulated wealth be passed on to future generations? Or how can one secure a lifetime annuity? The most effective solution is an endowment fund.

David Neveselý, Miroslav Vozáb a Štěpán Štarha · 13 January 2025

Safely and according to the rules

Cybersecurity obligations expand to a broader range of companies

Companies face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats that can jeopardize their daily operations, customer trust, partnerships, and even the very existence of their business not only in Slovakia. In response, the EU has introduced the NIS II Directive. How should they prepare for these changes?

Štěpán Štarha, Róbert Gašparovič a Miriama Podskubová · 13 January 2025

Commentary

The way to better understand our clients

Providing legal and tax services at the highest level requires not only excellent knowledge of the law, but also detailed knowledge and understanding of our clients' respective industry sectors.

Štěpán Štarha · 8 January 2024

What do the new rules bring for retail, e-commerce and consumers in Slovakia?

An end to misleading practices of supposed price reductions on Black Friday. A large consumer law amendment entails a comprehensive regulation of Slovak consumer law. Since the middle of this year, this will affect not only e-shops, but also brick-and-mortar stores, which have to adapt to the new obligations. What are these specific changes?

Štěpán Štarha a Róbert Gašparovič · 8 January 2024

Internet of Vehicles

The interconnected future of passenger transport

Requirements for increased safety, faster transport, accident reduction, entertainment and autonomy of vehicles are just some of the expectations placed on passenger cars by the market, customers and regulations. But there are also many legal challenges associated with this future of transport – protection from hackers, liability for autonomous vehicles, data privacy, and more.

Štěpán Štarha a Róbert Gašparovič · 9 January 2023

Deposit return scheme has a green light

Slovakia is the first country in the Central European region with a nationwide deposit return scheme for disposable packaging. HAVEL & PARTNERS acted as legal counsel to the Deposit System Administrator in its preparation, launch and operation.

Štěpán Štarha · 10 January 2022

E-sports: When business is a game

The economic results of the gaming industry are significantly challenging the established view of e-sports as a limited investment and business opportunity in our latitudes. E-sports has become an investment colossus, with revenues expected to surpass EUR 670 million in 2023 in the European market alone.

Štěpán Štarha a Róbert Gašparovič · 13 September 2021