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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
Interview
InvestmentsReal Estate

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
InvestmentsTechnology

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.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 25 September 2026
Family & WealthInvestments

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.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 12 January 2026
Case study
Investments

Venture capital miracle from the centre of Europe

Credo Ventures shows that even in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, a fund can be created that is equal to those in Silicon Valley. We at HAVEL & PARTNERS have been with them from the very beginning – we have been working for Credo as legal and tax advisors since 2009.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 12 January 2026
Interview
Investments

Private equity has been democratised

Private equity is no longer the preserve of institutional investors. “What was previously only available to institutions is now more accessible. People are richer, more global and better informed, often because of their education at banks or their own experience, for example, selling their companies to private equity funds,” said Arham Karim of Bain Capital in an interview.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 8 September 2025
BusinessInvestments

Germany’s Government Plans – What entrepreneurs can learn from the coalition agreement?

Germany’s new government plans to turn recession-hit Germany into a “locomotive of Europe” moving forward. So, what will change under the leadership of the new chancellor? And how can Czech and Slovak entrepreneurs benefit from this?

Philip Smitka a Martin Peckl · 8 September 2025
Family & WealthInvestments

Billionaire-Level Family Office

The elite attorney Jaroslav Havel has been building the largest family office in Central Europe, a unique club for business families. He helps them access the world’s most exciting investment opportunities, and work together to protect their assets, ensure a high-quality life, and educate the next generation.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 8 September 2025
Investments

Waiting for the global champion

Slovakia has talent, ideas and ambition, yet it is still waiting for its first technological unicorn. The third edition of the INVESTOR & STARTUP MEETUP event, organised by HAVEL & PARTNERS and ONE FAMILY OFFICE, took place in Bratislava’s Rivers Club. It brought together leaders from the Czech and Slovak startup scenes to demonstrate to startups the changes necessary for global success.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 8 September 2025
BusinessInvestments

Czech Republic bans first foreign investment. 7 lessons you should take

In March this year, the Czech government made history by using its powers under the Foreign Investment Screening Act (the FDI Act) for the very first time to block a foreign company's investment. What key takeaways are there from this? And if you’re working with a foreign investor, could this put your company at risk?

Robert Neruda, Roman Světnický a Martin Rott · 8 September 2025
Investments

With whom we are connected through success

Part of HAVEL & PARTNERS’ corporate philosophy is to co-invest with clients and to continue to support their projects. We present four funds in which the partners of our law firm invest through ONE FAMILY OFFICE.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 8 January 2024
Investments

Opportunity or trap? There are bonds, and there are bonds

In recent years, corporate bonds have become a popular investment choice, largely because of their appealing annual yields of between 6% and 12%. This raises the question: If financial advisors recommend including bonds in conservative portfolios, why are corporate bonds also considered high-risk investments?

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 8 January 2024