Magazine issue

H&P Magazine II/2026

14 articles

Articles in this issue

Joy that brings people together. And, above all, helps

At HAVEL & PARTNERS, we come together to enjoy time in the water, on bikes, on boats, over a glass of wine and in the kitchen. And we also come together to help others. Thanks to the charity raffle at our annual party, we were able to support the Domestici organisation.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 12 October 2026

What’s New

Foreword II/2026

In the age of artificial intelligence, what is the most valuable aspect of a top-class consultant’s work? Our experience. At HAVEL & PARTNERS, we have a track record of thousands of commercial transactions, complex legal disputes, and successful business projects for our clients.

Jaroslav Havel · 9 October 2026

What’s New

What’s New at HAVEL & PARTNERS

HAVEL & PARTNERS has been named the Best International Law Firm in Slovakia and has also won the award for Best Client Services. The group’s first-half revenues reached CZK 815 million. Our Private Clients team received the highest ranking from Chambers, and the firm has welcomed new partners and introduced a new Associate Partner position.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 7 October 2026

Family & WealthInvestments

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

BusinessFamily & Wealth

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

Family & WealthInvestments

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

Family & Wealth

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.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 2 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

Transaction overview

What’s New

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.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 25 September 2026

Commentary

BusinessWhat’s New

Experience cannot be skipped

AI is transforming the consultancy market faster than anything before. It speeds up research, document analysis, the drafting of first drafts of contracts and a range of other tasks that, just a few years ago, took lawyers hours to complete. However, it does not replace the most valuable thing a top-notch adviser can offer – experience. Because you cannot skip that one. Or replace.

Jaroslav Havel · 21 September 2026

BusinessTax

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

BusinessFamily & Wealth

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

BusinessTechnology

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