Commercial contracts with Slovak partners
When you buy from, sell to or partner with a Slovak company, the contract decides who carries the risk. We draft and review contracts governed by Slovak law, explain how Slovak courts are likely to read them and negotiate with your Slovak counterparty in English or Slovak.
What we do
- Supply, distribution, agency and framework agreements
- General terms and conditions for B2B and B2C sales in Slovakia
- Non-disclosure, cooperation and joint venture agreements
- Review of contracts proposed by Slovak partners, with a short risk summary in English
- Bilingual English–Slovak contracts with a clear prevailing-language clause
- Advice on breach of contract, late payment and termination
Frequently asked questions
Should our contract with a Slovak company be governed by Slovak law?
Not necessarily. In cross-border B2B contracts the parties can usually choose the governing law. We advise on when Slovak law, or a Slovak court or arbitration, gives you a practical advantage, for example when enforcing against assets in Slovakia.
Does a contract have to be in Slovak?
Most B2B contracts can be in English. Some documents filed with Slovak authorities or registers must be in Slovak; we prepare bilingual versions and arrange certified translations where needed.
How long do we have to bring a claim?
The general limitation period for commercial claims under Slovak law is four years, but shorter periods apply to some claims. We check the deadline for your specific case.
For a wider overview, see our commercial contracts practice.