PUBLICATIONS
Supporting materials
Our professional texts and guides were created with the aim of providing legal certainty where responsibility meets ambition. Whether for foreign investors, company management, or internal teams dedicated to HR, compliance, or IP – our publications serve as a practical and reliable resource in key areas.
September 2026
Compliance governance: what compliance really is
A foundational guide showing that compliance is not a list of obligations or a separate department, but the way a company is set up – across three layers: rules (what we must do), system (how we ensure it) and behaviour (what actually happens). A map of regulatory areas, orientation by company size, a "what you already have" inventory and a first-90-days plan – for owners, leadership and anyone responsible for how the business runs, not only compliance specialists.
September 2026
AI Act, cybersecurity and the new liability for software
A practical guide to the six regulations now shaping the rules for software and AI – from the AI Act through the Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2 and DORA to the new product-liability regime and GDPR – reframed as two questions and one system instead of six separate agendas. Includes a timeline of deadlines, a "does this apply to us?" decision test, a model-company walkthrough and a plain-language glossary, written for management and non-lawyers alike.
September 2026
Amendment to the Consumer Protection Act: What Changes for Sellers
Practical guide to the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act (No. 310/2025 Coll.), providing an overview of the new obligations for sellers of goods that will come into force gradually between January and September 2026. The guide covers the right to repair and the European repair information form, the extension of the warranty period following a repair, new pre-contractual information requirements, and the ban on unsubstantiated environmental claims. It also includes a timeline, a practical checklist, and an overview of potential sanctions, with guidance relevant to both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers.
September 2026
Greenwashing: Environmental Claims Under the Amended Consumer Protection Act
A practical guide to the rules governing environmental claims following the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act (No. 310/2025 Coll.), effective from 27 September 2026. It covers five key questions to ask before making any environmental claim, examples of prohibited and permitted wording for manufacturers, e-commerce businesses and marketing teams, and a step-by-step greenwashing audit. A practical compliance resource for compliance officers, marketing teams and management who need to ensure that green claims are properly substantiated before they are published.
July 2026
AI and Technology – A Compliance Glossary
A practical glossary of key AI, data and cybersecurity terms for anyone navigating these topics from a compliance perspective. Each entry comes with a concise explanation and a key question to help quickly surface blind spots in the organisation – a bridge between the language of IT and compliance.
July 2026
Compliance Trends 2026/2027
An overview of the key topics that will shape the compliance function in 2026 and 2027 – from AI regulation and NIS2 to ESG due diligence and CSDDD, behavioural compliance, speak-up mechanisms and AML/CFT 2.0. A concise reference for compliance officers, management and boards.
July 2026
AML/CFT – A Practical Terminology Guide
A practical glossary of key anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) terms, explaining established international terminology in plain language. It serves as a reliable and accessible reference for anyone encountering AML/CFT – whether for the first time or to systematically organise their existing knowledge.
July 2026
AML Amendment – Act No. 73/2026
An overview of the changes introduced by the AML amendment Act No. 73/2026, effective from 1 June 2026 – from mandatory registration in the goAML system and stricter beneficial owner identification to a new register of foreign trusts. The guide summarises the specific obligations of obliged entities, the key deadlines and the penalties for non-compliance.
July 2026
Equal Pay for Men and Women
A practical overview of the new employer obligations under Act No. 76/2026 on equal pay for men and women (transposing EU Directive 2023/970), effective from 7 June 2026. The guide breaks the obligations down by company size and sets out the key deadlines, a summary table of obligations and the penalties for non-compliance.
January 2024
Intellectual Property Law and Unfair Competition
The publication offers an overview of basic intellectual property protection tools, from trademarks and designs to know-how and licenses. It also covers legal means of defense against unfair competition, including misleading advertising, logo misuse, and creating confusion.
January 2024
Top Management Liability
A brochure intended primarily for board members, executives, and supervisory bodies who need to understand their legal obligations, liability risks, and options for limiting them. It also contains practical recommendations in the areas of compliance and internal controls.
January 2024
ESG: What Companies Must Prepare For
We clearly explain new obligations in the area of ESG (environmental, social, and governance criteria) according to European legislation. The brochure contains an overview of requirements, effective dates, a summary of data that will need to be collected, and a basic ESG questionnaire as a starting point for companies.
November 2023
Employment Law Guide
An overview of basic employer obligations, employment contracts, taxes and contributions, personal data protection, differences between employees and self-employed individuals, as well as legal requirements for terminations, benefits, and working hours. A practical guide for HR departments and company management.
November 2023
Doing Business in Slovakia
The brochure offers an overview of the most important legal, tax, and economic aspects of doing business in Slovakia. It contains key information on company formation, legal forms of business, the tax system, employment law, as well as intellectual property protection.
November 2023
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