Buying a flat, lending money to a friend, a fence built a metre too far, or enforcement over a debt you have already paid. Civil law covers everyday life, and these are the matters people bring to us most often. We also deal with tenancies, gifts of property within a family, compensation after an accident, consumer complaints a seller has rejected, and interference with someone's reputation or privacy.
Before a dispute arises, we focus on prevention: we draft contracts so that it is clear who pays what and what happens if the other side does not perform. When property changes hands, we check the title deed, set up a safe way to pay the purchase price and file the application with the Slovak Land Register. Once a dispute exists, we assess the evidence and limitation periods, send a pre-action letter and, if no agreement is possible, file a claim.
We act for individuals, families, co-owners, landlords and tenants, and for companies where the relationship falls under civil law. Our office is in Žilina and we represent clients before courts throughout Slovakia. You can meet us at Národná 15 or talk to us by video call, so there is no need to travel for a first conversation. We work in Slovak, Czech and English.
Bring the contracts, title deed, correspondence or photos. At the consultation (€90 including VAT, 30 minutes) we assess the matter and explain your options and costs.
We draft the contract or comment on the other side's draft, or prepare a pre-action letter. We check whether the claim is time-barred and what evidence is still needed.
For a transfer we file the application and follow the registration. In a dispute we file a claim, represent you at hearings and, if needed, on appeal.
After registration or a final judgment we close the file. A money claim may be followed by enforcement. You receive an invoice in line with what we agreed at the start.
Most civil claims become time-barred after 3 years (Section 101 of the Slovak Civil Code). If the debtor acknowledges the debt in writing, the period is 10 years from the acknowledgement (Section 110).
A claim for damages becomes time-barred 2 years after you learned of the damage and who is responsible, and no later than 3 years after the damage occurred, or 10 years if it was caused intentionally (Section 106 of the Civil Code).
Objections must be filed within 14 days of receiving notice that enforcement has started. Valid grounds include, for example, a debt that has already been paid or a time-barred claim.
For a distance contract, a consumer generally has 14 days to withdraw (Section 19 of Slovak Consumer Protection Act No 108/2024).
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In a consultation we assess your situation, suggest a way forward and tell you what costs to expect.
€90 incl. VAT, 30 minutes, in person or online
This page is for general information, reflects Slovak law at the time of writing and is not a substitute for advice on your particular matter.
