Contracts and commercial relationships · Czechia and Slovakia
Contract review
Has the other party sent a draft agreement and pressed you to sign? Before you commit, we review every provision: identifying risks, explaining them in plain language and proposing wording that protects you. We understand Slovak and Czech law, so we can also review an agreement from a Czech partner, all through one firm.
- Lawyer registered with both the Czech and Slovak Bar Associations
- Risks explained in plain language
- Fees agreed in advance
What we'll do for you
You receive a clear answer: the risks you face, the changes to request and how to put them to the other party. We provide amendments directly in the agreement's text.
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Contract review
We review the entire text, including schedules and incorporated terms — payments, penalties, liability, termination and court jurisdiction.
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Risk summary
A clear plain-language summary of what is sound, what poses a risk and what is unacceptable for you, explaining the consequences.
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Proposed amendments
Specific redrafted provisions in tracked changes, ready to send to the other party.
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Negotiation support
If the other party challenges amendments, we help with arguments and refine compromise wording through to signing.
Deliverablea reviewed agreement with tracked changes and a clear summary of risks and recommendations
How it works
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- Send the agreementday 0
An email with a short description of the transaction is sufficient. We promptly confirm the fee and deadline.
- Assessment and review
We assess the agreement and prepare a risk summary and proposed changes in the text.
- Consultation
We explain the output by telephone or video call and agree what to send to the other party.
- Refinement and signing
We incorporate the other party's responses and ensure the final wording reflects what was agreed.
No-obligation enquiry
Ready to start?
Send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours with a price confirmation and next steps. The first 30-minute consultation is free and commits you to nothing.
- 1Send your enquiry via this form
- 2Within 24 h you get a price confirmation and plan
- 3We start work only after your approval
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What clients ask
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How quickly can you review an agreement?
Ordinary agreements usually within several working days; for urgent signings, an express deadline can be agreed. We confirm the exact deadline alongside the fee.
What do you check?
Particularly the areas where most disputes are lost: payment terms, sanctions and contractual penalties, liability for damages and its limits, termination options, delivery and complaints, governing law and court. We also always check whether the agreement reflects what you actually agreed with your partner.
The agreement refers to the other party's terms and conditions. Do you review those too?
Yes — a substantial portion of the risks is often hidden in those terms. Our review covers every document the agreement refers to.
Is a review worthwhile for a smaller agreement?
The decisive factor is not the amount stated in the agreement but the potential loss if the relationship breaks down — a long commitment, penalties or liability can turn a small agreement into a major problem. Simple agreements can be reviewed quickly and inexpensively, so review is usually worthwhile.
Can you review an agreement in English?
Yes, we routinely work with bilingual SK/CZ·EN documentation. For agreements governed by foreign law, we explain openly what we can assess and when we recommend involving a lawyer from that jurisdiction.
How much does a review cost?
The fee depends on the agreement's scope and complexity — we confirm it in advance after seeing the document, and the agreed fee stands.
Legal Q&A
Common questions on this topic
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Must an agreement be in writing to be valid?
Most agreements are valid orally: Slovak law generally allows freedom of form. However, writing may be required by law, for example for property transfers, or by the parties themselves. If the prescribed written form is missing, the agreement is invalid. Amendments require a distinction between civil and commercial law: in a commercial relationship, merely signing the agreement in writing does not mean that every amendment must also be in writing. In practice, writing is recommended even where the law does not require it, for evidence and certainty.
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How does a contractual penalty work, and is it enforceable?
A contractual penalty is a monetary sanction for breach of a contractual obligation. It is valid only if agreed in writing with a specified amount or at least a calculation method. The creditor is entitled to it even without loss, but generally cannot claim damages alongside it unless otherwise agreed. A court may reduce an excessively high penalty on application.
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How can I validly withdraw from an agreement?
You may withdraw only if the law or the agreement permits it, rather than simply because you wish to. Under civil law, the agreement is generally cancelled from the outset; under commercial law, it terminates when the withdrawal notice is delivered, with the effects prescribed by Section 351 of the Commercial Code. In commercial relationships, the right depends on whether the breach is material, allowing immediate withdrawal, or non-material, requiring an additional period for performance to expire unused. Withdrawal must be notified without undue delay.
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Further reading
Non-compete clauses: different rules in Slovakia and Czechia
The governing law and type of contract are decisive for a non-compete clause. Slovak § 672a regulates commercial agency and imposes a two-year ceiling; in other commercial relationships, the proportionality of the restriction must be assessed separately. Czech § 2975 has a general five-year ceiling and does not require compensation, although commercial agency is subject to special rules in Czechia too.
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Acceptance records in contracts for work: the formality that determines payment
Contractors generally do not get paid until handover, and the contract defines what handover means. How to agree acceptance records, deemed acceptance and acceptance with minor defects, and how Slovak and Czech case law treats withheld signatures.
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Lower cash payments from January 2026: the limit fell to EUR 5,000
A uniform EUR 15,000 threshold applied for three years. From 1 January 2026, the dual regime returned: EUR 5,000 generally, and EUR 15,000 only between individuals acting outside business. What this means for purchase prices, advances and instalments.
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