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CMS to Separate from Ruzicka Csekes and Open New Slovakian Office

CMS to Separate from Ruzicka Csekes and Open New Slovakian Office

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The CMS and Ruzicka Csekes law firms, which have been operating in association in Slovakia, have announced that they will terminate that arrangement as of May 31, 2017. CMS, the sixth largest global law firm, will then establish its own fully integrated office in Bratislava, using a newly created Slovak team.

"This strategic move in respect of the Slovak market is consistent with CMS’ global strategy which operates full service fully-integrated legal practices in each of the markets where it is present," says Helen Rodwell, Managing Partner of CMS Czech Republic. ”We and our clients have valued highly our long-term relationship with Ruzicka Csekes, but believe that operating with our own team of Slovak lawyers will provide the most seamless delivery of legal services to our clients," adds Peter Huber, Managing Partner of CMS Austria.

Ruzicka Csekes will continue to operate independently following the end of its association with CMS, and the firm reports an intention to "explore and consider all options with regard to further cooperation with one or more international law firms."

"Our association with CMS has allowed us to offer a broad range of international capabilities to our clients," says Ruzicka Csekes founder and Managing Partner Jaroslav Ruzicka. "Moving forward  we will continue to build on our leading position in Slovakia, while considering how best to wrap the international experience into our client driven practice."

"We may associate with another international law firm, but we may also decide to maintain relations with multiple international firms, working with the firm best suited for the work required," adds Founding Partner Erika Csekes.