Katarína Babiaková

Senior Associate

Advokátka, LL.M.

LYNX Senior Associate specializing in employment law, collective labour law, and employment-related data protection.
EXPERIENCED
Nearly two decades in employment and collective labour law, delivering the pattern recognition that anticipates workforce challenges before they escalate.
RECOGNIZED
Consistently ranked as Next Generation Partner by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, ensuring clients receive directory-validated expertise in employment matters.
LEADING
Key member of a top-tier employment law team recognized by global directories, bringing institutional strength to every client engagement.
SPECIALIZED
Strategic, business-focused counsel on complex employment matters, translating intricate labour regulations into clear commercial action plans.

About

Multinational corporations and domestic employers alike turn to Katarína for guidance on workforce restructurings, collective bargaining, trade union relations, and sensitive employment disputes. Her practice spans the full spectrum of labour law challenges, from day-to-day compliance questions to high-stakes negotiations with employee representatives. Fluency in English, German, Slovak, and Czech removes communication barriers when coordinating cross-border workforce projects or advising on EU law aspects of international employment matters.

An LL.M. from Heidelberg University complements her legal foundation from Masaryk University, equipping her with comparative European perspectives that prove invaluable in cross-jurisdictional matters. Active membership in the European Employment Lawyers Association connects her to a continent-wide network of employment law specialists, while her involvement with the German-Slovak Chamber of Industry and Commerce deepens ties to the business community. Clients gain an advisor who combines nearly two decades of hands-on experience with ongoing engagement in the evolving employment law landscape across Central Europe.

Practice Areas

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Employment

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What other have to say about Katarína

A reputation defined by global trust and professional recognition.
"Recognised as Rising Star for employment law expertise"
Legal 500
"Consistently ranked as Next Generation Partner"
Legal 500
"Shortlisted as Employment Next Generation Partner of the Year among leading employment lawyers across Central and Eastern Europe"
Legal 500 CEE Awards
"Deep understanding and commercial approach towards helping companies navigate employment issues in Slovakia"
Legal 500
"Working with Katarína Babiaková is a real pleasure. She is knowledgeable and has a good sense of practical awareness"
Chambers & Partners

Explore Katarína's professional background

Heidelberg University (Karl Ruprecht University), Heidelberg, Germany (LL.M.)
Masaryk University, Faculty of Law, Brno, Czech Republic (Mgr. in Law)

“New law on short-time work in Slovakia to start in 2022”, Lynx Legal News, Slovakia, 09/2021
“Slovakia: New reason for termination in Slovak labour law”, Lynx Legal News, Slovakia, 02/2021
“Digital nomads will find their legal basis in Slovakia”, Lynx Legal News, Slovakia, 01/2021
“Verantwortung der Vertretungsorgane und Erteilung des Absolutoriums”, Fachnewsletter der Deutsch-Slowakischen Industrie– und Handelskammer, Slovakia, 01/2014
“Personal data protection in health care facilities”, Connection magazine, Slovakia, 07–08/2013
“Slowakisches Arbeitsgesetzbuch in deutscher Sprache”, Deutsch-Slowakische Industrie- und Handelskammer, Slovakia, 2013
“Whistleblowing: Reporting unfair practices or rule violations in the workplace”, Connection magazine, Slovakia, 09–10/2012
“International Employment Law – Slovak Republic”, Center for International Legal Studies, Austria, 2011
“MOE Wirtschaft in Mittel- und Osteuropa – Ländervergleichendes Sozialversicherungsrecht – Slowakei”, University of Passau, Germany, 2010

EELA (European Employment Lawyers Association)
Slovak Bar Association

Advising MAN Components on high‑risk employment and compliance matters, including misconduct investigations, terminations, union talks and day‑to‑day HR issues.
Representing Orange Slovensko in a landmark multi‑union bargaining process and providing ongoing advice on remuneration, transformation and complex HR matters.
Supporting Plastic Omnium in Slovakia on organizational changes, terminations, policies, working time, non‑competes and sensitive employee‑relations issues.
Advising Kromberg & Schubert on cross‑border employment, relocation projects and crisis management following fatal commuting accidents.
Advising msg life Slovakia on dependent‑work risks, workation, on‑call policies, MD contracts and tailored working‑time models.
Supporting TeamWork Slovakia on remote‑work compliance, disciplinary cases, investigations and lawful use of employee IT/social‑media data.
Advising Kongsberg Automotive on telework implementation, workplace regulations, employee monitoring and workplace‑accident issues.
Leading mass layoffs, site closure and managerial exits for Webasto entities, including executive remuneration and employer‑liability advice.
Assisting VTG Group with redundancy programs, senior dismissals and bankruptcy‑related employment issues affecting 100+ employees.

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Slovak
Czech

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