Marek Laca

Associated Partner

Advokát

LYNX Associated Partner specializing in Employment Law, Immigration Advisory, and cross-border workforce mobility solutions.
RECOGNIZED
Ranked by Chambers Europe for Employment Law excellence and recognized by Legal 500 as a “Next Generation Partner“, ensuring clients receive market-validated expertise in their most sensitive workforce matters.
SPECIALIZED
As Head of Employment in the Bratislava office, he leads a fully integrated employment and immigration practice for international employers, combining cross-border workforce mobility with regulatory precision and commercially driven legal strategy.
EXPERIENCED
Over a decade of experience in navigating high-stakes labour disputes and employment litigation, bringing meticulous preparation that protects client interests when outcomes matter most.
CONNECTED
Active in the IBA, AIJA, and EELA delivering cross-border insights and access to a pan-European network of specialists.

About

Marek advises international and domestic clients across the full spectrum of employment matters. His practice spans mass redundancies, TUPE transactions, internal investigations, complex employment restructurings and collective bargaining. He serves multinational companies in the automotive, retail, IT, and healthcare sectors, providing ongoing legal support to HR departments navigating Slovakia’s regulatory landscape. Fluency in English, German, and Slovak removes communication barriers when coordinating with headquarters abroad or negotiating with local authorities.

Before focusing on employment and immigration, Marek built his foundation at Paneuropean University in Slovakia and expanded his perspective through studies at Tallinn University of Technology. He serves as a former National Representative for Slovakia within the AIJA, reflecting his commitment to the profession’s development. Through IBA, EELA and the Foreign Relations Working Group of the Slovak Bar Association, he stays connected to evolving workforce trends. Clients gain an advisor who combines technical precision with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach that keeps projects moving forward.

Practice Areas

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Employment

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What other have to say about Marek

A reputation defined by global trust and professional recognition.
“Marek's approachable and friendly nature creates a welcoming environment, allowing clients to feel comfortable and confident throughout the legal process.“
EmploymentChambers and Partners
“With his keen attention to detail and extensive legal expertise, clients can trust that their needs will be met with utmost care and precision.“
EmploymentChambers and Partners
“Laca is skilled in a range of services including employment of third-country nationals and the transfer of employees during M&A transactions.“
EmploymentLegal 500
“Marek Laca and Michala Mihalyova have done really great work for us and I would rate them very highly in their expertise, communication, availability, responsiveness, integrity and transparency.“
EmploymentLegal 500
“Marek is always available to give support as well as having a deep knowledge of labour law, helping to provide specific solutions.“
EmploymentChambers and Partners
“We appreciate his approach, dedication and creativity.“
EmploymentChambers and Partners
“His commitment to helping clients is of great value and his responsiveness is at the top level.“
EmploymentChambers and Partners
“We have had a very good experience working with Marek.“
EmploymentChambers and Partners

Explore Marek's professional background

Paneuropean University, Slovakia (Mgr., Faculty of Law)
Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia (Faculty of Law)

“Dať zamestnancovi výpoveď nie je jednoduché, treba dodržať postup aj termíny”, SME, 2022

Slovak Bar Association
IBA (International Bar Association)
AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers)
EELA (European Employment Lawyers Association)
Foreign Relations Working Group (Slovak Bar Association)

Advised a German hobby accessories retailer operating in 10+ countries on full HR support since Slovak market entry, including trade union representation.
Advised a BLUEPRINT POWER Slovakia (portfolio company of a British multinational oil and gas company) on Slovak market entry, leading TUPE insourcing transaction and comprehensive labour law advisory.
Represented Lidl Slovakia (Schwarz Group) in a broad range of high-stakes employment disputes, consistently achieving favourable outcomes through a combination of litigation strategy and negotiated resolutions.
Advised Plastic Omnium Slovakia on employing foreign nationals through visas, work permits, and residence approvals, ensuring compliance and smooth cross-border workforce mobility.
Coordinated mass dismissal procedure for 80+ employees for a German pressboard producer winding up Slovak operations.
Supported a global leader in advanced battery technologies on a sensitive internal investigation, providing high-level employment law and corporate governance guidance.
Managed self-employment risk assessment (Scheinselbstständigkeit) for specific workforce segments.
Led immigration project for a Canadian client relocating employees across three EU countries with strategic cross-border mobility solutions.
Advised Webasto Convertibles Slovakia on employment restructurings, including redundancies, with strategic guidance on communications.
Advised a subsidiary of a Danish healthcare provider on TUPE matters in Slovakia.
Supported a Turkish car components manufacturer with ICT transfer work permits for third-country nationals and ongoing HR department advisory.
Handled contentious employment matters including labour disputes, investigations, and complex employee-related proceedings.

English
German
Slovak

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