Michala Mihályová

Senior Associate

Advokátka

LYNX Senior Associate specializing in Life Sciences & Pharma regulatory matters, IP, Technology and Data, and Banking, Finance & Capital Markets.
SPECIALIZED
Dual regulatory expertise spanning Pharma & Life Sciences alongside Banking, Finance & Capital Markets, enabling seamless guidance for clients navigating complex multi-sector compliance frameworks.
RECOGNIZED
Certified IP Scan Provider in Slovakia with deep knowledge of intellectual property and database law, delivering strategic IP assessments that protect and maximize innovation value.
EXPERIENCED
Over a decade in legal practice brings pattern recognition and refined judgment, ensuring clients receive efficient, battle-tested solutions from day one.
LEADING
Trusted advisor on competition law matters including merger control and public procurement, guiding clients through regulatory clearances with confidence.

About

Michala advises international and domestic clients across pharmaceuticals, fintech, automotive, energy, shipping, software development, and food production. Her work within the IP, Technology and Data practice group covers the full spectrum of technology-driven legal challenges. This includes IT contracts, software licensing, cloud services, cybersecurity, AI and machine learning implementations, and trademark prosecution. She also handles IP-related disputes, offering clients end-to-end support from strategy through resolution. Fluency in English and Slovak ensures clear communication across borders.

Since joining Lynx in 2017, Michala has built a reputation for translating intricate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance. Her MiFID II licensing work for securities brokers and vessel registration matters under Slovak flag demonstrate versatility beyond traditional practice boundaries. She provides comprehensive employment law advice with particular focus on dependent work, labour inspections, and transfer of undertakings assessments. Clients working with Michala gain an advisor who combines technical precision with commercial awareness, turning regulatory complexity into competitive advantage.

Practice Areas

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IP, Technology and Data

Turn IP, technology, and data challenges into competitive advantage with specialist legal strategies built for ...

Competition and Antitrust

Clear high-value transactions, defend market positions, and manage regulatory scrutiny with competition law advice proven in ...

Public Procurement

Access public sector opportunities with award-winning counsel that manages procurement risk intelligently and safeguards contract ...

Employment

Manage workforce strategy and risk with acclaimed employment law advice that balances commercial goals with the ...

Life Sciences and Pharma

Bridge scientific innovation and commercial success by guiding products from laboratory to patient across multiple ...

What other have to say about Michala

A reputation defined by global trust and professional recognition.
"Marek Laka 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.", 2025
Legal500
"Recommended Lawyer - Banking, Finance & Capital Markets", 2024
Legal500

Explore Michala's professional background

Trnava University in Trnava, Slovakia (Mgr.)
Umeå Universitet, Sweden (Erasmus)

“Länderberichte, Osteuropa – Slowakei”, Lebensmittel & Recht, 2022
“Právny rozmer opakovaného použitia jednorazovej zdravotníckej pomôcky” (Reprocessing of single-use medical devices), Sestra, 2019

Slovak Bar Association

Established a private joint-stock company as investment broker and represented it before the Slovak National Bank in obtaining a licence for provision of investment services in Slovakia.
Advised a large multinational fintech company on placement of innovative investment product in Slovakia, including revision of investment documentation.
Advised a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer on obtaining wholesale distribution licences for medicinal products and controlled substances, including regulatory compliance and contractual structuring.
Advised international shipping companies on registration and re-registration of large inland vessels under the Slovak flag, including structuring pledge rights securing loan financing.
Advised an international energy and communications group in above-threshold public procurement proceedings before the Slovak Public Procurement Office.
Advised globally recognised automotive suppliers on cybersecurity and regulatory compliance under the NIS 2 Directive.
Provided comprehensive employment law advice, including TUPE assessments, to global pharmaceutical, automotive, software development and food manufacturing companies.
Represented a mining company in registration of industrial property rights and in patent infringement and unfair competition disputes.
Advised software developers on IP, licensing and database law.

English
Slovak

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