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Law firm RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS successfully defended its top position in the Public Procurement category of the prestigious Law Firm of the Year 2025 awards. The 13th consecutive victory in this category represents a remarkable achievement in the history of the contest.

The Law Firm of the Year 2025 competition, organised by the EPRAVO Group publishing house, in cooperation with the economic weekly TREND, presented the best law firms in Slovakia during a gala evening on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 in Bratislava. At the prestigious event, which provides the local market with an orientation in the key areas of law, this year awards were presented in nineteen professional categories and in two special categories: Pro Bono & CSR and Best Client Service. Two main awards, National Law Firm and International Law Firm, were also presented.

RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS is one of the undisputed leaders on the Slovak market in the area of public procurement, as evidenced by the 13-year winning streak beginning in 2013 – an unprecedented success no other law firm has accomplished in any evaluated category.

"Public procurement is a complex field where the interests of the public and private sectors intersect. One of the major challenges we face is legislative instability; the Public Procurement Act has undergone nearly thirty amendments in recent years. Nevertheless, we are committed to providing our clients with high-quality and reliable legal advice. This is why we take great pride in our championship in this category. Achieving our thirteenth consecutive victory is an accomplishment we are truly proud of,” said Ján Azud, the leading partner for public procurement.

RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS' associates have worked on a number of high-profile projects for the public sector. They also represent a number of private sector companies bidding for public contracts in Slovakia or abroad.

Jaroslav Ružička, Managing Partner, states: "I am proud that we consistently maintain our status as a premium law firm, known for our work and results that achieve high rankings over the long term. Additionally, I am honoured to lead a team of highly experienced, knowledgeable, and talented colleagues, with whom I have successfully signed off on complex projects of significant economic importance.”

As a leading legal consulting firm specializing in projects and infrastructure in Slovakia, RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS boasts a diverse portfolio of public projects, many of which are pioneering initiatives. Their mission has been to enhance transportation, health, technology, telecommunications, culture, social services, and sports infrastructure for the state, local governments, public enterprises, and the private sector. Notable projects include the R1 expressway connecting Nitra and Banská Bystrica, the new passenger terminal at Bratislava airport, the renovated Slovak National Gallery, and the F.D. Roosevelt Faculty Hospital in Banská Bystrica. Other significant achievements are the revitalization of Stará Tržnica (the old market hall) in Bratislava, the construction of a new football stadium in Košice, the introduction of modern trains operating across Slovakia, and the establishment of new train maintenance centres. Additionally, the law firm has assisted in major investments from companies like Volvo Cars and Winkelmann, among many other successful projects that RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS has helped bring to the implementation phase.