Zuzana Hecko
Zuzana is in the firm's Dispute Resolution practice, specializing in intellectual property (IP), technology and life science matters. 

Zuzana has over a decade of experience advising on a wide range of IP and TMT issues., including representing clients in IP litigation before the courts, providing advice on software and copyrights, trademarks and designs as well as advising on IP aspects of M&A transactions. Zuzana has particular experience in patent litigation in the field of life sciences. 
 
In addition to her IP specialization, Zuzana advises on data and tech matters, AI and regulatory issues. 
 
Zuzana is a known figure in the Slovak IP community and often speaks at IP-related events and conferences.
 
She has spent three years as a legal advisor at the European Commission in Brussels, where her focus was on the enforcement of intellectual property rights. 
 
Prior to joining A&O Shearman, Zuzana was a trainee in the IP/technology department of an international law firm in Hong Kong.

 

 

Expertise

Industries

Experience

Representative matters

  • McLLOYD´S in intellectual property litigation concerning infringement of their registered community design and unfair competition.
  • Penta Investments Holding in relation to the protection of its trademark portfolio. Our advice includes strategic advice on brand protection, in addition to representing the client before the European Union Intellectual Property Office in several trademark opposition proceedings and in appellate proceedings before the Board of Appeal.
  • A subsidiary of a global retail company in relation to direct marketing, biometric data, consent for the processing of cookies, and privacy in electronic communications.
  • Motion Pictures Association on copyright and the process of digitisation in the single market and its impact on copyright.

Recognition

“Zuzana Hečko specialises in intellectual property matters. She has an outstanding level of expertise and a pro-client approach.”
Chambers and Partners Europe, 2026
“Zuzana Hečko is highly experienced, proactive and has great strategic thinking.”
Chambers and Partners

Awards

  • Band 1, Chambers and Partners Europe, Intellectual Property, 2026

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted as advokat, Slovakia, 2013

Academic

JUDr., Law, P.J. Šafárik University, 2007

LL.M., Law, University College Dublin, Ireland, 2004

Mgr., Law, P.J. Šafárik University, 2003

Languages

Slovak, English
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.