Kocián Solc Balastík

Fairness, respect, equal access and opportunity are fundamental pillars of principle in the legal profession. Accordingly, KSB’s diversity and inclusion policy reflects such core values of our profession and we are fully committed to the goal of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Everyone at KSB has a duty to act in accordance with the principles of the diversity and inclusion policy and must treat colleagues and third parties in a respectful, inclusive and non-discriminatory way.

Our firm aims to be a natural choice for talent, a true meritocracy where all can achieve their full potential, in an inclusive work culture that promotes equality and mutual respect, and embraces diversity. We understand and value that “talent” comes in many forms. We aim to be a supportive and inclusive employer.

We are committed to preventing any form of discrimination and encouraging diversity and providing equal opportunities for all. We recognize that diversity and inclusion make for a broader, richer environment which produces more creative thinking and reflects the world around us, including our many diverse clients.

Since our founding, we have prided ourselves on building a collegial atmosphere rather than an institutional corporate model. Mutual trust and understanding enables us to provide all of our associates with a level of flexibility that suits their particular needs. This enables us to attract the best talent and provide equal opportunities for all. We proactively support projects recognizing women in the Czech legal environment, such as Významné právničky (Outstanding Women Lawyers), which is announced annually by legal magazine Právní rádce. We also took part in 2021's unique #PRVNICH100LET project, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first woman to graduate from law school and helped to bring together contemporary women of the legal world and public life. Our lawyers are also active in the Czech Bar Association's Lawyers to Schools program (“Advokáti do škol”), which provides schools with inspirational materials and stories about the role of law and lawyers in everyday life. As part of the programme, our lawyers also reach out directly to children in primary and secondary schools, showing how a career in law is open to all and how knowledge of basic legal principles strengthens the rights of all citizens.

Chambers and Partners has nominated KSB for 2022’s Chambers D&I Awards in the Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Firm category. We see it as recognition of our long-standing natural approach to diversity in the legal profession.