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Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář > The Legal 500 Rankings

Czech Republic > Intellectual property Tier 1

The intellectual property practice at Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář has an excellent reputation for its expertise in advising across the full range of IP matters. The group is sought after by multinational clients in the life sciences, fashion and gaming sectors to assist with copyright, patents and utility models, trade marks and brand management matters. The team is equally adept at handling contentious work, including trade mark litigation, counterfeiting and enforcement of rights. Practice head Vojtěch Chloupek is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with a solid track record in advising on contentious, regulatory, and commercial matters. Ján Kuklinca handles licensing contracts and IP litigation, and Lukáš Holub is well versed in assisting with cross-border trade mark disputes and brand protection issues. Jiří Malý has established experience in advising on contentious design, trade mark, and patent cases. Kateřina Floriánová acts as counsel to global brands on IP portfolio management.

Czech Republic > TMT Tier 1

Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář's TMT practice advises on an impressive array of matters in the field. The group coordinates with the firm's global network to advise prominent companies in the healthcare, financial services, and retail sectors, often on technology projects involving AI and big data, cloud services, cryptocurrency and digital rights matters. The team is equally strong in handling regulatory issues pertaining to tech transactions. The 'outstanding' Vojtěch Chloupek is well versed in IT, IP, and data protection law, and co-heads the department with Ján Kuklinca, who specialises in digital transformation projects. Lukáš Holub's workload includes handling software contracts, Andrea Zátková assists with data protection matters, and Roman Norek handles privacy and GDPR compliance work. Michaela Rybářová advises on IT-related agreements, while David Sýkora is a key contact for regulatory and cybersecurity matters involving tech deals.

Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

The commercial, corporate and M&A group at Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář displays strength in assisting domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates in retail, tech, energy, transport, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and real estate, involved in matters ranging from cross-border acquisitions, restructurings and market entry to incorporations, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The team is led by Ivan Sagál, who draws on over three decades of experience in the practice area. Key support is provided by Ľubomír Brečka, who was promoted to counsel in May 2024.

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 3

The dispute resolution team at Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář brings expertise to representing domestic and multinational corporates across such industries as telecoms, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, apparel, gaming, energy, retail, media and manufacturing in complex litigation, media and arbitration. The group is headed by Ivan Sagál, who handles disputes related to M&A, restructurings, investments and real estate matters; and seasoned arbitrator Vojtěch Chloupek, who manages disputes involving IP and competition.

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 4

The finance group at Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář draws on the expertise of its team to advise multinational insurers banks, investment companies, in addition to corporates across the manufacturing, e-commerce, retail, luxury goods and tech sectors, on matters ranging from transactional financing and refinancing, AML regulations and payment services and fintech matters to venture capital-related mandates and LMA transactions. The group is led by Ivan Sagál, a specialist in such areas as acquisitions and project finance and capital markets matters.

Czech Republic > Employment Tier 4

Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář’s employment team liaises with the corporate, litigation, and IP departments to assist clients with complex restructurings and dismissals. Ivan Sagál, who brings expertise in handling cross-border outsourcing issues, co-heads the group with Filip Hron, who handles collective redundancy cases and union negotiations. Roman Norek is 'responsive, measured, proactive and pragmatic'.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 4

Led by Ivan Sagál, the real estate team at Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář continues to advise on sales and leases, due diligence proceedings, and property management matters. Sagál is well versed in assisting developers with sale and purchase agreements, as well as a range of financing issues. Filip Hron advises clients in the technology sector on construction, planning, and acquisitions, and Karolina Rösler lends support on contractual work.

Slovakia > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátska kancelária provides domestic and international clients with a full spectrum of corporate and M&A services, including handling transfers of ownership, to joint ventures, establishment of companies and M&A transactions. Ivan Sagál  leads the team in the Czech Republic, and Ivan Kisely leads the Bratislava department, who’s expertise covers mergers, acquisitions and shareholder disputes. Katarína Ondrovičová and Katarína Pfeffer are other key names.