Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář > Prague, Czech Republic > Firm Profile

Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář > The Legal 500 Rankings

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

Drawing on the bench strength of a global network of 70 offices across North America, Latin America, and the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, the banking, finance and capital markets group at Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář brings expertise to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions (including American Express, Bank of China, Citibank, Raiffeisenbank and UniCredit) and corporates across such sectors as real estate, manufacturing, retail, food and beverages, chemicals, hospitality and construction. The practice's full offering covers matters ranging from restructuring, recovery and distressed debt situations to project, acquisition and real estate finance, equity securities offerings and regulatory compliance. The practice is headed by Libor Basl, who assists with both high-value financings and the establishment and optimisation of financial and corporate structures. Key support is provided by Petr Vojtěch on major financing matters and regulatory mandates.

Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

The team at Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář remains a market leader, leveraging the bench strength of a global network of 70 offices across North America, Latin America, and the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, to advise financial institutions, domestic corporates and household name multinationals (including Johnson & Johnson, Nike and GlaxoSmithKline) on a comprehensive range of matters, from cross-border M&A, joint ventures and commercial agreements to public procurement proceedings, franchising and related consumer protection and tax planning matters. The firm’s active client base spans such sectors as e-commerce, apparel, pharmaceuticals, shipping and the automotive industry. The practice is led by M&A and private equity authority Tomáš Skoumal; Alexandr César, a specialist in foreign trade-related procedures and international trade agreements; pharmaceuticals and healthcare sector expert Milena Hoffmanová; Kristína Doupal, a specialist in international commercial law.

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 1

The team at Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář remains a market leader, leveraging the bench strength of a global network of 70 offices across North America, Latin America, and the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, to represent domestic and multinational financial institutions (including Credit Suisse) and corporates involved in high-value, cross-border litigation and arbitration. With an active client base spanning the telecoms, tech, food and beverages, manufacturing, energy and medical devices sectors, the firm specialises in disputes in such areas as corporate law, European law, product liability, employment, competition law, IP and unfair trade practices. The group is led by Martin Hrodek, an authority on commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration. Martina Marchand and Kristína Doupal bring expertise in representing clients in civil proceedings, including insolvency matters.

Czech Republic > Employment Tier 1

Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář's team is highly regarded for its 'deep understanding of the complexities of employment law'. The group works closely with the firm's international network to support clients on domestic and cross-border cases, including the employment aspects of M&A deals, social security matters, internal investigations, employment contracts, executive compensation, dismissals, and discrimination claims. Much of the practice's client base consists of global corporations and high-profile technology, transport and fashion companies. Martin Hrodek, who handles employment disputes in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, co-heads the department with Zuzana Ferianc, who has 'exceptionally deep knowledge of labor law'. Vlastimil Kreysa brings know-how in cross-border secondments and redundancy and restructuring processes.

Czech Republic > Intellectual property Tier 1

At Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the intellectual property offering includes IP-related litigation, regulatory matters and trade mark portfolio management matters. The department has a solid track record in advising on international and domestic mandates, and coordinates with the firm’s global network of offices to support its robust client roster. Recent work for the group includes handling IP rights protection issues and cases involving counterfeited goods. Dušan Hlavatý, who heads the practice, has extensive experience in advising on copyright and piracy claims.

Czech Republic > Tax Tier 1

Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář's team is active in a wide spectrum of tax matters, including local and international tax planning, indirect taxes and customs duties. The group draws on the firm's international network to assist clients in the energy, media and technology sectors with tax litigation and audits. The practice has a solid track record in advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions. Eliška Komínková spearheads the department and advises on Czech and European regulations relating to VAT and corporate and income tax, as well as the tax aspects of restructuring issues.

Czech Republic > TMT Tier 1

At Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the team is well versed in advising on the full gamut of TMT work. Media litigation, IT contracts, telecoms licensing matters, and issues pertaining to patent and data protection in the generative AI space are key areas of instruction for the group. Led by Dušan Hlavatý, the team regularly advises on developing deal structures for innovative tech products. Hlavatý fields expertise in assisting prominent global corporations with outsourcing matters in the cybersecurity, gaming and digital media arenas.

Czech Republic > EU and competition Tier 3

Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář has a solid track record in advising pharmaceutical sector clients on competition law matters. The group leverages the firm’s global network to support clients in cartel investigations, as well as assisting with merger filings, horizontal and vertical agreements, and cases involving abuse of dominant position. Compliance work is another key area of instruction for the team. The practice is co-headed by Alexandr César, who focuses on competition litigation and cartel cases, and Kateřina Schenková, who is well known for handling abuse of dominance matters under Czech and Slovak law, as well as distribution models.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Led by Marek Disman, the team at Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář adopts a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on the expertise of the firm's tax and environmental compliance departments to advise on zoning and building matters, infrastructure projects and construction disputes. Elsewhere, the group handles sale and purchase agreements and sale and leaseback deals. Disman is well known for his experience in advising on transactional real estate work.