Wolf Theiss’ growing dispute resolution practice covers domestic and cross-border litigation, particularly in relation to shareholder and employment disputes, commercial contract cases, and unfair competition claims. Many of the group’s clients hail from the construction, banking and manufacturing industries. The team is led by arbitrator Robert Pelikán, and was strengthened by the recent arrival of Anna Bilanová, who joined from the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance’s International Arbitration and Investment Protection Unit.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘In terms of construction disputes, we have been expertly assisted by Robert Pelikán.'

  • 'The team have always provided the utmost availability and offered timely advice across a range of actual and potential disputes.'

  • 'The combination of their client-centric approach, expert knowledge of local construction and real estate law and excellent negotiation skills has made it a pleasure to work with the practice. We feel we are in very capable hands at every stage of proceedings.'

  • ‘We have relied on Robert Pelikán’s outstanding knowledge of Czech law in dispute-related aspects connected to our development of commercial premises in the Czech Republic. We feel that Robert understands the local needs, risks and opportunities inherent to our construction and real estate business.'

  • 'On top of his legal expertise, Robert Pelikán has always adopted a sensible commercial approach to our issues.'
  • ‘Experience in the industry.’

  • ‘Anna Bilanová is an incredibly hardworking and brilliant lawyer, who dedicates herself completely to the matters she works on. You are always better off having her on your side.’

Key clients

  • Wiener Privatbank
  • Wikov
  • Mylan (now Viatris)
  • Logstor
  • Sandoz
  • Delta Projektconsult
  • Uniuris
  • Renault

Work highlights

  • Representing Wiener Privatbank in the reorganisation proceedings of the Arca Capital Group.
  • Representing Logstor in the bankruptcy of its exclusive distributor in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Robert Pelikán

Other key lawyers

Anna Bilanová, Tereza Mrázková