Noted for its regular involvement in landmark cases, Kocián Šolc Balaštík’s dispute resolution offering specialises in the telecoms, pharmaceutical, chemistry, and media industries. Recognised for its strengths in international arbitration and EU law, the firm regularly appears before not only domestic courts of all levels, but also the European Court of Human Rights. The team operates under the joint leadership of Pavel Dejl, who specialises in insolvency and competition disputes, and Sylvie Sobolová, who handles claims relating to public procurement issues, administrative proceedings, and state aid cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Exceptional ability to approach the dispute, identify key points, come up with relevant arguments and explain very complex topics to the court.'

  • ‘Pavel Dejl has a very strong personality and excellent legal knowledge and communication skills. He is able to deliver a case-specific approach.'

  • ‘Great communication, partners are well qualified and easy to reach.'

  • ‘Sylvie Sobolová is professional and an expert.'

Key clients

  • O2 Czech Republic
  • AGROFERT and group companies (Primagra, Mlékárna Hlinsko, Schrom Farms)
  • Český rozhlas (Czech Broadcasting radio)
  • Česká televize (Czech Television)
  • IMCoPharma
  • Mattoni 1873
  • PPF Group
  • Asiana Transport
  • United Bakeries
  • PRECHEZA
  • Tapas Borek
  • REMA PV Systém

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pavel Dejl, Sylvie Sobolová