act Randa Havel Legal’s dispute resolution offering is broad ranging, and the group demonstrates experience in arbitration proceedings, often before the Arbitration Court of the Czech Republic. Boasting a diverse client base, the firm frequently represents investment funds, airline corporations, and manufacturers. The practice is headed up by seasoned arbitrator Martin Řanda, who regularly handles complex commercial disputes involving unfair competition and IP issues. Ladislav Peterka is another key contact in the department and is active in insolvency proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very close knit, and it is clear to me as a client that they work together in a very synergistic way.’

  • ‘Everyone we worked with is an expert in their field. They are always helpful, have knowledge of businesses, and can provide concise opinions.’

  • ‘Jan Havel stands out as an overall great lawyer who understands very well the connection between business and law. Working with him is always a pleasure.’

Key clients

  • AVANT investiční společnost, a.s.
  • JCDecaux
  • Fides Group a.s.
  • Ortogonal s.r.o., Smitka Atelier s.r.o.
  • Advertising One
  • Pražské služby, a.s.
  • Balabenka s.r.o. (AFI Europe)
  • FCC Česká republika
  • Chevak Cheb, a.s.
  • Seznam.cz, a.s.
  • Howden ČKD Compressors
  • JVS Group
  • Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation
  • LISSA s.r.o.
  • Town of Domažlice

Work highlights

  • Representing LISSA s.r.o. in a dispute with a bankruptcy trustee of the company PMC over the ownership of property in Brno.
  • Representing Europlakat and Rencar, members of JCDecaux, in multiple court disputes with the Prague Transportation Company.
  • Representing KLM and Air France in all individual cases in the Czech Republic where passengers seek compensation for delayed or cancelled flights or damages.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martin Řanda

Other key lawyers

Jan Ožana, Ladislav Peterka, Jan Havel