act Randa Havel Legal
Client SatisfactionThe dispute practice at act Randa Havel Legal channels the expertise of its team to represent insurers, government bodies, financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates involved in complex litigation, mediation and proceedings before the Arbitration Court of both the Economic and Agricultural Chambers of the Czech Republic. The team's robust client base spans sectors ranging from automotive, aviation, IT, transport, real estate and e-commerce to energy, advertising and engineering. The team is led by managing partner and experienced litigator Martin Řanda. Ladislav Peterka specialises in international arbitration.
Testimonials
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Problem solvers, and people who know they need to take the time to understand business of the client to be able to advise accordingly. Also quite effective and successful.’
‘Ladislav Peterka is one of the best litigators I have had the opportunity to work with. He is effective, manages to understand what we need and adjusts strategy as required.’
‘The team handles a broad range of commercial litigation mandates, including contractual and professional negligence disputes. The lawyers are excellent negotiators and always keep within the timeframe agreed. Thanks to them, we are very successful in all major disputes.’
‘Martin Řanda is very tough in negotiations but also a strategic thinker. He is quick at getting to the real merits of the case. Ladislav Peterka is an excellent, experienced lawyer and strategist. No matter the complexity of the issue, he can always give you an answer.’
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 Europlakat and Rencar, members of JCDecaux, an out-of-home advertising company, in multiple court disputes with its business partner Prague Transportation Company (PTC), an urban mass transit operator.
- Representing KLM and Air France in all individual cases in the Czech Republic where passengers seek compensation for delayed or cancelled flights or damages.
- Representing the town Domažlice in a dispute with the consortium of Geosan Group and PSJ, two construction companies, stemming from a contract on reconstruction of a municipal swimming pool.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Řanda