PETERKA & PARTNERS‘ dispute resolution department represents clients before courts and arbitration bodies in a variety of complex commercial and insolvency cases. Benefitting from the combined strengths of the firm’s offices across the CEE region, the team is well equipped to advise on cases which involve a cross-border element. The group’s clientele includes major corporations from industries including gaming, project development, utilities and energy. Jiří Černý heads up the practice, capably supported by Barbora Urbancová and Hynek Peroutka.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We feel that we have been well advised and supported in the management of our case.’

  • ‘Our advisor listened attentively and took the initiative to find an amicable solution, while keeping procedural costs to a minimum.’

  • ‘Hynek Peroutka is available, efficient, transparent, reliable, and involved.’

  • ‘Cooperation with the law firm was excellent.'

  • ‘Perfect communication.’

Key clients

  • Touax
  • Veolia
  • Skanska
  • FC Viktoria Plzeň
  • Channel Crossing Ltd.
  • Reyher
  • Mapa Spontex
  • Derichebourg
  • Zásahová služba
  • TEFCOLD CZ

Work highlights

  • Represented Skanska a.s. in litigation based on a FIDIC contract for the construction of part of a Czech motorway.
  • Represented FC Viktoria Plzeň in litigation related to a disputed agent's commission.
  • Represented VEOLIA, a Czech subsidiary of the Veolia group, in several court disputes in relation to an accident involving drinking water contamination and in proceedings seeking the protection of goodwill against a Czech company active in collecting claims.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jiří Černý

Other key lawyers

Barbora Urbancová, Hynek Peroutka