Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář’s expanding dispute resolution practice encompasses both litigation and arbitration, and operates closely with the firm’s other practice areas. The firm handles local and cross-border disputes relating to damages and business liabilities, the protection of rights, employment issues, and shareholder litigation. The department is jointly led by Ivan Sagál, who focuses on investment and restructuring disputes, and Vojtěch Chloupek, who specialises in IP rights breaches and tech-related claims.

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  • ‘Overall, the legal support provided is of a high quality. The team is able to meet strict deadlines if needed. Excellent quality of legal documents and templates.’

  • ‘Business-oriented approach and smooth communication.'

  • ‘Deep knowledge of the legal topic including practical consequences and relevant jurisprudence.’

Key clients

  • Hitachi Energy Czech Republic s.r.o.
  • L I N E T spol. s r.o.
  • Vodafone Czech Republic a.s.

Work highlights

  • Represented Hitachi Energy in a cross-border dispute concerning defective products manufactured by its supplier.
  • Representing L I N E T spol. s.r.o. in several infringement cases relating to patents and designs.
  • Representing Vodafone Czech Republic a.s. in a dispute concerning copyright levies.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ivan Sagál, Vojtěch Chloupek

Other key lawyers

Michaela Růžková