Clifford Chance’s dispute resolution practice is well versed in general civil litigation matters, in addition to boasting particular strength in relation to insolvency proceedings. The firm maintains close connections with corporate and real estate sector clients, and consequently receives a steady stream of contentious work in these fields. The team is jointly led by Miloš Felgr, who is dual-qualified in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and Emil Holub, a well regarded real estate specialist with a focus on litigation in that sector. Counsel Jan Dobrý is another active member of the group and has demonstrable expertise in the tech sector.

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  • 'A professional team which delivered high-quality advice and drafting, in accordance with very tight deadlines.'
  • 'Jan Dobrý is a great professional delivering the best solutions for clients.'

Key clients

  • Seznam.cz
  • Komerční banka, a.s.
  • Inžinierske stavby, a.s.
  • TEMPERATIOR s.r.o.

Work highlights

  • Representing Seznam.cz, a.s. in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union in an attempt to repeal the decision of the European Commission which imposed a fine of €4.3bn on Google based on its abuse of dominant position in relation to the Android operating system.
  • Defending a major Czech industrial company against a €800m follow-on damages claim filed before the German courts in relation to a supplier cartel.
  • Represented Komerční banka, as a secured creditor, in insolvency proceedings before the Constitutional Court.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Miloš Felgr, Emil Holub

Other key lawyers

Jan Dobrý