Taylor Wessing Czech Republic’s growing employment practice handles advisory, contentious, and transactional cases, and counts collective bargaining, the transfer of employees, and employee share option plans within its workload. In addition, the team assists clients with employment-related issues in M&A transactions, leveraging the strengths of its corporate departments. Department head Janka Brezániová has considerable experience in the field, and frequently advises on GDPR compliance concerns and other sensitive employment matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team reacts very quickly to our questions and requests. We have high trust in their expertise, their assessment of legal situations and their recommendations regarding possible solutions. Their proposals have always been tailored to our specific needs. Our concerns have always been taken into account. I highly value the excellent and highly professional cooperation.’

  • ‘Pavel Juřička expertly guided my team and I through a complicated personal matter, which, thanks to his support and advice, was successfully solved.’

  • ‘Taylor Wessing is speedy in responding to new requests, and are always willing to align the advice to the wishes of the clients. The legal advice we receive is comprehensive, and the team is always willing to answer any follow-up questions.'

  • ‘We have had a very good experience working with Pavel Juřička. The communication is always very pleasant and swift. Additionally, he makes himself available to meet up with our clients if desired to give them more in-depth guidance. He is a pleasant associate to work with.'

  • ‘They are able to spot what really matters and give detailed and practical advice. In addition, they are always accessible and ready to help. I know they would do all they can to assist us, anytime. They are also reasonable in terms of costs.'

Key clients

  • C&A Moda
  • Canva Pty Ltd
  • The Emmes Company, LLC
  • COWI A/S
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Rakouské Velvyslanectví (Austrian Embassy)
  • NetNumber Czech Republic s.r.o.

Work highlights

  • Advising the Austrian Embassy on various employment issues including terminations, the preparation of employment contracts, amendments, and memoranda.
  • Advising Turkish Airlines on various employment and immigration issues including the amendment and termination of contracts, overtime and severance packages.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Janka Brezániová

Other key lawyers

Markéta Cibulková, Pavel Juřička