Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář’s employment practice advises on the full spectrum of matters, including discrimination and harassment, cross-border secondments, executive compensation, and non-compete and confidentiality issues. The firm is currently developing a Slovak practice within its Prague office, further strengthening its considerable international reach. The department operates within various industry sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, banking and financial services, and telecoms. The group is under the leadership of Zuzana Ferianc, a specialist in complex matters such as TUPE transfers and collective dismissals, and expert Martin Hrodek, who covers contentious employment disputes, often in relation to the termination of employment.
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‘I appreciate the strong expertise in the area of labour law.’
‘Zuzana Ferianc is exceptionally strong in Czech labour law. This, combined with her very practical approach to legal application, makes her advisory services very useful to us.’
‘This legal team stands out for their unique practical approach, prioritising availability, scalability, and delivering concise, need-focused advice. Compared to many other firms, they excel in bridging the gap between legal theory, with all its verbosity, and actionable outcomes, ensuring clients receive practical and effective counsel.’
‘I would like to give a special mention to Zuzana Ferianc. Her remarkable availability, profound legal knowledge, and ability to provide practical advice devoid of legal jargon greatly enhance the team's effectiveness and client satisfaction. She is a standout individual in the field of employment law.’
‘Practical approach with deep professional knowledge. Highly recommended.’
‘The team is extremely responsive, even if requests are made with very little notice.’
‘Zuzana Ferianc is an excellent expert in employment/labour law in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Moreover, she has a very business-oriented approach and is always keen to find practical solutions for the client's needs.’
‘Zuzana Ferianc is a very experienced senior person, offers practical solutions, and is able to deal directly with the difficult scenario of job terminations and downsizing operations. She is a good negotiator.'
Key clients
- 24i Unit Media
- AbbVie
- ADP
- Airbnb
- Allegro Microsystems
- Astellas
- Christian Dior
- Citigroup
- Collibra
- CSL Behring
- Delivery Hero SE
- Donaldson
- Fastenal
- Fortinet
- Inditex
- Meta Platforms
- Netflix
- NIKE
- Panasonic
- PRADA
- Sberbank CZ, a.s. v likvidaci
- Schreiber
- Sika
- Solar Turbines
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- SSAB
- Tiffany
- Trend Micro
- Twilio
- Veeva
- VF International
- Western Digital Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising the liquidator of Sberbank CZ, a.s. v likvidaci on a large-scale collective dismissal of employees and related employment issues in connection with the bank’s liquidation.
- Assisting Sika on the transfer of employees in the Czech Republic in relation to the EUR5.3bn acquisition of the MBCC Group by Sika, as well as the EUR720m divestment of parts of the MBCC Group by Sika to Cinven.
- Assisting fashion group Inditex with their employment queries in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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Zuzana Ferianc
Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelářPractice head
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Zuzana Ferianc, Martin Hrodek