Dentons’ employment practice is well-placed to advise on various cross-border employment matters and international mobility cases, due to its global network. The firm advises on an array of cases, including the implementation of HR policies, reorganisations, and acquisitions, as well as complex compliance issues such as redundancies, discrimination, and unequal treatment matters. The department’s client base comprises international corporations and local employers, primarily from the pharmaceutical, financial, and chemical industries. Tomáš Bílek heads the team and handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, often advising on complex restructurings. Ladislav Smejkal is a key team member, and focuses on sensitive boardroom issues and concerns involving employment and white-collar crime elements. Associate Michael Mráček covers GDPR concerns.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A very strategic and responsive team.’

  • ‘Ladislav Smejkal and Michael Mráček are very knowledgeable and trustworthy. They are excellent in dealing with complex international HR issues.’

  • ‘Long term cooperation.’

  • ‘The team is highly experienced and communicates well with their clients.'

Key clients

  • Valeo
  • Mars Group (Mars Czech, Wrigley and Royal Canin)
  • Zentiva
  • ING Bank
  • PPF banka
  • Keyence International
  • Nike
  • Imperial Brands
  • Adient (formerly Johnson Controls)
  • Ferag AG

Work highlights

  • Provided extensive contentious and non-contentious employment advice to the companies from the Valeo Group in the Czech Republic.
  • Provided extensive assistance in the area of employment and data privacy to a multinational technology group, spanning currently almost 30 across 5 continents (Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, Africa).

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tomáš Bílek

Other key lawyers

Ladislav Smejkal, Jitka Soldado, Michael Mráček