At DLA Piper, the employment team is engaged by a diverse range of clients, including both large corporations and small local businesses. Leveraging its international network of offices, the firm is well-placed to advise on various issues such as the drafting of employment contracts, performing background checks on employees, handling visa applications, and assisting with employment-related concerns in M&A transactions. Senior associate Ondřej Chlada leads the practice.

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  • ‘Responsive and thorough, the team provides down-to-earth support.'

  • ‘Ondřej Chlada works well with both a knowledgeable HR and senior management team.'

  • 'Ondřej Chlada can lead discussions well but also work as part of a team to people to discuss and debate giving valued insight to support the discussion.’
  • ‘Extremely helpful and willing to go the extra mile.’

  • ‘A great team that provides responsive and practical advice. They are able to take into account the client's global approach and ensure that it adheres to local law requirements.'

  • ‘Ondřej Chlada is very responsive and provides concise and clear advice.’

Key clients

  • Ocean Network Express
  • Uber B.V.
  • Roeslein & Associates, Ltd.
  • Pure Storage, Inc.
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Dialog Semiconductor Plc
  • Renesas Electronics Corporation
  • GTT Communications
  • Nike European Operations Netherlands BV
  • Gilead Sciences Inc.
  • DB Cargo Aktiengesellschaft
  • Aspen Technology, Inc.
  • Zscaler, Inc.
  • GoodData Corporation
  • Ermenegildo Zegna Holditalia S.p.A.
  • GLP Czech Republic Management s.r.o./GLP UK Management Ltd
  • Overhaul Group, Inc.
  • Arriello s.r.o.
  • GEP Czech Republic

Work highlights

  • Advising Uber B.V. on general day-to-day labour law matters regarding their operations in the Czech Republic.
  • Advising Renesas Electronics Corporation in relation to the acquisition of Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
  • Advising GTT Communications Inc. in relation to the transfer of employees from the UK to the Czech Republic.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ondřej Chlada