Dispute Resolution - Czech Republic
What the team is known for
HAVEL & PARTNERS is a well-respected firm that can boast a range of high-profile international and domestic clients. The law firm regularly advises clients from various sectors, including banking, TMT, automotive and energy. HAVEL & PARTNERS acts in high-stakes commercial, criminal and trade mark cases. In collaboration with its well-regarded competition department, the firm is a robust choice for disputes concerning cartels and abuse of dominance.
Strengths
"The team have outstanding analytical skills and a real understanding of the business needs of the client."
"The team's commercial awareness is exceptional."
"From what I can judge, the service levels and responsiveness are excellent."
"The depth and breadth of the team is unmatched."
"The litigation team is effectively organised."
Work highlights
HAVEL & PARTNERS represented T-Mobile in a litigation concerning the auction of 5G frequencies.
Notable practitioners
Dušan Sedláček is a well-regarded lawyer who acts on both banking and post-M&A disputes. He also has experience in the enforcement of judgments in the Czech Republic, including judgments from the Court of Arbitration for Sport. "Dušan is one of the smartest lawyers in the Czech Republic. His knowledge of the law, his diligence and his experience are unique." "He has a deep insight into the history of the matter, is greatly oriented on the problems and has a very pro-client approach." "He has deep knowledge of the law and is a practical, extremely efficient lawyer and an experienced litigator."
Jan Šturm enters the rankings this year on the back of impressive feedback and following work for some high-profile clients in major litigation. He has particular experience in disputes based on competition and IP law, often representing clients from the TMT and automotive industries. He also represents clients in contractual and criminal law disputes. "He is known for his thoughtful, pragmatic and effective approach, and is known as a creator of excellent litigation strategies." "He has truly excellent analytical skills and is always organised and very practical." "He is not only a hard-working, experienced lawyer but also very committed, amiable and always ready to understand our needs, demands and objectives and to meet them." "Jan is a person who thinks strategically. He can see the big picture."