HAVEL & PARTNERS s.r.o., advokátní kancelář

HAVEL & PARTNERS S.R.O., ATTORNEYS AT LAW

·Managing partner: Jaroslav Havel

·Number of other partners: 39

·Number of other fee earners: 350 lawyers, tax advisors and patent attorneys

·Offices: Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Pilsen, Olomouc (Czechia), Bratislava (Slovakia), Frankfurt am Main (representation office in Germany)

·Languages: Czech, Slovak, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish and Ukrainian

·Website: www.havelpartners.com

·E-mail: [email protected]

·Phone: +420 255 000111

Firm Overview:

HAVEL & PARTNERS is the largest independent law firm in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and ranks among the most prominent legal players in the CEE region. The firm offers a full-service platform covering all core areas of law, tax, and patents. A highly skilled and motivated team delivers integrated, business-oriented solutions that go far beyond traditional legal advisory services.

The firm’s client base includes major multinational and domestic corporations, financial institutions, innovative technology companies, high-net-worth individuals and public sector entities, as well as prospective start-ups. HAVEL & PARTNERS has built a strong reputation for in-depth legal expertise, commercial acumen, and a consistent focus on delivering practical, high-value outcomes.

An unwavering commitment to clients and the pursuit of excellence by the best lawyers are the cornerstone of the firm’s philosophy and day-to-day work.

The firm advises approximately 150 of the world’s largest Fortune 500 companies, nearly 50 of the Czech Top 100 businesses, and 20 of the Slovak TOP 100. Services are currently provided to more than 4,000 clients across various industries.

HAVEL & PARTNERS provides unparalleled international support, offering legal and tax services in 12 languages. With experience in guiding our clients in over 110 countries around the world and with 70% of transactions involving cross-border elements, clients benefit from access to a global network of over 90,000 lawyers in nearly 160 countries. Recognized for efficiency, responsiveness, and strategic insight, HAVEL & PARTNERS leads in legal and business developments across Central and Eastern Europe, offering top-tier services with transparent, competitive pricing.

Main areas of practice:

Advertising law and Consumer protection, Banking & Finance, Competition law and economics, Compliance and investigations, Contractual law, Privacy and Data protection, Debt collection, Digitalisation, Energy law, Entertainment, Film and TV law, ESG, Family law, Food law, Industrial property protection, Inheritance law, IP, International arbitration and protection of investments, IT and Technology, Labour law, Legislation, Life Sciences, Litigation and Arbitration, M&A/Corporate law, Private Clients, Public Sector, Real estate, Restructuring and Insolvency, Sports law, Tax law, Whistleblowing.

M&A / Corporate

• Legal, tax and transactional support for M&A, PE and VC transactions, tax and deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal advice, company transformations, restructurings, joint ventures, corporate governance and ESOPs.

• Contacts: Jaroslav Havel, Robert Nešpůrek, Jan Koval

Banking, finance & capital markets

• Legal advisory on credit facilities, securities, guarantees, and financial products, with expertise in financial regulation, insurance, licensing, capital markets, derivatives, and structured finance.

• Contacts: Filip Čabart, Michal Smrček

Competition Law & Economics

• Advising on competition law and compliance, including representation before authorities, antitrust risk assessments, competition audits, and damage claims. Expertise includes cartels, vertical agreements, joint ventures, abuse of dominance, mergers, state aid, FDI, and competition economics.

• Contacts: Robert Neruda, Petr Kadlec, Lenka Štiková Gachová

Intellectual Property

• Comprehensive IP services including IP transactions, prosecution of trademarks, designs, and patents (national, EU, international), IP portfolio management, representation before IP offices and courts, validation of European patents, IP due diligence, and domain name disputes.

• Contacts: Robert Nešpůrek, Ivan Rámeš

IT & Technology

• IT contracts and outsourcing, technology transfers and licensing, technology transactions, legal assessment of digital tools, privacy and data protection, IT public procurement, e-commerce, digital services regulation, commercial and regulatory aspects of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and FinTech.

• Contacts: Robert Nešpůrek, Dalibor Kovář

Labour Law

• Comprehensive employment law support, including contracts, internal policies, remuneration, layoffs, disputes, agency work, collective bargaining, and compliance.

• Contacts: Jan Koval, Jan Procházka

Life Sciences

• Advisory on pharmaceutical, healthcare, and addictive substances law, including market access, compliance, clinical trials, advertising, liability, insurance, telemedicine, and GDPR.

• Contacts: Kateřina Slavíková

Litigation & Arbitration

• Representation in commercial litigation, arbitration, IP and copyright disputes, administrative judicial reviews, international proceedings, cross-border cases, enforcement of judgments and awards, and out-of-court dispute resolution.

• Contacts: Jan Šturm, Ivan Houfek

Private Clients

• Legal and tax advisory on asset management, holding structures (including foundations and trusts), private investments, tax-efficient transactions and exits, family law, inheritance, and intergenerational wealth transfer.

• Contacts: Jaroslav Havel, David Neveselý, Vladek Krámek

Real Estate and Construction

• Advising on sales and acquisitions, development projects, administrative proceedings, project financing, and real estate finance.

• Contacts: Lukáš Syrový, Martin Ráž

Restructuring & Insolvency

• Insolvency support including claims filing, creditor representation, reorganisations and insolvency disputes.

• Contacts: Marek Vojáček, Petr Dohnal

Tax Law

• Tax advisory for individuals and businesses, including structuring, tax returns, audits, transaction and investment planning, transfer pricing, deductions, VAT compliance, and tax due diligence.

• Contacts: David Krch, Josef Žaloudek, Petr Tušakovský