Powered by the May 2024 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, A&O Shearman brings experience to representing financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates in complex cross-border litigation and arbitration. The practice’s client base spans sectors ranging from energy, gaming and pharmaceuticals to food, e-commerce, transport, telecoms and media. The group’s full offering covers corporate, finance, commercial and IP litigation, as well as matters involving arbitration, product liability, restructuring, insolvency and white-collar crime. The group is led by seasoned arbitrator Robert Pavlů, who brings strength to regulatory challenges and administrative proceedings. Other key figures include Markéta Císařová, who specialises in employment and compliance matters; and Jakub Čech, who provides expertise in IP disputes.

The team at Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář remains a market leader, leveraging the bench strength of a global network of 70 offices across North America, Latin America, and the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, to represent domestic and multinational financial institutions (including Credit Suisse) and corporates involved in high-value, cross-border litigation and arbitration. With an active client base spanning the telecoms, tech, food and beverages, manufacturing, energy and medical devices sectors, the firm specialises in disputes in such areas as corporate law, European law, product liability, employment, competition law, IP and unfair trade practices. The group is led by Martin Hrodek, an authority on commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration. Martina Marchand and Kristína Doupal bring expertise in representing clients in civil proceedings, including insolvency matters.

The market-leading dispute resolution team at BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. brings expertise to representing domestic and international financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as telecoms, real estate, consumer goods, transport, healthcare, energy and engineering, in high-value, cross-border litigation, mediation and arbitration (demonstrating particular skill in insolvency proceedings). In addition, the practice assists clients in post-M&A disputes, including deferred payment, intra-shareholder and warranty matters. The team is led by founding partner and commercial banking law expert František Honsa, who brings strength to civil disputes and international arbitration, and Vladimír Uhde, who draws on extensive experience in energy and media law. Tomáš Politzer is another name to note. Robert Klenka departed the firm in December 2024.

The team at Dentons remains a key port of call, pairing the bench strength of its global network (over 160 locations in over 80 countries worldwide) with the expertise of its team to represent insurers and domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates in construction, NGOs, energy, entertainment and manufacturing on matters ranging from complex commercial litigation, IP disputes and unfair competition disputes to white-collar crime cases and disputes involving insolvency and employment. The practice is led by Ladislav Smejkal, who draws on over 20 years of experience handling litigation, arbitration and criminal cases. TMT practice head Zdeněk Kučera brings expertise in claims involving IT, IP and data protection.

The market-leading team at HAVEL & PARTNERS s.r.o., attorneys at law draws on the bench strength of offices in Prague, Brno, Bratislava, Pilsen, Olomouc and Ostrava to represent government bodies and major insurers (Allianz), financial institutions (BNP Paribas, UniCredit) and domestic and multinational corporates (including Google, Volvo and T-Mobile) involved in high-profile litigations and arbitrations. The group's active client roster spans such sectors as sports, tech, telecoms, automotive, energy and construction. The experienced litigators and arbitrators who jointly head the practice are:Dušan Sedláček, an expert in insolvency cases, and Jan Šturm, a specialist in IP litigation and unfair competition matters.

The experienced team at Kocián Šolc Balaštík remains a leader in the practice space, bringing expertise to representing insurers, financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates in disputes involving litigation, cross-border arbitration, insolvency law and EU/competition law. The practice’s active client base spans sectors ranging from construction, telecoms, media and food and beverages to TMT, pharmaceuticals, textiles, e-commerce and mining. The practice is led by seasoned litigators and arbitrators Pavel Dejl, who handles complex merger and antitrust proceedings before the Czech Antitrust Authority and Czech courts, and Sylvie Sobolová, who specialises in public procurement, state aid and IP. Another key figure is Petra Mirovská, who displays strength in waste management, energy and environmental matters.

Skils s.r.o. advokátní kancelář remains a market leader, harnessing the experience of its team to advise government agencies (including the Czech Ministry of Finance and the Czech Ministry of Health), financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates in high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes. With a client base spanning such sectors as transport, energy, telecoms, petrochemicals, beverages, construction and engineering, the group's full offering covers commercial litigation, regulatory litigation, EU court proceedings, judicial review, insolvency proceedings and domestic and international arbitration. The team is headed by managing partner Karel Muzikář, with key support from experienced arbitrator Karolína Horáková and M&A specialist Martin Kramar.

Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář remains a leader in the marketplace, pairing the deep bench strength of its global network with the experience of its dispute resolution team to represent governments (including the Republic of Kosovo and the State of Libya), various government agencies (the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic), financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates in high-value, cross-border litigation and arbitration. The practice's active client rosters spans sectors ranging from energy, real estate and aviation to construction, mining and manufacturing. The team is led by veteran arbitrator Rostislav Pekař, who currently serves as the chairman of the arbitration commission of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Other key names include Vladimír Polách, a specialist in white-collar criminal defence; and Mária Poláková and Matej Pustay, who both bring expertise to investment treaty and commercial arbitration.

Drawing on a global network spanning five continents and the experience of its team, Clifford Chance brings strength to representing financial institutions, domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as TMT, energy and real estate in high-stakes, cross-border litigation and arbitration. The group is led by managing partner Miloš Felgr, who heads the firm's banking, finance and capital markets practices; and Emil Holub, who heads the firm's real estate practice and brings expertise to all related disputes. Jan Dobrý handles local and international arbitration, and serves as an arbitrator at the Arbitration Court of the Prague Stock Exchange.

Backed by a global network of 84 offices in 47 countries, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang harnesses the experience of its team to represent insurers, financial institutions, domestic and household name global corporates (including Canal+ and Siemens) in complex arbitration and commercial, unfair competition and damage claim litigation at all levels, from the regional and high courts, to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Administrative Court. The group’s active client roster spans such sectors as pharmaceuticals, tech, energy, aerospace, construction, food, logistics and manufacturing. The team is headed by managing partner (promoted in May 2024) and veteran litigator and arbitrator Tomáš Matějovský, who brings regulatory expertise. Also of note are Petr Beneš (promoted to counsel in July 2024), a specialist in insurance disputes; and Filip Gvozdek, who heads the firm’s Prague corporate crime group.

Kinstellar leverages the deep bench strength of its team to represent domestic and multinational corporates (including American Airlines) involved in complex, cross-border litigation and arbitration (including shareholder disputes, M&A-related disputes and white-collar crime matters). Bolstered by the transfer to Kinstellar (in April 2024) of the German firm Noerr’s offices in Bratislava, Budapest, Bucharest and Prague, as part of a non-exclusive arrangement, the group's active client roster spans such sectors as telecoms, aviation, luxury goods, healthcare, TMT, oil and gas, real estate, food, manufacturing and the automotive industry. The team is headed by experienced litigator and life sciences and healthcare expert Tomáš Čihula and Radim Kotrba, who draws on extensive experience in insolvency and administrative proceedings. Other key names include Luděk Chvosta and Petr Hrnčíř, who joined from Noerr, and Petra Ledvinková.

The dispute resolution team at PRK Partners harnesses the experience of its team to represent insurers, financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates (including Volkswagen and Olympus) in domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration. The practice's active client roster spans the tech, automotive, real estate, electronics, aviation, media, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals sectors. The team is led by President of the Czech Bar Association and arbitration expert Robert Němec. Monika Mašková, a specialist in the healthcare and food industries, and Michal Sylla, who brings strength to judicial procedural law, are names to note.

The dispute resolution team at ROWAN LEGAL brings wide-ranging expertise to representing insurers and domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as construction, energy, telecoms and IT, involved in complex, high-stakes litigation, mediation and arbitration, displaying particular strength in criminal and EU competition law matters. The practice is jointly led by experienced arbitrator and litigator Miloš Olík; seasoned criminal litigator Lukáš Duffek; and Petr Zábranský, a specialist in IT and intellectual property disputes.

White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář leverages the bench strength of a global network spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific region, to represent domestic and multinational financial institutions and household name corporates (including Google) across such sectors as tech, mining and automobiles, in high-stakes, cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration and white-collar criminal matters. The practice is led by seasoned arbitrator and energy sector specialist Václav Žaloudek. Ivo Janda draws on decades of experience representing clients in competition and antitrust matters.

The dispute practice at act Randa Havel Legal channels the expertise of its team to represent insurers, government bodies, financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates involved in complex litigation, mediation and proceedings before the Arbitration Court of both the Economic and Agricultural Chambers of the Czech Republic. The team's robust client base spans sectors ranging from automotive, aviation, IT, transport, real estate and e-commerce to energy, advertising and engineering. The team is led by managing partner and experienced litigator Martin Řanda. Ladislav Peterka specialises in international arbitration.

The dispute resolution practice at Bányaiová Vožehová, s.r.o., law office draws on the experience of its team to represent financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates across such areas as energy, construction, software, engineering and manufacturing involved in litigation, arbitration and white-collar defence. The practice is headed by seasoned criminal litigator Lucie Oršulová and Alena Bányaiová, a specialist in commercial and competition law disputes. Former practice co-head Lucie Dolanská Bányaiová departed the firm in December 2023, having been appointed a judge of the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic.

The dispute resolution team at Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář brings expertise to representing domestic and multinational corporates across such industries as telecoms, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, apparel, gaming, energy, retail, media and manufacturing in complex litigation, media and arbitration. The group is headed by Ivan Sagál, who handles disputes related to M&A, restructurings, investments and real estate matters; and seasoned arbitrator Vojtěch Chloupek, who manages disputes involving IP and competition.

The team at CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners brings expertise to representing government bodies, insurers, financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates involved in cross-border disputes, including litigations, arbitrations and matters related to restructurings and insolvencies. The group's active client roster spans sectors ranging from manufacturing, gaming and engineering to aviation, medical devices and real estate. The practice is headed by Lukáš Hoder, who specialises in investment and commercial arbitration. Martin Kartner provides experience in employment litigation, and in civil and administrative proceedings.

DLA Piper draws on a network of over 40 locations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific, leveraging deep bench strength and the experience of its team to represent domestic and multinational financial institutions (including UniCredit and Raiffeisenbank) and corporates in real estate, entertainment, retail, aviation and healthcare involved in domestic litigation, arbitration and insolvency proceedings. The practice is led by Petr Šabatka, a specialist in litigation and regulatory matters, and Miroslav Dubovský, who brings over 30 years to complex arbitration mandates.

Glatzová & Co., s.r.o. harnesses the experience of its dispute resolution team to represent financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as manufacturing, construction, real estate, engineering, aviation and hospitality, on local and cross-border litigation and arbitration matters. The practice is headed by insolvency and restructuring disputes specialist Martin Dančišin and Libor Němec, who represents clients in complex shareholder and financial service regulatory matters.

The dispute resolution team at PETERKA & PARTNERS pairs the bench strength of offices in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia and Slovenia (which opened in December 2024) with the experience of its team to represent domestic and multinational corporates involved in complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration matters. The group's client base spans such sectors as energy, IT, aviation, sports, engineering, construction, transport and  aerospace. The team is headed by litigation specialist Jiří Černý, who regularly represents clients before Czech and international courts. Hynek Peroutka also brings litigation and arbitration expertise.

The team at Weinhold Legal applies litigation and arbitration expertise to representing domestic and international financial institutions and corporations on a wide range of dispute resolution matters, including disputes under bi-lateral investment treaties, in addition to labour, tax and IP disputes. The group's active client roster spans such sectors as construction, telecoms, media and logistics. The practice is led by experienced arbitrator Milan Polák. Managing partner Daniel Weinhold brings strength to commercial and investment disputes and tax issues.

Representing private individuals and domestic and multinational corporates (including Tesco and Siemens), the experienced dispute resolution group at Aegis Law brings strength to litigation, arbitration, shareholders and management disputes and debt collection matters. The firm's active client roster spans such sectors as retail, pharmaceuticals, tech, real estate, shipping, construction and gaming. The practice is headed by international arbitration specialist Jan Krampera. Vojtech Faltus handles complex competition and administrative law matters.

In addition to displaying particular strength in energy and construction matters, the dispute resolution team at bpv Braun Partners s.r.o. advokáti represents government agencies (Czech Ministry of Finance) and domestic and multinational corporates across the aviation, retail and chemistry sectors. The team's full offering includes assistance with commercial and general civil disputes, complex class actions and domestic and international arbitrations. The team is led by seasoned litigator Pavel Vincík.

The dispute resolution group at Bríza & Trubac leverages the multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration expertise of its team to assist private individuals, government agencies, domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as construction, travel, e-commerce, energy, real estate, sports and media. The practice is led by Petr Bříza, who has extensive experience in international investment and commercial arbitration, judicial proceedings and mediation; tax litigation specialist Tomáš Hokr; Markéta Kořínková, who draws on a background at the Ministry of Justice.

UEPA advokáti s.r.o. channels the bench strength of its experienced team of litigators and arbitrators to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates across sectors ranging from energy, beverages, hospitality and construction to video games and real estate. The practice is headed by founding partner and arbitration and mediation specialist Andreas Ueltzhöffer and Lucie Hladěnová, who brings expertise to out-of-court disputes and litigation.

The dispute resolution group at Wolf Theiss brings strength to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates, across such sectors as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, transport, construction, healthcare, real estate and energy, on a wide range of matters across the practice area. The team's full offering covers banking litigation, product liability disputes, administrative law disputes, arbitration, banking litigation and white-collar criminal matters. Former Minister of Justice Robert Pelikán heads the team, which was bolstered by the January 2024 arrival of Marie Talašová from White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář.

bnt attorneys-at-law harnesses the experience of its team in litigation and arbitration to advise private individuals, insurers and corporates at the domestic and international levels, involved in disputes ranging from debt recovery, insolvency proceedings and judicial reviews to commercial and private disputes and white-collar criminal matters. With clients spanning the chemicals, real estate and automotive sectors, the group is led by the German -qualified attorney Peter Maysenhölder, and Martin Jurník, a specialist in public procurements and medical devices legislation.

The team at Deloitte Legal s.r.o., advokátní kancelár specialises in advising government bodies, financial institutions, and domestic and multinational corporates involved in complex tax disputes. With a client base spanning such sectors as retail, chemicals, logistics, manufacturing and food and beverages, the group's experienced arbitrators and litigators also assist with administrative proceedings and IP and financial services matters. Tax litigation head Jiřina Procházková leads the team.

The team at DELTA legal leverages the experience of its team to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates in hospitality, engineering, manufacturing and IT, on disputes ranging from debt collections, insolvency matters and shareholders' disputes to tenancy disputes and litigation in the industrial space. The practice is led by Michal Zahradník, who, along with Libor Vacek, brings strength to banking disputes.

The team at boutique firm JŠK, advokátní kancelář, s.r.o. specialises in representing major insurers (including AIG Europe and Chubb) involved in complex disputes, in addition to acting for domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as construction, logistics, energy, tobacco and real estate. The team is headed by Marta Fišnerová, who brings strength to liability litigation and construction arbitration, and Roman Kramařík, who is experienced in administrative proceedings and matters in the Supreme Court.