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Czech Republic > Intellectual property Tier 2

Taylor Wessing Czech Republic’s intellectual property department counts both contentious and non-contentious IP work within its scope of activity, and acts across the pharmaceutical, IT, advertising, and education industries. The firm advises on trademark filings and prosecutions, unfair competition and litigation, and offers expertise on trademark portfolio management. Recently, the group has assisted clients with the protection of AI and licensing rights. Karin Pomaizlová spearheads the team and specialises in IT-related IP work, including tech licensing and prosecution. Senior associate Karol Laco is a key contact within the practice and advises on IP dispute cases.

Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Taylor Wessing Czech Republic’s corporate, commercial and M&A department offers expertise in the IT, IP, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industry sectors, often negotiating complex contracts and advising on compliance matters. The practice frequently advises clients on cross-border deals and mergers, and assists with regulatory challenges. As well as counting start-ups, digital companies, and cloud computing businesses amongst its key clients, the firm also displays know-how in advising public listed companies. Janka Brezániová and Markéta Deimelová jointly lead the team.

Czech Republic > EU and competition Tier 3

Taylor Wessing Czech Republic assists clients from the industrial, retail, and consumer industries, on a variety of matters such as cartel investigations, abusive practices, merger control, and distribution agreements. Benefitting from a global network of 29 offices, the firm also handles FDI screenings, and merger notifications, often representing clients in front of national competition authorities. The offering is led by Markéta Deimelová, who offers advice on cross-border competition cases, particularly between the Czech Republic and Austria. Senior associate Maroš Podstavek is a key contact within the team and primarily focuses on state aid proceedings at administrative courts.

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 4

With a specific focus on real estate and project finance, Taylor Wessing Czech Republic’s banking and finance practice counts local and foreign investors, banks, and financial institutions amongst its key clients. The firm also has demonstrable experience in corporate acquisition and syndicated financing, as well as banking regulation and payment services issues. Jakub Adam leads the team and offers know-how on structured finance and regulatory issues.

Czech Republic > Employment Tier 4

Taylor Wessing Czech Republic’s growing employment practice handles advisory, contentious, and transactional cases, and counts collective bargaining, the transfer of employees, and employee share option plans within its workload. In addition, the team assists clients with employment-related issues in M&A transactions, leveraging the strengths of its corporate departments. Department head Janka Brezániová has considerable experience in the field, and frequently advises on GDPR compliance concerns and other sensitive employment matters.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 4

At Taylor Wessing Czech Republic, the real estate and construction department assists clients with a wide range of commercial real estate concerns, including real estate finance, construction and development issues, and transactional work. With demonstrable experience in handling real estate-related disputes, the firm counts financial institutions and property investors amongst its key roster of clients. Jakub Adam leads the offering and primarily advises on property, financing, and energy cases. Elsewhere, Markéta Cvrčková specialises in leases and commercial real estate matters within the retail and development spheres.

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 5

Taylor Wessing Czech Republic’s dispute resolution practice demonstrates experience in handling complex class action cases and acting on behalf of private clients, with particular strength in the manufacturing, automotive and real estate industries. The team frequently collaborates with its IP and IT departments to handle unfair competition disputes. Aleš Linhart leads the group and regularly represents clients in both domestic and international arbitrations, including those relating to investments.