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Wolf Theiss > The Legal 500 Rankings

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

Demonstrating impressive growth in recent years, the banking, finance and capital markets practice at Wolf Theiss is regularly engaged by banks, investment firms, and non-banking financial services entities. The firm’s workload includes refinancing matters, corporate financing, acquisitions, real estate and project finance. The group is also well versed in assisting clients with the establishment of trade receivable programmes. Additionally, the team handles financial regulatory mandates and advises on various compliance matters. Robert David spearheads the department and is recognised for his capabilities in project finance, as well as general lending cases. Filip Michalec and Tomáš Kren are also noted.

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

The corporate and M&A team at Wolf Theiss handles a broad range of work, including advising buyers and sellers on due diligence concerns, transaction documentation, and negotiations. Additionally, the firm covers joint ventures, reorganisations, and restructurings, with demonstrable experience in public procurement matters and banking regulatory concerns. The practice displays industry sector expertise in the TMT, private equity, energy, and chemicals and materials sectors. Tereza Naučová heads up the department and is skilled in private acquisitions work. Senior associate Kateřina Mikulová is another key member of the group and specialises in corporate restructurings.

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 4

Wolf Theiss’ growing dispute resolution practice covers domestic and cross-border litigation, particularly in relation to shareholder and employment disputes, commercial contract cases, and unfair competition claims. Many of the group’s clients hail from the construction, banking and manufacturing industries. The team is led by arbitrator Robert Pelikán, and was strengthened by the recent arrival of Anna Bilanová, who joined from the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance’s International Arbitration and Investment Protection Unit.

Czech Republic > Employment Tier 5

At Wolf Theiss, the employment practice is broad ranging, and advises on day-to-day issues as well as terminations, labour law compliance concerns, workforce restructurings, and employment-related litigation. Engaged by local businesses and large corporations from the IT and pharmaceutical sectors, the firm is led by Kamila Seberová, who specialises in redundancies, dismissals, and the transfer of undertakings. Senior associate and Czech-qualified attorney Sabina Krajíčková is a key contact within the firm and is often entrusted to advise on statutory employee transfers and immigration cases.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 5

The real estate and construction team at Wolf Theiss routinely advises clients on finance matters, domestic and cross-border deals, and affordable housing projects in the private residential sector. The group is led by Tomáš Kren, who covers acquisitions, leases, and real estate fund structures. Barbora Malimánková focuses on construction mandates and ESG compliance concerns.

Slovakia > Dispute resolution

Wolf Theiss is well versed in commercial, regulatory, IP, IT, employment and banking disputes. The team also helps clients to manage their corporate liability risk and prepare procedures for handling crisis situations within the context of white-collar crime and sanction. Robert Pelikán leads both the Slovak and Czech practice groups. Zuzana Hodoňová is experienced in the private enforcement of competition law. Bruno Štefánik and Rudolf Pfeffer  are also recommended.