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Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář's employment practice stands out for its blue-chip client base, which focuses on the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. Martin Hrodek leads the team, which has both Czech and Slovak law capabilities and is able to draw on the support of the firm's regional network of offices to handle cross-border cases. The team also specialises in handling internal investigations and dispute resolution. Zuzana Ferianc is recommended.

bpv Braun Partners s.r.o.'s 'fantastic' team has 'deep knowledge in the sector'. The team led by Arthur Braun provides day-to-day employment advice to domestic and international clients, with a focus on cross-border secondment matters. Of counsel Lucie Kalašová specialises in employment litigation and is also noted for advising on GDPR issues in combination with the firm's data protection practice.

Dentons is highlighted as a 'great name in the industry'. The team advises a client base which includes large corporations on the full spectrum of matters, including the employment aspects of transactions. Practice co-heads Ladislav Smejkal, who has experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, and Tomáš Bílek who focuses on employment litigation and unfair dismissal cases, are the key names to note. The team includes Takura Kawai, who acts for Japanese clients, and senior associate Andrea Hámorská. Zuzana Šimeková is the key name in the Bratislava office for cross-border matters.

The employment team at Eversheds Sutherland advises clients on the full range of employment matters, including sensitive discrimination cases, high-level terminations and whistleblower activity. The practice is led by Tomáš Procházka, who is noted for his 'practical business advice'. Radek Matouš, who previously headed the employment group at Balcar, Polanský & Spol, has experience advising on data protection issues and representing clients in negotiations. The wider team also includes senior associates Kateřina Demová and Tomáš Jelínek, who both have vast experience in employment litigation. Veronika Odrobinová departed the firm to set up her own practice, along with associate Lukáš Zahrádka.

Glatzová & Co., s.r.o.'s sector strength lies in the automotive industry, where it acts for leading clients on the employment aspects of complex restructuring projects and employment-related disputes. The team also has cross-border experience. The practice is led by Jiří Sixta and Martin Dančišin, who both handle a combination of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Senior associate Michael Granát, who joined from a large telecoms, company has extensive experience advising on terminations and disciplinary matters.

Deloitte Legal s.r.o., advokátní kancelář's employment team is based in the firm's five offices across the country, advising on immigration as well as day-to-day employment matters. Led by Jan Procházka, who acts for German clients, the team handles restructuring matters and advises on data protection measures for an assortment of blue-chip companies and domestic clients. Anna Szabová is experienced in employment litigation and restructuring, and regularly advises foreign clients, while Pavel Bejšovec has expertise in the employment aspects of corporate reorganisations.

Kinstellar's team is experienced in advising on large corporations on the employment issues related to establishing their operations in the local market. Kamil Blažek leads the team, which has cross-border capabilities in restructuring and transfer matters. Petra Ledvinková is the name to note for employment litigation, having 15 years' experience in dispute resolution at Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář before moving to the firm in 2019. The practice group lost key employment lawyer Petr Holub, who moved to an in-house position.

Under the leadership of Hana Gawlasová, the team at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář advises on the full scope of employment matters for large international clients across industry sectors. The team handles sensitive departures and terminations, as well as acting alongside the firm's other departments to advise on the employment aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions. It also advises on contracts and obligations.

Clifford Chance advises clients on an assortment of employment mandates, with a focus on data protection. Led by M&A specialists Alex Cook and David Koláček, the team handles the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including complex restructurings. Veronika Kinclová is also noted.

Kocián Šolc Balaštík advises both domestic and international clients and has some cross-border employment capabilities. Led by Václav Rovenský, the team works in co-operation with the firm's tax practice to advise on employee costs and reimbursement. Michal Hanuš is a key name to note; he has expertise in advising on the employment aspects of corporate restructurings and assisting leading clients in the automotive and sports sectors with employment matters.

UEPA advokáti s.r.o. is experienced in advising clients on day-to-day employment matters, such as handling employment contracts. Led by Andreas Ueltzhöffer, Lars Klett and Lucie Hladěnová, the team acts for German clients due to its language capabilities and is skilled at handling cross-border employment matters for foreign clients.

Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář's employment team is led by Ivan Sagál and advises local and foreign clients with the support of its international network. Associate Filip Hron handles a wide range of employment matters with a focus on internal investigations. Former head Daniela Opletalová now leads the real estate team.

CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners' employment team is led by Martin Kartner and advises long-term clients in the healthcare, retail and construction sectors. A large proportion of the work in the past year has been concentrated in GDPR compliance as well as data protection matters. Nikol Španvirtová advises local and foreign clients on all areas of employment law.