ROWAN LEGAL > Prague, Czech Republic > Firm Profile

‘High level of expertise in the area of intellectual property rights together with practical approaches to problem solutions. Legal support is complex and covers all aspects of problems, including potential ones. We appreciate that the knowledge in the area of intellectual property rights is connected with high level of expertise in the area of information technology.’

‘The team is surely one of the best on the market in terms of size, know-how, and ability to take a practical approach. They are constantly growing, but maintain a high-quality service. The quality is high.’

‘We have worked with Michal Nulíček for years. He is very smart, practical, and he provides us with strategic advice on matters. He helps us to navigate through the IP field and understand our position, in particular in relation to potential IP disputes. He is also surprisingly hands-on and flexible for a partner of a big law firm.’

‘Transparent approach and the ability to advise on any topic.’

‘ROWAN LEGAL are real experts in intellectual property law. In my opinion, the team of people dealing with this is among the best in this field. They approach every problem from all angles and offer their client several variants of solutions and always recommend the most suitable one for them.’

‘Each of the people at ROWAN LEGAL is a professional who is always willing to provide knowledgeable help to his client, and at short notice. They are able to work at any time during personal time off, always according to the needs of the client. They are accommodating and listen to the problem, which they then carefully analyse.’

‘ROWAN LEGAL has a unique team of legal and ICT experts who understand the ICT business like no other. Their insights into ICT business are exceptional and their experience in IP law helped us many times.’

‘Josef Donát is an exceptional advisor for all our needs.’

‘We cooperate mainly with Jan Tomíšek and Josef Donát. Both are top of their class. I would point out their ability to deliver business thinking as well as legal advice.’ 

‘Great know-how in IT public procurement. Everyone in the team is an expert. Cooperation is excellent, and everything is on time and of the desired quality.’ 

‘This is a very good team of lawyers. The people are very experienced and provide us with timely and good solutions for our needs. To us, it is very good value for money.’ 

‘Michal Nulíček is our key contact. I appreciate that he does not bother us with theoretical concepts and principles, he goes directly to the point. He truly is an IT business advisor, rather than a pure lawyer. We value that he considers the impacts of his recommendations on the company as a whole, and tries to find solutions that have minimal negative business implications.’ 

‘They have understanding of the industry, and are business oriented.’ 

‘We have been working closely mainly with Josef Donát and Pavel Hejl, both highly skilled legal professionals with a profound understanding of IT. One of the standouts features of our collaboration is the seamless integration of legal expertise with technical know-how. Josef and Pavel’s unique background in both law and IT has given our legal services an unparalleled edge in the industry.’ 

‘What I would like to emphasise next to their expertise is the way they communicate and cooperate with us as their client. It is very effective, and we appreciate it. Communication is fast, proactive and in case of need there is still space for, from time to time, necessary meetings in person.’ 

‘We cooperate mainly with Michal Nulíček, who is a very good negotiator and also knows the “soft” skills necessary to facilitate the issues we discuss. He is also widely known for his deep knowledge in TMT area.’ 

‘Very experienced team, all the team members are valuable. The partners involved had a good working knowledge of the case at hand.’

‘The partner makes us feel that we are in good hands, and we do not need to worry about something being omitted.’

‘The team is comprised of experienced arbitrators and litigators – which is a great mixture to provide sufficient expertise and experience to each case.’

‘Miloš Olík is a great arbitrator and human being.’

‘For us, ROWAN gives us top quality legal services for reasonable fees. They combine great know-how of litigation and arbitration (including exceptional experience in setting aside proceedings of an arbitral award and its enforcement), together with great knowledge of insurance and banking, as well as international trade.’

‘We value Miloš Olík’s proficiency, responsiveness, and business-oriented advice.’

‘ROWAN Legal has a very experienced and dedicated team of dispute resolution professionals. They definitely belong among the best litigation teams in the Czech Republic.’

‘Miloš Olík is the leading individual at the firm’s dispute resolution practice. He is very practical and gives good advice. He also writes well, communicates well and is calm, understanding and approachable.’

‘Rowan Legal is a trusted law firm with a deep knowledge of competition law and dispute resolution. They have great communication skills and are prompt with their answers to our inquiries.’

‘Jan Měkota has great communication skills, organisational talent, and knowledge in competition law.’

‘The team is large and professional, EU & competition law is one of their strong capabilities. Rowan Legal helped us a lot in many ways, and we were successful on all fronts.’

‘Flexible and dynamic.’

‘A professional, fast and dynamic legal office, with an unrivalled overview in our industry.’

‘Jan Měkota is the best of the best.’

‘The team’s strengths and key capabilities are of a very good level. I can recommend this team to everybody. The team is very reliable and very competent.’

‘I usually work with Vilém Podešva and Jan Měkota, who are able to provide our company with a complete service in the field of competition and commercial law. With regard to our long-term cooperation, they already know our needs exactly and are able to respond to our requests very quickly.’

‘They are not just legal experts with a deep understanding of complex legal issues. They are thought leaders who actively contribute to shaping the legal landscape through their publications, presentations, and involvement in industry associations. They constantly provide innovative and strategic solutions that competitors often struggle to match.’

‘Rowan Legal offers a wide range of legal services at a high level, which is not always common with such a wide range of services. The outputs of the office are structured, comprehensible and, when they are used for consulting activities, clear for the reader/client. Outputs are delivered on time and in the required quality, both for ordinary workers and for top management.’

‘Vilém Podešva is a top lawyer for the top management of companies, he can formulate outputs clearly and comprehensibly, and at the same time he quickly understands the client’s needs.’

‘Lukáš Sommer is excellent for creating outputs that have multiple possible solutions, i.e. when different strategies and variant solutions are formed.’

‘The team is very confident, engaged, and highly professional. The communication with all team members is very effective.’

‘Very complex legal advice. The team’s strengths are that they can promptly answer every question, it does not matter if it is fully related to the project or not. The team has complex knowledge in all fields of law, which is the most important point in complex projects like ours.’

‘Many team members that always do things right. We always get memos or analysis that gives us important answers on crucial questions.’

‘The team has many capable members that work well together, but the members themselves are great individuals for when we have an important meeting of the board or strategic meeting, and clear, assertive, and constructive answers are needed.’

‘The team has value in its complexity. There are procedural and contractual experts that help to get successful results.’

‘They really know what to do. The team is well respected and so are the individuals.’

‘High level of expertise in the area of innovative financial services, eg payment services, open banking, internet banking, digitalisation and electronic identity. Ability to effectively support legislative changes facilitating innovative financial services. ’

‘Josef Donát possesses a high level of expertise in the area of IT and adopts practical approaches to problem solving.’

‘Excellent market knowledge, ability to help the client, communication skills.’

‘Martin Šubrt is a very experienced finance and M&A expert with experience in complex transactions as well as financing.’

‘I had the absolute pleasure of working with Martin Šubrt and I must say, he is a true gem. Martin is not just your ordinary attorney; he’s one of very few working partners of big law firms in Prague. With his sharp analytical skills and excellent deep-thinking abilities, Martin consistently delivered exceptional results that exceeded our expectations and one-on-one he is simply unmatched by any other lawyer in Prague.’

‘Martin Šubrt’s deep knowledge of jurisprudence, combined with his superlative intelligence, allowed him to navigate the complex world of corporate law with finesse. It was quite amusing to witness his conservative yet witty approach to problem-solving.’

‘A very strong corporate and commercial team that delivers pragmatic and commercially orientated solutions in a cost-effective manner.’

‘Based on our cooperation with Rowan Legal, I can safely say that the firm has a team of highly- experienced lawyers who always put their clients first and always provide full legal support to their clients.’

‘We are very satisfied with the legal services provided by Rowan Legal. They are very responsive; we trust them to have our best interests at heart. They are also a pleasure to work with.’

‘A full-fledged team which is well-placed to handle all tax matters from simple accounting to cross-border and high complex M&A tax structuring.’

‘Working with Vladimír Hejduk has been an absolute pleasure. Vladimir’s intelligence is simply unparalleled, and his ability to grasp complex tax issues with ease is truly remarkable. His sharp mind and exceptional analytical skills enable him to unravel intricate tax matters and provide creative solutions that go beyond the conventional approaches.’

‘One of Vladimír Hejduk’s standout qualities is his prowess as a negotiator. His excellent negotiation skills have played a pivotal role in achieving favourable outcomes for our organization. Vladimir possesses an innate understanding of the dynamics of negotiation and has a knack for finding common ground while still protecting our interests.’

‘Vladimír Hejduk’s ability to navigate complex tax negotiations with finesse and assertiveness is truly commendable. Vladimir approaches negotiations with a strategic mindset, always seeking win-win solutions that foster long-term partnerships and maintain a positive working relationship with all parties involved.’

‘A well-organised team of professionals. High erudition, specialists in individual fields who work well together. Pleasant informal interpersonal relationships.’

‘They offer a very efficient practice and are very commercial in their approach. Technically, they are brilliant and provide a responsive service.’

‘Commerciality; technical expertise and responsiveness.’

‘There is a very good team in the employment practice. The people are very experienced and provide us with timely and good solutions for our needs. To us, it is very good value for money.’

‘Romana Szuťányi is our key contact for employment practice. We value that she considers the impact of her recommendations on the company as a whole and tries to find solutions that have minimal negative business implications.’

‘I have cooperated with their attorney specialized in labour law, always with fruitful results.’

‘Romana Szuťányi is knowledgeable and helpful.’

‘An exceptional approach to the client. The ability to find quality partners for solving tasks that are not purely of a legal nature – technical, construction management, etc.’

‘Absolutely professional, both in terms of expertise and their approach to the client, where they are able to explain the essence of the problem and its solutions to even a layman. They respond to the client’s needs immediately.’