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Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář > The Legal 500 Rankings

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Rostislav Pekař leads the dispute resolution team at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, which is equally lauded for its representation of local clients in Czech courts and its high-value international cases. Pekař is a highly regarded arbitration expert, and this focus is emblematic of the group’s expertise in that area. The team’s standout clients include the Republics of Kosovo, Romania, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Latvia, and Peru. Mária Poláková manages many of the complex arbitrations undertaken by the team. Also of note is Vladimír Polách, who specialises in internal investigations and white-collar crime defence.

Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

The corporate, commercial and M&A team at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář is highly skilled at advising clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, and is particularly visible in the private equity and venture capital space, focusing largely on cross-border venture capital investments of local funds. The team acts across most industries, but is particularly strong in real estate, technology, and education. Radek Janeček leads the team, with over 20 years of experience in M&A work. Associate Marek Hrubeš is another noted transactional lawyer in the team.

Czech Republic > Intellectual property Tier 2

The intellectual property team at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář works mainly on high-value, cross-border mandates for clients from a breadth of industry sectors. The team handles both advisory and contentious matters related to IP rights. The team is well versed in issues including artificial intelligence, machine learning, ubiquitous computing, virtual reality, and blockchain. Jaroslav Tajbr is the head of the team, and is most commonly instructed by clients from the technology sector.

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

The financial services team at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář is instructed by a notable roster Czech and international banks, and is also part of an advisory group to the Czech Government. The practice typically focuses on financial compliance and regulatory work. Notably, the team recently assisted major Czech bank KBC with its first green financings across the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Danica Šebestová is the head of the team, with expertise in banking and finance, international regulatory and compliance, and blockchain issues.

Czech Republic > Employment Tier 3

The employment team at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář carries out a wide range of high-level advisory work and workplace investigations, as well as dealing with interrelated intellectual property issues which arise out of employment matters. The team assists a roster comprising both international and domestic clients. The team works across multiple sectors, with signficiant expertise in the pharmaceutical industry. Recently, the team has handled an increasing number of restructurings and redundancies. Jaroslav Tajbr leads the team, with a wealth of expertise in ESG, data privacy, employment compliance, and internal investigations.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 3

The real estate team at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář advises clients on all types of real estate projects, working across the whole lifecycle. Areas of strength include asset management, leases, complicated planning, and permit issues. In addition to the advisory side, the team is also skilled in real estate litigation, and can rely on the firm's global network to handle cross-border mandates. Lenka Nová and Radek Janeček jointly lead the team; the former is noted particularly for her negotiations of large commercial leases.

France > Dispute resolution: International arbitration

Squire Patton Boggs is the go-to-firm for large investment disputes, especially ICSID ones, or arbitration proceedings involving state entities. The firm frequently represents state entities including Latin American, Eastern European, African and Arabic states, and also acts for companies. The firm manages an impressive caseload, notably in the oil and gas field and is also involved in large disputes concerning the construction, agriculture and media sectors. The Paris team, which frequently combines forces with the firm’s international offices including New York, recently won a victory for Costa Rica. Headed by Carole Sportes, other key practitioners include José Ricardo Feris, John Adam, Sabrina Aïnouz, Jérôme Lehucher and Rostislav Pekař, who divides his time between Prague and Paris.

Slovakia > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o.‘s corporate team is highly adept at supporting clients with complex domestic and cross-border transactions, as well as corporate reorganisations. The practice is active in advising clients from the automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and energy sectors. Prague-based corporate and M&A expert Radek Janecek is head of the practice, while managing partner Tatiana Prokopova is notable for real estate-related M&A work.