Praised as a 'a highly experienced team, particularly in the field of international arbitration', ROWAN LEGAL represents national and international corporations and public institutions on competition, employment, contract law, and insolvency proceedings. The team is jointly led by Miloš Olík, who specialises in international commercial arbitration, investment disputes, and alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and negotiation; Lukáš Duffek, who focuses on serious property, economic, and contract crimes as well as the criminal liability of legal entities; and Petr Zábranský, who represents clients in civil, criminal, and family law matters and is a leading expert in the field of class actions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘A highly experienced team, particularly in the field of international arbitration. Their extensive expertise and deep knowledge make it one of the leading dispute resolution teams in the Czech Republic.'
- ‘Miloš Olík is one of the key figures in dispute resolution in the country.’
- 'Rowan Legal's team stands out because of its deep expertise in arbitration and dispute resolution. Their ability to effectively manage proceedings is further enhanced by their familiarity with the Arbitration Court's internal rules as well as the pertinent legal framework.'
- 'Miloš Olík is highly educated and possesses broad knowledge and insight in the field of law, especially in dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in both domestic and international arbitration and conducts proceedings efficiently.'
- 'The team is made up of talented individuals who bring diverse perspectives and ideas, contributing to a richer exchange of knowledge and effective solutions to complex cases. The high level of professionalism and attention to detail of each team member ensures that clients receive the best legal services on the market.'
- ‘Miloš Olik's dispute resolution team is unique in its comprehensive approach to dispute resolution and high legal expertise. What makes this practice exceptional is the ability to combine in-depth legal knowledge with practical experience in dispute resolution at the national and international level.'
Key clients
- Heureka Group a.s
- O2 Czech Republic a.s
- České dráhy, a.s
- Exportní garanční a pojišťovací společnost, a.s
- RBP, zdravotní pojišťovna
- Ředitelství silnic a dálnic s. p
- O2 Czech Republic a.s
- SPAREX assets invest, s.r.o
Work highlights
Representing O2 Czech Republic at the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to business agency and distributors law.
Representing the Heureka Group in dispute with Google LLC in relation to abuse of dominant position by Google on the Czech market.
Representing České dráhy, a.s. Czech in a dispute with its Polish supplier of new trains, dealing with a significant price increase of various trains as requested by the supplier in the amount of approximately. EUR 66 million.
Practice head
Miloš Olík; Lukáš Duffek; Petr Zábranský
Other key lawyers
Michal Čáp; Margarita Karešová Kucharčuk