Kocián Šolc Balaštík advises on commercial, corporate, competition, employment, IP, and regulatory disputes before Czech and EU civil and administrative courts, as well as national and international arbitration tribunals, representing commercial enterprises, non-profits, public bodies, and multinational companies. The practice provides comprehensive litigation support throughout the entire lifecycle, from pre-dispute advisory to representation in appellate and constitutional proceedings. Pavel Dejl and Sylvie Sobolova jointly head the practice, and Dejl represents Czech and international clients in competition proceedings before the Czech Competition Authority and the European Commission. Sobolová is experienced in public procurement, state aid matters, and intellectual property disputes.
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Work Department
Competition/Antitrust, Dispute Resolution
Position
Partner
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Pavel Dejl is a partner at Kocián Šolc Balaštík and one of the Czech Republic’s leading legal experts in competition law, litigation and arbitration. He represents major Czech and international clients before the Czech Competition Authority, the European Commission, and Czech and EU courts, including the Supreme Administrative Court and the Court of Justice of the EU. His litigation successes include cases with significant societal impact, often setting precedents within the Czech Republic and across Europe.
Pavel achieved international recognition for his successful representation of Delta Pekárny before the European Court of Human Rights, a landmark case awarded European Competition Case of the Year at The Lawyer European Awards 2015.
He represents Leo Express, Asiana, and RWE Transgas in high-profile abuse of dominance and damages litigation, and has defended clients such as Eurotel Praha (Telefonica O2), Schneider Electric, Koninklijke Philips, and Reckitt Benckiser in proceedings before Czech competition authorities and courts. In merger control, he regularly represents major clients—including Mattoni 1873, Agrofert, Rockaway Capital, Czech Media Invest, and RWE Supply & Trading CZ—before both the Czech Competition Authority and the European Commission.
Pavel is also highly regarded for his work in commercial disputes, regularly securing victories in complex litigation and arbitration. Notable examples include representing Heineken Czech Republic, Lovochemie, Credendo, Skanska, and RWE in matters ranging from share purchase disputes to insurance claims and damages lawsuits against the state.
He is consistently ranked by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal as a leading practitioner in competition law and dispute resolution.
Pavel has been an advocate since 1998. He holds law degrees (Mgr., JUDr., Ph.D.) from the Faculty of Law at Charles University in Prague and an LL.M. from the University of Amsterdam.
Languages
English, Spanish
Memberships
Czech Bar Association
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Testimonials
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- 'Pavel Dejl stands out for his strategic thinking, accessibility, and ability to guide clients through even the most complex disputes with clarity and confidence. His team is equally impressive: well-prepared, detail-oriented, and always proactive. We are very satisfied with the services provided and value their professionalism and client-focused approach.’
- 'Miloslav Petrů is an expert in procedural matters. He combines tremendous dedication to his work with rare diligence and structure, and is able to guide clients through court or arbitration proceedings in a clear and understandable manner from start to finish, regardless of where the proceedings end.'
Key clients
- BUDIMEX
- United Airlines