Bříza & Trubač handles high-profile matters before Czech courts and administrative authorities, representing clients in civil, commercial, administrative, and criminal disputes. The practice is co-led by Petr Bříza, who handles domestic and international arbitration, Tomáš Hokr, who specialises in tax litigation, and Marta Zavadilová, who focuses on disputes with cross-border aspects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Working with Petr Bříza is great because he is an excellent lawyer, but he is also very approachable as a person. Not only is he an outstanding and versatile lawyer, but he also sets a great example for his employees in terms of client relations.'
- ‘Our experience has always been amazing with Petr Bříza, Aram Sargsyan, David Línek and Anna Kalašnikovová.'
- ‘Bříza & Trubač has a brilliant team. Our experience focuses on litigation and EU law, where they have proved to be a top-notch firm, the best that we have worked with in the Czech Republic.’
- ‘We have worked with partner Tomáš Hokr. The quality of their work is exceptional and they are very easy to work with, really down to earth.'
- ‘Excellent experience, combined with academic expertise and professionalism, is among the team’s strongest qualities.’
- ‘Petr Bříza is the leading face of the entire team; his advocacy experience, combined with academic expertise and an international outlook, makes him one of the top Czech lawyers in the field of dispute resolution.'
Key clients
- European Union Agency for the Space Programme
- Raiffeisen – Leasing, s.r.o
- Metrostav a.s
- Exportní garanční a pojišťovací společnost, a.s
- BAEST Machines & Structures, a.s
- KOPOS KOLÍN, a.s
- Kiwi.com s.r.o
- Allegro sp. Z o.o
- Active Development Investments a.s
- PKF APOGEO Group
- European Labour Authority
- DANIES Corporation, a.s
Work highlights
Representing Jan Talacko in a long-running dispute over the recognition and enforcement of an Australian judgment.
Represented Exportní garanční a pojišťovací společnost a.s in a cross-border dispute against the Czech branch of UniCredit Bank concerning the resolution of a pledge agreement securing a claim assigned to the client in connection with an insurance contract, with the pledged asset located in Ukraine.
Represented DANIES Corporation, a.s in multiple corporate law proceedings arising from misconduct by the company’s former management, including actions against third parties for unjust enrichment and measures to secure the client’s assets.
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Practice head
Petr Bříza; Tomáš Hokr; Marta Zavadilová
Other key lawyers
Markéta Tkadlecová; David Línek; Radka Čihulková; Aram Sargsyan; Anna Kalašnikovová