Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář supports domestic and international clients, particularly in the banking, finance, and automotive sectors, across all stages of litigation and arbitration. The practice covers EU, corporate, civil, commercial, employment, environmental, and competition law, as well as the criminal aspects of business law. Practice head Martin Hrodek represents a diverse range of creditors in insolvency proceedings and associated litigation, and also advises companies in disputes involving share transactions, large-scale bankruptcies, and minority shareholder matters. Hrodek is supported by Martina Marchand, who assists Czech banks and major industrial clients in domestic and international arbitration, including cases under ICC and SCC rules.
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Testimonials
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- 'We have appreciated the deep and long-term experience of the litigation team, and the culture of hard work and pro-client thinking.'
- ‘Martin Hrodek's analytical ability and experience led to the provision of complex answers and recommendations. He provides exactly what one needs, with an understanding of business reality and the ability to take into account differences between different jurisdictions.'
Key clients
- ADM International Sarl
- AT&T
- Československá obchodní banka, a. s. (ČSOB)
- Commerzbank, a.s.
- Credit Suisse AG
- CTP Invest spol. s r.o.
- Czech Export Bank, a.s.
- Dura Automotive
- Eckes AG
- EP Industries a.s.
- ERB bank, a.s.
- ESSAR PROJECTS LIMITED
Work highlights
Represented the liquidator and insolvency trustee of Sberbank CZ, a.s. v likvidaci, JUDr. Jiřina Lužová, appointed by the Czech National Bank in relation to over 130 insolvency litigation cases initiated by creditors of Sberbank CZ, a.s. v likvidaci.
Represented a NYSE-listed speciality chemicals and performance materials company in arbitration proceedings under the SCC Rules, initiated by a Czech tar distiller in relation to a joint venture, with the arbitration taking place in Stockholm.
Represented TP Insolvence, v.o.s., the insolvency trustee of Liberty Ostrava a.s., on the process of enforcing multiple high-value claims against the debtors of the insolvent business.
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Practice head
Martin Hrodek
Other key lawyers
Martina Marchand; Kristína Doupal; Lukáš Hoder; Vít Kožoušek; Markéta Ulčáková; Ondřej Berta