Under the leadership of Tomáš Matějovský, CMS is well-versed in representing clients on a wide range of dispute resolution proceedings at all judicial levels, including matters related to commercial law, unfair competition, and damages disputes before regional courts, the Supreme Court, as well as the European Court of Human Rights. Matějovský handles disputes related to compliance and white-collar crime, while Petr Beneš advises on commercial and (re)insurance litigation, representing leading international clients in proceedings before Czech courts and regulatory authorities. Filip Gvozdek is noted for commercial, civil, employment, and real estate disputes. 1
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Key clients
- Canal+ Luxembourg S. à r.l
- Siemens s.r.o
- Targobank AG
Work highlights
Representing Canal+ Luxembourg in two disputes against a Czech collecting society on the determination of rates of royalties for the years 2019 to 2021, as well as in negotiations with Czech collecting societies, particularly in relation to clearance of rights for satellite broadcasting, as well as retransmission of radio and television broadcasting.
Representing Siemens in the Czech Republic and its insurers, who are facing major multimillion-euro damage claims regarding the delivery and use of faulty electrical devices.
Representing TARGOBANK AG in several debt-collection proceedings at different courts in the Czech Republic against the debtors, including enforcement and insolvency proceedings.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Filip Gvozdek
Practice head
Tomáš Matějovský
Other key lawyers
Petr Beneš; Filip Gvozdek; Jan Ježek