Praised for its 'ability to combine legal knowledge and skills with knowledge of related market areas', Dentons is a key port of call for finance, technology, energy, real estate, and insurance clients on complex disputes before all levels of Czech courts. Under the leadership of Ladislav Smejkal, the practice’s expertise spans commercial and construction disputes, technology and IP issues, insurance and insolvency matters, unfair competition and reputational damage, as well as white-collar crime cases. Smejkal also has extensive knowledge of criminal law, serving as defence counsel in high-profile criminal and governmental investigations involving accounting irregularities, defalcations, fraud, and allegations of racketeering. Zdeněk Kučera handles TMT and IT-related litigation, while Petr Zákoucký focuses on administrative disputes in highly regulated sectors, with a particular emphasis on the energy industry.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Our experience with the Dentons team has been excellent, particularly given their ability to combine legal knowledge and skills with knowledge of related market areas and apply them in a meaningful way.'
- ‘Petr Zákoucký is a highly experienced professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent business acumen. He consistently adds value beyond pure legal advice, ensuring that solutions are commercially viable.'
- ‘The legal team demonstrates exceptional proficiency in swiftly identifying the core legal issues and delivering sophisticated, pragmatic solutions. Beyond legal representation, they actively promote legal literacy among clients, fostering informed decision-making and reinforcing a client-centric approach to legal care.’
- ‘Ladislav Smejkal is a reasonable lawyer suggesting a solution in the best interest of clients.'
- ‘The individuals exhibit outstanding capability in handling highly complex cases, demonstrating an immediate grasp of their legal context and broader implications. Their approach is both sophisticated and practical, consistently delivering tailored solutions that reflect deep strategic insight.'
- 'Tomáš Jonáš stands out through his impressive technical skills and ability to handle both complex development projects and litigation matters with confidence. His responsiveness and attention to detail give us a high level of comfort that nothing is overlooked.'
Key clients
- Liga lidských práv
- Česká spořitelna
- Československá obchodní banka
- STRABAG
- Hochtief
- Vestar Group and King´s Casino
- Asseco Central Europe
- STAPRO
- Sev.en Energy
- Czech Asset Investments
Practice head
Ladislav Smejkal
Other key lawyers
Zdeněk Kučera; Petr Zákoucký; Boris Tregler