DLA Piper represents clients in domestic and international litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings, and regularly manages international arbitrations under ICC and UNCITRAL rules. The practice is led by Miroslav Dubovský, who brings extensive experience in commercial and investment arbitration for clients in the Czech Republic and throughout the CEE region. Petr Šabatka left the firm in April 2025 to establish ŠABATKA GAERTNER.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team of lawyers at the Prague office consists of professionals who not only understand the client's assignment and needs, but also proactively recommend the optimal course of action and actively participate in the management of the legal case.’
- ‘Miroslav Dubovský is a true professional and excellent lawyer widely known on the market, a pleasure to work with.'
- ‘On our first project with DLA Piper, we have been provided with a very professional approach and solid understanding of the underlying technical and operational content. All of the above has convinced us to increase the scope with DLA on several new projects that are being handled with the same care.’
Key clients
- MCI Prague s.r.o
- MCI Benelux
- Promedica Praha Group
- AS Trading BV
- Arbitration Association of Central and Eastern Europe
Work highlights
Represented Promedica Praha Group, a.s in a dispute with Celltrion Healthcare Hungary arising in connection with the sale of medicines for the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
Representing two companies belonging to MCI Group in a dispute over the termination of a contract for realization of the Czech pavilion at the 2020 EXPO in Dubai.
Practice head
Miroslav Dubovský
Other key lawyers
Petr Souček; Jan Karabeleš