Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář supports clients across the full spectrum of employment law matters, including complex cross-border transactions, employee data protection, and employment-related dispute resolution. Ivan Sagál and Filip Hron co-head the practice, with Sagál also leading the firm’s Bratislava office in Slovakia. Sagál brings extensive experience in strategic and transactional employment matters, focusing on cross-border outsourcing and workforce transitions, while Hron manages internal employment regulations, compliance, and negotiations with labour unions. Roman Norek is also highly regarded by clients for his expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We are consistently impressed by the quality of work from the team at Bird & Bird CZ. In working closely with the team as our external counsel, their expertise in employment and labour matters is both precise and cogent, providing us with confidence in our decisions and how best to manage risk in a jurisdiction where our business continues to expand.'
- ‘Roman Norek is our go-to associate, and he is fabulous. He's knowledgeable, practical, incredibly reliable, and responsive. We also receive great support from partner Filip Hron, who has handled a number of very strategic matters for us.'
- ‘This is the best legal support I have ever had. Their unique "can-do" attitude is exceptional. They always provide the necessary theoretical legal information, but they also follow up with the best practices and provide actionable solutions. This is exactly what legal support should look like and what every company needs from their lawyers.’
- 'I believe their greatest asset is the unparalleled individual attention they provide. They don't offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, they take the time to deeply understand our specific business needs, risk tolerance, and long-term goals. They treat our company as a unique entity, providing advice that is both legally sound and strategically aligned with our business objectives. This level of personalised service builds a true partnership, not just a transactional relationship.'
- ‘The Bird & Bird employment team are responsive, pragmatic, and thoughtful. I find them particularly good at understanding the perspective and expectations of a US-based leadership team, and translating the Czech differences in a clear and user-friendly manner. We have relied on them across an incredibly wide range of employment law challenges over the last few years, and always receive excellent service.'
- ‘Roman Norek exemplifies the qualities that make the individuals in this team outstanding. He is exceptionally responsive and demonstrates a deep understanding of our business, always balancing legal accuracy with what makes sense commercially. This thoughtful, business-minded approach is what sets him — and the team - apart from competitors.’
Key clients
- Paylocity s.r.o.
Practice head
Ivan Sagál; Filip Hron
Other key lawyers
Roman Norek; Kristýna Opolzerová; Karolína Rösler; Daniela Vintr