Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář brings extensive experience in advising on employment law matters under both Czech and Slovak law, covering employment documentation, workforce adjustment plans, discrimination and harassment cases, health and safety regulations, and conducting internal compliance investigations. Zuzana Ferianc and Martin Hrodek jointly lead the team, with the ‘exceptional’ Ferianc focusing on collective dismissals, discrimination and harassment matters, collective bargaining, and cross-border secondments, and Hrodek supporting clients in employment-related disputes and internal investigations in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Ferianc also advises clients on immigration matters and global mobility for employees.
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Testimonials
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- Zuzana and Vlastimil are both very supportive, precise, and fast responders.
- The team is very responsive with a practical approach to legal guidance and is service-oriented.
- Zuzana Ferianc is a great partner to work with. She is responsive, professional, and practical.
- ‘The expertise, responsiveness, and practical advice of the Prague employment team have been invaluable. What sets them apart is their deep understanding of both local and EU labour law, combined with a genuine commitment to helping us navigate complex HR challenges.'
- 'The head of the team, Zuzana Ferianc, is exceptional. She has a rare talent for explaining complex legal issues in plain, practical language, which makes decision-making much easier for us. The team is personable, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success.'
- 'Their high level of service, legal precision, and consistency make them a trusted partner and a clear differentiator from other firms.'
Key clients
- ADP
- American Express
- Astellas
- Badger Meter
- Canva
- Christian Dior
- Citigroup
- CSL Behring
- Donaldson
- Ecolab
- Fastenal
- Forever Living
Work highlights
Advising the liquidator and insolvency trustee of Sberbank CZ, a.s. regarding collective employee dismissals and associated employment matters as part of the bank’s liquidation process.
Advising Inditex on employment matters in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Advising Novo Nordisk on the significant acquisition of a production facility in Bohumil (Jevany), Czech Republic, from Novavax, advising on due diligence and employment-related risks.
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Practice head
Zuzana Ferianc; Martin Hrodek
Other key lawyers
Vlastimil Kreysa; Martina Marchand; Kristína Doupal; Melissa Marie Mýtinová