Home to 'highly trained professionals', CMS is well-versed in employee benefits, occupational health and safety, litigation, and harassment cases. Tomáš Matějovský, Jakub Kabát, and Andrea Dřímalová co-head the practice, with Matějovský handling employment litigation, Kabát advising on employment aspects of M&A transactions, and Dřímalová managing internal investigations, data protection, and GDPR matters.
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Testimonials
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- This law firm distinguishes itself through exceptional professionalism, a client-oriented approach, and consistently high-quality legal advice. The team combines deep expertise with practical insight, ensuring effective and timely solutions. Their responsiveness and attention to detail set them apart from other firms.
- The individuals we work with stand out through their exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and deep understanding of client needs. We particularly value their ability to provide practical, high-quality advice quickly and reliably. Ms. Andrea Dřímalová demonstrates outstanding expertise in employment law, offering clear and solution-oriented guidance even in complex cases. Mr. Pavel Dřímal excels in the life sciences and regulatory field, combining deep sector knowledge with a proactive and client-focused approach. Their high level of commitment, precision, and accessibility clearly distinguishes them from competitors and makes cooperation both efficient and pleasant.
- Very pragmatic, always available, always supportive - also with short notice.
- ‘The team is composed of highly trained professionals, the firm is generally willing to offer secondments to clients, so lawyers are trained in offering really business-driven solutions.'
- ‘Jakub Kabát demonstrates strong technical expertise and a well-calibrated understanding of the client's risk appetite. His legal judgment remains solid, and he was very successfully navigating in our matrix organisation.'
Key clients
- Primark
- Partner in Pet Food
- IBM
- Becton Dickinson
- Bruker
- Coty
- Drees & Sommer
- KOSTAL Beteiligungen AG
Work highlights
Advising Primark on day-to-day employment issues and supporting the client on the opening of new store(s).
Representing Partner in Pet Food on sensitive termination cases, the hiring of top-tier managers, and collective redundancies.
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.
Practice head
Tomáš Matějovský; Jakub Kabát; Andrea Dřímalová
Other key lawyers
Daniel Szpyrc; Jana Turečková; Romana Benešová