About

Provided by HAVEL & PARTNERS

HAVEL & PARTNERS has one of the largest dedicated compliance and investigations teams in the Czech market, advising domestic and international companies, financial institutions and other organisations on the design and implementation of compliance frameworks, internal investigations and the resolution of high-risk incidents.  

The practice combines expertise across corporate governance, competition, public procurement, employment, regulatory, data protection, ESG, tax and criminal law, enabling it to manage sensitive matters in a coordinated way from prevention and risk assessments to investigations, forensic reviews, remedial action and representation before authorities.  

The team is particularly active in whistleblowing, anti-corruption, fraud, accounting and tax issues, dawn raids, corporate criminal liability, data protection and cyber-related compliance, as well as sector-specific regulation, including banking, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and transport. Drawing on experience from prior roles in public institutions and working closely with tax, accounting and economic specialists, the practice is well placed to handle complex, multi-layered and cross-border matters, including investigations, compliance projects and crisis response across the CEE region.

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Compliance - Czech Republic

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

HAVEL & PARTNERS covers a range of compliance and regulatory matters. The law firm conducts internal audits and investigations, and additionally advises on the drafting and revising of strategies covering criminal compliance, internal regulations and employment law. The firm draws on the strength of its top-rated competition practice to offer assistance with evaluation and qualification systems and cartel matters.

Notable practitioners

Robert Nešpůrek is a key contact at the firm.

Strengths

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