PRK Partners, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Europe Profile

About

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The team was named Law Firm of the Year 2024 in Dispute Resolution, reflecting its expertise in litigation, mediation, arbitration, insolvency, and administrative proceedings across various industry sectors, particularly real estate and construction, manufacturing, transportation, and natural resources. The team is also participating in a landmark Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) project in the Czech Republic.

Members of this department (Partner Robert Němec, Associate Partner Michal Sylla, Attorney Viktor Glatz, and Associate Adéla Šmahelová) are authors of comprehensive insights on collective redress and class action litigation in the Czech Republic, providing valuable guidance for international and domestic practitioners navigating this evolving legal landscape.

Partners Robert Němec and Martin Aschenbrenner are highly-demanded arbitrators. Martin holds a Doctorate (JUDr.) and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in law (Ph.D.) from the Faculty of Law of Charles University in Prague and a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) from Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA). Robert is an arbitrator at the Agricultural Chamber of the Czech Republic and at the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC). Martin is a member of the Appellate Committee of the Czech National Bank and the Board of Directors of the Arbitration Court Attached to the Economic Chamber of the Czech Republic and the Agricultural Chamber of the Czech Republic, where he also serves as an arbitrator.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Czech Republic

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

PRK Partners offers a broad range of dispute services. The law firm is active in contractual disputes and damages claims, as well as in product liability proceedings. The team contains lawyers adept at appearing in arbitrations and before the Supreme Administrative Court. It is particularly present in the automotive industry, alongside acting for clients from the pharmaceutical and insurance sectors.

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Work Highlights

The team at PRK Partners acted for Tesco SW, Czech IT company, in administrative proceedings initiated by the Czech Antimonopoly Office concerning its alleged participation in a bid-rigging cartel pertaining to a public tender for the supply of complex IT services to the city of Olomouc.

Strengths

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Their availability was outstanding and the high quality work produced provided excellent insight to the matter.

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The PRK Partners team is responsive and communicates clearly. They also have a solid understanding of Czech law, which has been helpful in our work together.

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Their availability was outstanding and the high quality work produced provided excellent insight to the matter.

Dispute Resolution respondent
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The PRK Partners team is responsive and communicates clearly. They also have a solid understanding of Czech law, which has been helpful in our work together.

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert Němec

Band 2

Robert Němec is a well-respected arbitrator and litigator who represents an extensive corporate clientele from several sectors, including insurance, energy and automotive. He has experience representing clients before the Supreme Administrative Court. He frequently acts for defendants in damages actions, as well as assisting clients with contractual disputes.

It is always comforting to attend the meeting with Robert Němec as he is always well prepared and able to argue on his client's behalf.

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Michal Sylla

Band 4

Michal Sylla assists with a variety of contentious mandates, such as damage litigation, class actions, enforcement and breach of contract. His clients include insurance groups, major automotive groups and pharmaceutical companies.

Michal Sylla is an excellent adviser and counsel in complex matters.

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