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Leading firm in Europe 2026

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Overview

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HAVEL & PARTNERS is the largest independent full-service law firm in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and a leading CEE legal, tax and patent adviser. It serves 5,000+ clients, including multinationals, financial institutions, technology companies, HNWIs, public sector entities and start-ups. With cross-border expertise, 12 languages, AI-driven innovation and strong international reach, it delivers practical, business-oriented, top-tier legal solutions.

Work & experience

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Advertising & Consumer Protection, Banking & Finance, Competition & Economics, Compliance & Investigations, Contract, Privacy & Data, Debt Collection, Digitalisation, Energy, Entertainment, Film & TV, ESG, Family, Food, Industrial Property, Inheritance, IP, Int’l Arbitration & Investment Protection, IT & Technology, Labour, Legislation, Life Sciences, Litigation & Arbitration, M&A/Corporate, Private Clients, Public Sector, Real Estate, Restructuring & Insolvency, Sports, Tax, Whistleblowing.

Ranked Offices

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Czech Republic - Head office

Prague

Na Florenci 2116/15 Nové Město , Prague, Prague, Czech Republic, 110 00, Prague

www.havelpartners.com

+420 255 000 111

Slovakia

Bratislava Region

Centrum Zuckermandel Žižkova 7803/9 , Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia, 811 02, Bratislava

Ranked Departments

1
Competition/Antitrust
3 Ranked lawyers, Czech Republic
2
Dispute Resolution
1 Ranked lawyer, Czech Republic
2
Intellectual Property
1 Ranked lawyer, Czech Republic
3
Banking & Finance
1 Ranked lawyer, Czech Republic
3
Compliance
Czech Republic
3
TMT
1 Ranked lawyer, Czech Republic
4
Corporate/M&A
Czech Republic
4
Real Estate
1 Ranked lawyer, Czech Republic
4
Restructuring/Insolvency
Czech Republic
5
Employment
Czech Republic
1
Competition/Antitrust
1 Ranked lawyer, Slovakia
2
Intellectual Property
Slovakia
3
Employment
Slovakia

Ranked Individuals

1
Robert Neruda
Competition/Antitrust, Czech Republic
2
Ivan Rámeš
Intellectual Property, Czech Republic
3
Filip Čabart
Banking & Finance, Czech Republic
3
Jan Šturm
Dispute Resolution, Czech Republic
3
Jan Šturm
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel, Czech Republic
3
Lenka Štiková Gachová
Head of Competition/Antitrust, Czech Republic
3
Lukáš Syrový
Real Estate, Czech Republic
3
Petr Kadlec
Competition/Antitrust, Czech Republic
3
Robert Nešpůrek
Head of TMT, Czech Republic
Tomáš Varšo
Competition/Antitrust, Slovakia
Lenka Gachová
Competition/Antitrust: Lawyers Based Abroad, Slovakia
Robert Neruda
Competition/Antitrust: Lawyers Based Abroad, Slovakia

Contributions

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Global Practice Guide

Banking & Finance 2025
Czech Republic | Trends and Developments

Authored by

Filip Šperl, Lukáš Janečka, Štěpán Černý, Filip Čabart

Article • Sep 2025

Global Practice Guide

Merger Control 2025
Czech Republic | Trends and Developments

Authored by

Robert Nersesjan, Martin Rott, Roman Světnický, Robert Neruda

Article • Jun 2025

Global Practice Guide

Merger Control 2025
Czech Republic | Law and Practice

Authored by

Roman Světnický, Robert Nersesjan, Martin Rott, Robert Neruda

Article • Jun 2025

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Top figures

Offices

Partners

2001

Established in

Key people

Jaroslav Havel (Managing Partner)

Robert Nešpůrek (Partner)

Marek Vojáček (Partner)

Jan Koval (Partner)

Jan Šturm (Partner)

Marek Lošan (Partner)

Robert Neruda (Partner)

David Neveselý (Partner)

Lukáš Syrový (Partner)

Štěpán Štarha (Partner)

Industry sectors

Banking and other financial servicesDefense industryEnergy and EnvironmentEntertainment, film and media incl. gaming and esportsFinTechInformation technologyInsuranceLife Sciences and HealthcareMetallurgy, mechanical engineering and chemical industriesPublic SectorReal Estate and ConstructionRetail and e-commerceTelecommunicationTransport and LogisticsVenture Capital and Private Equity

Capabilities

M&A / Corporate : Legal, tax and transactional support for M&A, PE and VC transactions, tax and deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal advice, company transformations, restructurings, joint ventures, corporate governance and ESOPs. Banking, finance & capital markets: Legal advisory on credit facilities, securities, guarantees, and financial products, with expertise in financial regulation, insurance, licensing, capital markets, derivatives, and structured financeCompetition Law and Economics: representation before authorities, antitrust risk assessments, competition audits, and damage claims. Expertise includes cartels, vertical agreements, joint ventures, abuse of dominance, mergers, state aid, FDIDispute resolution: Representation in commercial litigation, arbitration, IP and copyright disputes, administrative judicial reviews, international proceedings, cross-border cases, enforcement of judgments and awards, and out-of-court dispute resolution.Intellectual Property: IP transactions, prosecution of trademarks, designs, and patents (national, EU, international), IP portfolio management, representation before IP offices and courts, validation of European patents, IP dd and domain name disputes. IT & Technology: IT contracts and outsourcing, transfers and licensing, transactions, legal assessment of digital tools, privacy and data protection, IT public procurement, e-commerce, digital services regulation, blockchain, crypto, NFTs, FinTech.Labour Law: Comprehensive employment law support, including contracts, internal policies, remuneration, layoffs, disputes, agency work, collective bargaining, and complianceLife Sciences : Advisory on pharmaceutical, healthcare, and addictive substances law, including market access, compliance, clinical trials, advertising, liability, insurance, telemedicine, and GDPR. Private Clients: Legal and tax advisory on asset management, holding structures (including foundations and trusts), private investments, tax-efficient transactions and exits, family law, inheritance, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Real Estate and Construction: Advising on sales and acquisitions, development projects, administrative proceedings, project financing, and real estate finance. Restructuring & Insolvency: Complex legal support in insolvency proceedings, distress M&A transactions, and preventive/out-of-court debt restructuring. Tax Law: Tax advisory for individuals and businesses, including structuring, tax returns, audits, transaction and investment planning, transfer pricing, deductions, VAT compliance, and tax due diligence.

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