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Provided by Filip Gvozdek
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Crime, Compliance & Forensics
International Arbitration
Commercial
Intellectual Property
2026 - Riga Arbitration Court (Specialist)
2019 – Member – Czech Bar Association (Associate)
2015 – Member – Czech Bar Association (Concipient)
CMS Expert Guide to Digital Litigation in Czech Republic
CMS Expert Guide to European class actions - Czech Republic
CEE Guide to Criminal Liability of Corporate Entities
CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws, 2021
CMS Expert Guide to COVID-19 Corporate Crime & Regulatory Issues
The Verdict - CMS Corporate Crime Round-Up
CMS Expert Guide to Distribution
CMS Expert Guide to the Battle of the Forms
Filip Gvozdek is a senior associate in the Commercial, Regulatory & Disputes team at CMS Prague and the Head of Corporate Crime at CMS Prague.
He primarily focuses on advising international and local clients on complex litigation cases involving commercial, civil, employment and real estate disputes. This includes providing full legal support from the beginning of a dispute until its final resolution at courts, including the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court, or during settlement negotiations. Filip has experience also with representing clients at the European Court of Human Rights. In addition, Filip is a key member of CMS CEE Arbitration Group and also represents clients in arbitration proceedings.
Filip also specialises in criminal law, and in particular the criminal liability of legal entities, white-collar crimes and compliance matters. Filip is a key member of the CMS CEE White Collar Crime Group and heads the Prague Corporate Crime Group. As a result, he advises on criminal law issues, leads internal investigations and provides legal support during external investigations and litigation. Part of his practice includes developing compliance policies designed to minimise the risk of criminal or corrupt behaviour.
Filip is the author of many articles on the criminal liability of legal entities and compliance policies, which have been published in leading professional journals. In 2025 Legal500 recognised him as a Leading associate in Dispute Resolution.
Czech Republic
Czech, English, German, Slovak
A global technology company and its insurers on a major EUR multimillion damages claim regarding the delivery and use of faulty electrical devices that caused a fire in one of Prague’s main shopping centres and office space, thereby creating a major health and safety risk.
One of the leaders in the nuclear power industry in Europe in a major CZK multibillion damages claim regarding damages for alleged faulty controls and defective repairs and maintenance services, including subsequent disputes with subcontractors.
Fidelity National in an insurance dispute on the USD 150m title to the Radio Free HQ building in Prague.
TARGOBANK, a German bank, in debt collection proceedings, including enforcement and insolvency proceedings.
A renewable energy company in an administrative court dispute (including the Czech Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights) related to Czech Authorities challenging its licence to operate large solar park and the related damages claims.
One of Europe's largest global real estate fund companies, on several arbitration proceedings against its former tenants.
A developer and investment company in multimillion damages arbitration proceedings against its former tenant.
A global e-retailer on commercial law, criminal law and other sector specific regulatory matters, including representation in all employment law related disputes and advising on a potential multimillion damages claim related to a new site.
A German luxury car manufacturer on several damages’ claims, including general commercial matters.
An owner of luxury brands on general commercial and regulatory matters.
A global mobility industry company, in an internal investigation regarding alleged bribery.
A developer and manufacturer of products for the global automotive industry, in an internal investigation regarding alleged kickbacks and other misconduct by a director and CFO, followed by subsequent corporate and employment changes.
A worldwide medical device producer in several compliance and anti-corruption investigations, including anticompetition practices and related matters.
A global technology company in several criminal investigations on alleged bribery, corruption and related issues.
An international industrial company in criminal proceedings against its subsidiary and an employee regarding a fire in the company causing general endangerment and EUR multimillion damage.
A global manufacturer and supplier of technical ceramics, in an internal investigation regarding its export and import procedures.
A global payment technology business in an internal investigation and approach towards law enforcement authorities against several operators of adult websites.
A global machinery company in criminal proceedings on a death in the workplace.
A global banking and credit company in internal investigation regarding significant insider data theft and subsequent court disputes.
A leading global energy service provider in internal investigation regarding potential anticompetition practices.
Provided by Chambers
Filip Gvozdek enters the rankings this year. He is noted for his work on compliance matters, with a particular focus on internal investigations. He also advises clients on analyses of internal compliance programmes.
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Filip Gvozdek is a very capable lawyer who provides both excellent service and sophisticated expertise in a variety of practice areas.
Filip is a very attentive and well-educated lawyer – a pleasure to deal with.
Filip Gvozdek is a very capable lawyer who provides both excellent service and sophisticated expertise in a variety of practice areas.
Filip is a very attentive and well-educated lawyer – a pleasure to deal with.
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