The firm has particular expertise in employment and labour law, commercial and corporate law, litigation and arbitration, while also providing specialist advice in public procurement, competition, insolvency and enforcement, intellectual property and IT, construction, real estate, family and succession law, and criminal law. Its lawyers also have significant experience handling complex and international matters, supported by the firm's membership of the International Practice Group.
Bělina & Partners combines experienced attorneys with younger lawyers and maintains a strong academic and professional connection to Czech legal institutions. Several of its partners are also active arbitrators, giving the firm particular strength in dispute resolution and contentious matters.
Bělina & Partners’ principal specialisms are:
- Labour & Employment Law
A longstanding core specialism of the firm, covering employment relationships, collective bargaining, social security, employment disputes and advice to both employers and employees. - Commercial & Corporate Law
Advising businesses on contracts, transactions, company formation, corporate governance and commercial disputes, including mergers and acquisitions. - Litigation & Dispute Resolution
The firm has particular experience representing clients in civil, commercial, employment, administrative and arbitration proceedings, including complex and high-profile disputes. - Public Procurement
Advising contracting authorities and suppliers on tender procedures, procurement administration and disputes before the Czech competition authority and administrative courts. - Competition Law
Advising on competition-law issues, state aid and unfair competition, including representation before the Czech Office for the Protection of Competition and the European Commission. - Insolvency & Enforcement
Supporting clients with insolvency proceedings, enforcement matters and related legal issues. - Debt Recovery
Advising and representing clients in the recovery and enforcement of outstanding claims. - Intellectual Property & IT Law
Providing advice relating to intellectual property protection and information and communication technologies, reflecting the firm's broader focus on technology-related legal issues. - Real Estate & Construction Law
Advising on real estate transactions, property matters, construction and related civil-law issues. - Family & Succession Law
Advising on family matters, divorce and property settlements, as well as succession and inheritance issues. - Criminal Law
Providing legal representation and advice in criminal matters and misdemeanour proceedings.
