Every year, we proudly join the wonderful initiative Ježíškova vnoučata (Santa’s Grandkids), organized by the Nadační fond Českého rozhlasu & Český rozhlas and this year was no exception. Ježíškova vnoučata is a project dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of seniors who have lost the support of their own families or no longer have any family. This time, we had the pleasure of fulfilling the wish of 68-year-old Jan from the Alzheimer home, who dreamed of having a coffee machine. We hope it brings a touch of warmth and joy to his mornings, filling them with the delightful aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Some wishes are still waiting to be fulfilled. Together, we can create magical moments!

Kristýna works at KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL as a legal assistant. She is a second-year student in the Master's degree in Law and Legal Sciences at the Faculty of Law at Charles University. She has a passion for foreign languages - in addition to English, she is also studying German and Spanish. In her free time she likes to play sports or spend time in nature. She is delighted to join KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL and sees it as a great opportunity that will bring her new challenges and possibilities for professional development. To find out more about Kristýna, click on the link below.

We are proud to announce that Silvie was chosen by the British Chamber of Commerce Czech Republic to participate in the 14th Edition of the Equilibrium Mentoring Programme! This prestigious mentoring programme is dedicated to empowering women in business, fostering growth in both personal and professional spheres. During the upcoming year Silvie will engage in a series of workshops, events, and valuable networking sessions designed to cultivate leadership and development. Find out more by clicking on the link below!

Faustine is a new French intern at KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL. Holding a Master's degree in Business Law with a specialization in Digital Law and a diploma in Business Restructuring, she has developed skills in contract law, civil law, and corporate law. She has participated in public speaking competitions, enhancing her argumentation skills. Her thesis focused on the legal response to the phenomenon of fake online reviews. Before KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL, she worked for a year as a legal advisor in France. She conducts legal research and drafts documents, while improving her English and Spanish.

We would like to welcome back our colleague Vojtěch, who recently returned from a one-year ERASMUS program in Bordeaux. Upon his return, Vojtěch wasted no time, successfully completing his studies at the Faculty of Law at Charles University in Prague, and subsequently joining KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL as a lawyer. Welcome back to our team, Vojtěch!

Cyrus Ross meeting in Vienna The Spring 2024 meeting of the Cyrus Ross European Group of Law Firms (EEIG) took us to lovely Vienna. The meeting took place on May 24 and was hosted by Lugger I Bankler Rechtsanwälte. We enjoyed discussions about Cyrus Ross business matters, as well as exciting discussions on future international legal matters. Not to mention the scenery, drinks, food, and the opportunity to network with our colleagues from all over Europe. Next stop: London in November! To learn more about the Cyrus Ross Group, please click on the link below.

Meet Axel RODE who joined us as our new French intern. Axel is a student of the University of Brest, France, where he is in his third year of a double degree in law and foreign languages. During his studies, Axel focuses on European and international law as well as international relations. With the objective to discover law on a practical level, Axel has joined our team for a 6 months internship. Axel speaks French, English, German and would like to start learning Czech during his stay in Prague. To learn more about Axel, click on the link below!

As the end of the year approaches, KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2024. May you end this year successfully and enter the new year with enthusiasm. We wish you an abundance of health, boundless happiness and success in your professional and personal life. We appreciate the trust and cooperation of all our clients and partners. We look forward to continuing our successful cooperation in the years to come.

On 27 October, the fall meeting of the Cyrus Ross EEIG took place in Budapest. At the formal meeting, we enjoyed engaging discussions, a lecture on GDPR, walks among the city's beautiful historical sights, and last but not least, excellent company, food and drink. Our sincere thanks to RVD Partners for their hospitality. We look forward to seeing our friends again in Vienna next spring! For more information about the Cyrus Ross Group, please click on the link below.

Nina GALLEGO from France has joined our team as an intern. Nina is currently in her second year of her master’s degree in international business law at the University of Montpellier, where she focuses mainly on international business, corporate law and international litigation. Nina was born and raised in France in a family of a Czech mother, which is why her links to the Czech Republic are very strong. She is very interested in the relations between France and the Czech Republic and after her studies she would like to help entrepreneurs and companies to do business abroad. Nina speaks French, English and Italian and she also has a basic knowledge of Czech. For more information about Nina click on the link below:

The Foundation Naše dítě, with whom our office collaborates, is celebrating 30 years of existence in helping disabled and underprivileged children. Our colleague Martina was honored to attend the Gala meeting with distinguished patrons and friends of the foundation to celebrate the anniversary. Happy anniversary, Naše dítě! We wish you many more successful decades to come! To find out more about the Foundation, click on the link below.

We're excited to introduce Zoe, our latest team addition, who resides between Chicago and Barcelona. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws degree at the Anglo-American University in Prague, Zoe brings a unique global perspective to our team. Zoe's linguistic skills enhance our team's versatility. Her passion for family law and experience in supporting vulnerable individuals and disadvantaged children make her a valuable asset. Find out more about Zoe by clicking on the link below!

It was an amazing opportunity to meet so many talented and interesting people looking for new career opportunities in Prague. Our legal team connected with attendees from various corners of the world, each with their unique backgrounds and experiences. In fact, more than 20% of the visitors came all the way from abroad, while the remaining 80% were expats living in the Czech Republic. The fair showcased a diverse range of industries, with the top represented sectors being administration, customer service, sales (37%), IT (30%), management (29%), and marketing and communication (25%). It's clear that the fair had a high attendance rate as we ran out of business cards several times!

Our team had the pleasure of attending the Cyrus Ross spring meeting in Helsinki, which was held on 12 and 13 April, 2023, reconnecting with our colleagues from across Europe. Our partnership with European law firms within the Cyrus Ross network enables us to provide assistance in cross-border cases where collaboration with lawyers from foreign jurisdictions is necessary. We eagerly await the upcoming Cyrus Ross Budapest meeting, which will be held in October.

In April Silvie was a guest on Ashley Hola's podcast Dear Ladies. Dear Ladies is a podcast that seeks to inspire women, especially expat women and further help them navigate the everyday challenges faced when living in a foreign country. In her episode Silvie raised awareness of the complexities surrounding expat divorce and child custody. She provided insights into various aspects of expat divorce such as filing for divorce, child custody issues, child support or moving a child abroad. As awareness of these issues is vital in today's globalised world, where multicultural marriages and expatriation are increasingly common, you can find the podcast on Youtube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

On 27 January, 2023 Silvie intervened as a speaker at the CiviLAW seminar Training of Lawyers on EU instruments in Barcelona. Silvie represented the Czech Bar Association and her presentation was dedicated to the EU Regulation no. 2019/1111, namely to the recognition, enforcement, and enforceability of decisions. One of the objectives of the so-called Brussels II ter Regulation is to enable easier and less formal circulation of decisions within EU member states. The conference was organized by the European Lawyers Foundation and the participants were lawyers from all over Europe.

Aziliz is a student in the final year of a double degree program in Law and Applied Foreign Languages (LEA) at the Université de Bretagne Occidentale in Brest. She joined KOUBIKOVA LEGAL in order to discover the world of legal practice and to perfect her approach to foreign languages. During her internship, Aziliz performs administrative tasks, translation and proofreading of legal documents as well as assignments related to business development.

We have launched a cooperation with the Expat Centre operating under the City of Prague. A series of legal seminars and workshops led by our experts shall provide those who have settled in this country to work or carry out business activities with an insight into the Czech legal system. Each presentation accommodates to the needs and difficulties a foreigner may encounter, such as topics related to visas and residence permits, unlawful termination of an employment relationship, or steps to take when establishing a commercial company. We are proud to be part of this great initiative!

Andrea KOLESÁROVÁ has joined our team as an attorney. Thanks to her studies and professional experience in France, she is well acquainted with the functioning of French contract law. Her previous employment in an investment company managing qualified investor funds also provided her with insights into corporate law and capital market law. At KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL, Andrea focuses on general practice with an international element and real estate law. You can learn more about Andrea in the Our Team section.

The KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL team wishes you a wonderful Christmas and all the best for the new year. May you end this year successfully and step into the new one light-heartedly. We believe, the new year is going to bring you health, happiness and both professional and personal success. Also, we thank all our clients for their trust and collaboration. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We were honored to host the Cyrus Ross autumn meeting in Prague and meet more than 30 colleagues from different countries! Given that we specialize in cross-border cases, we often need to collaborate with colleagues in foreign jurisdictions. Thanks to Cyrus Ross, we have colleagues in most European countries and therefore we are able to ensure a quick collaboration abroad when our clients need it. It was very enriching to share the knowledge and to meet in person. Find out more about Cyrus Ross in the link below.

Team KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL is expanding! Lucie ŠVECOVÁ joined as an Office Manager. She is responsible for smooth running of the office, she secures administrative support to the team, and she ensures office management. Lucie has a lot of experience both with working in an office and communication with clients. Before she joined to KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL, she worked at a hotel reception. She graduated from Grammar school in Kolín, she is interested in human rights, politics, and history. Lucie speaks Czech, English and she is learning German. You can find more information about Lucie by clicking on the link below.

The outcome of a lawyer’s work is rarely tangible. We are therefore grateful that Silvie had the opportunity to see a very tangible outcome of her work during the inauguration of the newly built bus terminal in Chlumec nad Cidlinou. Silvie had represented the city in a complex cross-border property dispute concerning plots of land where the terminal now stands. Without her intervention, the project would not have been possible. The picture shows Silvie together with the mayor, Mr. Miroslav UCHYTIL, during the inauguration of the terminal. You can read the mayor's review by clicking the link below.

Do you need to certify your identification document or to verify your identity for the use outside of the Czech Republic? Whether it is for the purposes of the HM Land Registry, for a foreign bank, for another institution, for the purpose of entering into marriage or for other reasons, we can assist you. We provide the services of Identity Verification and Certification of Documents.

KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL is a proud member of the European group of law firms Cyrus Ross. Through this network, we can provide clients with legal counselling even in foreign jurisdictions. This year we are hosting the traditional meeting where we will welcome our colleagues from all over Europe to our beautiful Prague. Sharing experiences with attorneys from other countries is always very inspiring and enriching. We have a busy schedule, and preparations are in full swing.

Clara MARTIN joined our team as an intern for two months. As part of her master’s degree in human rights and international justice at Panthéon-Assas University in Paris, Clara decided to do an internship with us. After several associative experiences, she now desires to discover the professional aspect of a law firm.

Silvie was a guest of PRAVNICKY (Women Lawyers) podcast to talk about the challenges of managing a law firm, the current situation and trends in the legal profession and other topics. If you want to know what legacy would Silvie like to leave behind her career or whether or not she’s a feminist, you can listen to the podcast, available on the link below, as well as on Spotify, Google Play or Apple podcasts (Czech only).

We have prepared a summary of basic information for Ukrainians entering the Czech Republic. Currently many people do not know how to proceed and they choose ways that are unnecessarily complicated and which overwhelm an already overloaded system. It is important to point out that many people do not have to deal with the situation immediately, they can first benefit from the 90-day visa-free period after entering the Czech Republic. Click on the link below to see the summary of practical information.

We have joined in the project of the Czech Bar Association ADVOCACY TO HELP UKRAINE. We provide free legal assistance to citizens of Ukraine regarding their arrival and stay in the Czech Republic and other issues with which we can help. Do not hesitate to contact us, we are here for you! Contacts for attorneys who offer PRO BONO counseling can be found at this link:

Livia OLTEANU joined our team as an intern. Livia comes from France where she is studying Law and Applied Foreign Languages. During her internship she focuses mainly on administrative tasks, translation of documents, business development related tasks and legal research. Check the section Our team to read her full profile.

The KOUBÍKOVÁ LEGAL team wishes you all the best for the new year! We believe that the year 2021 brought not only challenges you managed to deal with, but also a lot of beautiful moments. We hope that the coming year will be full of hope, joy, professional success and positive growth in all other areas of life, and that you will succeed in everything you set your mind to. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Martina WOŠOVÁ has joined our team as an attorney. Martina is not a newcomer, she has been cooperating with KOUBIKOVA LEGAL since 2019. We are happy that since September 2021 Martina has started her permanent cooperation with our firm. Martina has extensive experience in providing complex legal services to companies with Czech and foreign participation. She further specializes in civil law, real estate law and family law matters. Check the section Our team to read her full profile.

Through May and June, we welcomed three new members: lawyers Vít KEKULA and Ondřej VYBÍHAL and intern Chloé BELIN. Both Vít and Ondřej work on international cases and provide legal services in Czech, English and French. Chloé is currently in her second year of master’s studies in Business law and intellectual property at University of Lille. Check the section Our team to read more about each one of them.