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Concurrent denial of VAT deduction and liability: article by Ondřej Málek on EPRAVO.CZ
In his new article on EPRAVO.CZ, Ondřej Málek explains the conclusions of the Court of Justice of the European Union’s judgment in the KONREO case, which confirmed that it is permissible to simultaneously deny the right to deduct VAT and impose liability for unpaid tax on a single taxable person involved in a fraudulent chain.
Three new members join the Bříza & Trubač team
This year, our team was strengthened by three new experts: Aram Sargsyan in the areas of commercial and corporate law, Jan Strya with a focus on dispute resolution, administrative and tax law and EU law, and Ondřej Málek, who specialises in tax law.
Bříza & Trubač once again among the best. Seven awards in the Czech Law Firm of the Year 2025 competition
In the Czech Law Firm of the Year 2025 competition, we received awards in seven legal specialisations. Once again, we successfully defended our “highly recommended” ranking in the field of tax law. We also reaffirmed our positions in the key practice areas that form the core pillars of our work, ranging from dispute resolution to energy.
EU General Court upholds EUSPA’s decision. Bříza & Trubač succeeds in a significant dispute on EU security rules
The General Court of the European Union confirmed the correctness of our client’s approach in a dispute concerning the security rules of the EU space programme. Our team succeeded in the proceedings, and the decision not only strengthens the EU’s strategic autonomy but also confirms our long-standing expertise in disputes with a European dimension.
Thirty years of arbitration: expert discussion on the future direction of the Czech legal framework
The conference marking 30 years of the Czech Arbitration Act opened a debate on the modernization of Czech arbitration. Petr Bříza, serving as a co-organiser, presented proposals for legislative amendments aimed at ensuring greater flexibility in international arbitral proceedings, expressing hope that they will form part of future legislative considerations.
Legal protection of art collections: Barbora Paclíková led a seminar as part of the EduArt Experience programme
The seminar led by Barbora Paclíková focused on key legal issues related to the purchase and management of artworks, including essential provisions of purchase agreements, the use of foundations and trust funds for the transfer of collections, and questions concerning artists’ entitlement to resale royalties.
Review of Foreign Investments in the EU: Current Framework, Czech Practice, and Expected Changes
On EPRAVO.CZ, we summarize how the system for reviewing foreign investments currently operates within the European Union and the Czech Republic. We explain which investments are subject to review, when prior authorisation is required, what the purpose of a voluntary consultation with the Ministry of Industry and Trade is, and what changes the upcoming European “Regulation 2.0” may bring.
How should child maintenance be approached in cases involving high-income parents? Marta Zavadilová at a Justiční Akademie Seminar
Marta Zavadilová took part in a specialised seminar of the Justiční akademie dedicated to highly conflictual parental disputes. As part of the programme, she discussed with judges and fellow lawyers the determination of child maintenance in cases involving high-income parents and the possibilities for improving cooperation between both professions.
Twelve years of Bříza & Trubač
This year, our firm celebrated its twelfth anniversary — twelve years during which a small team has grown into a stable and respected partner for clients in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Petr Bříza spoke in Rome at an Unidroit seminar on the issue of cross-border assignment of claims
The Unidroit expert seminar in Rome focused on one of the most complex issues of private international law: determining the applicable law for resolving competing third-party claims in cases of cross-border assignment of receivables. Petr Bříza, together with other experts, discussed the divergent national approaches and the possible directions for further harmonisation of this still-fragmented area.
Ondřej Trubač elected Vice-President of the Czech Bar Association
Our partner Ondřej Trubač was elected Vice-President of the Czech Bar Association last Monday. The election took place at the meeting of the newly appointed Board following the 9th General Assembly of the CBA, held in early October.
Bříza & Trubač at Family Business Week in Zlín
Marta Zavadilová spoke in a panel discussion on legal protection and relationships in family businesses. The final Family Business Week event of this year took place at the Baťa Villa in Zlín and offered an inspiring evening full of open conversations about values, relationships, and the challenges of family entrepreneurship.
Bříza & Trubač provided legal advisory services in the sale of 1.SERVIS-ENERGO, s.r.o.
The law firm Bříza & Trubač provided comprehensive legal advisory services to the founders and shareholders of 1.SERVIS-ENERGO, s.r.o. in connection with the sale of their 100% ownership interests in the company to a foreign investor.
Bříza & Trubač co-organized networking at the Czech Embassy in Lisbon
A networking event titled Czech Beer and Wine Night was held at the residence of the Czech Ambassador to Portugal, Martin Pohl, on the occasion of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) Congress, which took place in Lisbon from 6 to 9 October 2025.
Bříza & Trubač awarded the “Law Firm of the Future 2025” certification
Our law firm Bříza & Trubač has been awarded the “Law Firm of the Future 2025” certification by the platform Legalweb.cz.
Andrea Šťástková for EPRAVO.CZ on the investigative principle in maintenance proceedings
Andrea Šťástková has published an expert article analyzing recent Constitutional Court case law on the application of the investigative principle in child maintenance proceedings.
Petr Bříza for Seznam Zprávy on the completion of Dukovany and the Hungarian Paks II power plants
The Austrian government has once again expressed its concerns regarding the construction of new units at Dukovany, and has formally submitted its objections to the European Commission. According to our partner Petr Bříza, whom Seznam Zprávy approached as an expert on European law, these letters are primarily political in nature.
Radka Čihulková, as part of her scientific work, focused on the issue of how to ensure that electronic evidence is authentic and admissible
How can we ensure that electronic evidence in criminal proceedings is reliable and cannot be challenged?
Ondřej Trubač and Marta Zavadilová for Hospodářské noviny: How to protect family businesses and relationships
Starting a business, setting up a fund or starting a family all have one thing in common – sooner or later, the time will come when you need to think about how to protect them and establish sustainable relationships. In an interview for Hospodářské noviny, Ondřej Trubač and Marta Zavadilová, partners at our firm, show how important smart legal structures, endowment funds, and family councils can be in transferring assets and building long-term stability, not only in family businesses.
Interview with our partners Barbora Paclíková, Tomáš Hokr, Marta Zavadilová, and Patrik Koželuha for Ekonom
In an interview published in Právní rádce, a supplement to Ekonom, you can read about the 12 years of our law firm's existence.
Kristián Hajduk for EPRAVO.CZ on the obligation to deposit security for the costs of incidental proceedings and its termination in reorganization
Kristián Hajduk published an article on the practical aspects of acts of denial in insolvency proceedings, specifically the obligation to deposit security for the costs of incidental proceedings and its termination in the event of reorganization.
Tomáš Hokr in an interview for EPRAVO.CZ
Our partner Tomáš Hokr answered questions in the regular column 10 Questions for, where he discussed his professional career, his motivation for working as a lawyer, and his views on some personal challenges.
Ondřej Trubač and Radka Čihulková have commented on the issue of criminal liability of members of statutory bodies of legal entities.
In the latest issue of the Bulletin of the Chamber of Tax Advisers of the Czech Republic, Ondřej Trubač and Radka Čihulková address the issue of criminal liability of members of statutory bodies of legal entities.
Family law with a human face: Marta Zavadilová at Family Business Week
On Wednesday, 5 June 2025, we attended an inspiring conference called Family Business Week, which took place at Uhelný Mlýn in Libčice nad Vltavou.
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