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New Podcast HR mezi paragrafy: Employment law made clear and practical
Our partner Barbora Paclíková and Vojtěch Klimeš, Head of Development at OKbase, will regularly discuss employment law topics relevant to everyone working in HR. The first episode focuses on pay transparency and the new obligations that will affect every employer.
Does the number of kilometres matter? Andrea Šťástková on childcare arrangements over long distances
In her article for EPRAVO.CZ, Andrea Šťástková discusses two Constitutional Court rulings issued this year concerning childcare arrangements where the parents live a considerable distance apart. What matters is the actual impact of the distance on the child, rather than the number of kilometres involved, and childcare arrangements must not be used as a penalty for a parent’s decision to relocate.
How are employment rules changing? Our lawyers spoke at the Law and the Labour Market Conference
Markéta Tkadlecová and Anna Kottasová spoke at a conference organised by Česká justice and Ekonomický deník. They discussed changes in the labour market, the employment of foreign nationals, the recent flexible amendment to the Labour Code, and ways to motivate employees through salaries, benefits or profit sharing.
How to defend your rights when paying taxes following the amendment to the Tax Code
The amendment to the Czech Tax Code, effective from 1 July 2025, has changed the role of objections in tax payment proceedings and excluded their use against tax enforcement orders. In an article published in Bulletin advokacie, Ondřej Málek examines when an objection constitutes an ordinary remedy, when it serves as another means of legal protection, and what implications this has for subsequent judicial review before administrative courts.
We support Lukáš Mokroluský, a rising star of Czech climbing
Eighteen-year-old boulderer Lukáš Mokroluský is a three-time Czech national champion and a regular World Cup semi-finalist. We have been proud to support him since this spring.
Pay Transparency: The questions employers are asking most often
Pay transparency was the focus of a breakfast seminar we organised for our clients and business partners. We discussed the upcoming legal framework and answered participants’ questions, ranging from how to set up a remuneration system properly and how to deal with significant pay differences resulting from individual negotiations during recruitment that are not supported by objective reasons, to the new reporting obligations.
When is a managing director liable for a company’s tax arrears? The supreme administrative court clarifies the conditions
Not every additional tax assessment automatically results in personal liability for a company’s management. Roman Soldát has prepared an overview of the latest case law on this issue for EPRAVO.CZ.
AML compliance under CNB supervision: Risk assessments must work in practice
In its supervisory practice, the Czech National Bank (CNB) has once again highlighted the importance of an effective AML framework and genuine risk management. Anna Kottasová, who specialises in financial market regulation and compliance at Bříza & Trubač, explains why a purely formal assessment of a client’s risk profile is not enough.
Supporting the Ludmila Formanová Athletics Academy in Čáslav
Our firm proudly supports the Ludmila Formanová Athletics Academy in Čáslav, which encourages children to stay active and develop their athletic potential. Partners Petr Bříza and Barbora Paclíková recently visited the academy's summer day camp.
David Línek comments for Deník N on the risks of business car loans
What happens if a business owner totals a vehicle financed through a loan? Attorney David Línek spoke to Deník N about the legal grounds on which a claim against a finance company might be based, as well as the limitations of such a legal strategy.
Pay transparency: What the new EU rules will mean for Czech employers
In their article for EPRAVO.CZ, Markéta Tkadlecová and Filip Čepelák explain the new EU pay transparency rules and the obligations they will introduce for Czech employers.
Ondřej Málek publishes a book on combating VAT fraud
VAT is one of the most important sources of public revenue, but it is also among the taxes most vulnerable to fraud. In his new book, Ondřej Málek examines the system of legal instruments through which Czech law seeks to combat VAT fraud – from the reverse charge mechanism and VAT control statements to criminal liability.
Ondřej Málek presented the Czech perspective on the concept of mass tax amnesty at an international tax conference in Rust, Austria.
Ondřej Málek presented the Czech perspective on the concept of mass tax amnesty at a conference organised by the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law. This year, the conference welcomed experts from more than 30 countries.
Bříza & Trubač supports the Ludmila Foundation
The law firm Bříza & Trubač supports the Ludmila Foundation's work in education, prevention and child and youth safety. Barbora Paclíková, a partner at the firm, serves as an auditor for the foundation.
Ondřej Málek commented on the practical implications of Pillar 2 for the e-bulletin of the Chamber of Tax Advisors of the Czech Republic.
What practical challenges does the first reporting season under the new rules present? Ondřej Málek addressed this question in a survey conducted by the e-Bulletin.
Which of the European Commission’s tax proposals have a future?
Which proposals in the area of direct taxes are set to be implemented, and which have failed to gain political support? In a new article published in the summer issue of the Bulletin of the Chamber of Tax Advisors of the Czech Republic, Ondřej Málek and Jiří Kostohryz address these questions.
New podcast “Troubení na Schodech” explores current legal topics
Our firm’s partner, Ondřej Trubač, has launched a new podcast called Troubení na Schodech, which explains the law in an accessible way, free from unnecessary legal jargon. Petr Bříza was one of the guests on the first episode.
Ondřej Málek on the naDANĚ podcast about disguised employment (švarcsystém) and taxation
Tax advisor Ondřej Málek was a guest on the naDANĚ podcast of the Czech chamber of tax advisors. Together with host Matěj Nešleha, he discussed the fine line between legal tax optimization and disguised employment (švarcsystém), the indicators of dependent work that tax authorities focus on, and why state enforcement alone cannot solve the issue.
Andrea Šťástková for EPRAVO.CZ Magazine on the limits of formalism in the care of minors
In the latest issue of EPRAVO.CZ Magazine, our attorney Andrea Šťástková published an article on a series of recent rulings by the Czech Constitutional Court in guardianship matters. These decisions share a common idea: rulings on child custody must not be mechanical or overly formalistic, but always properly reasoned and aligned with the best interests of the child.
What will tax audits of holding companies focus on?
The tax authority has identified around 130 holding companies, which are expected to result in additional tax assessments totalling approximately three billion CZK. In an interview for Česká justice, Ondřej Trubač and Patrik Koželuha explain why economic substance and timely documentation are more important than the mere existence of a holding company, and what sanctions companies may face.
Transparent pay: The employment law topic of 2026
The new pay transparency rules will affect far more than job advertisements. They will impact the entire compensation framework, including how companies set, document, and justify pay decisions. Our attorney, Markéta Tkadlecová, recently delivered a training session on this topic for Videolektor and outlines the key issues employers should start addressing now.
Petr Bříza and Ondřej Trubač at the Karlovy Vary law days
Petr Bříza and Ondřej Trubač moderated expert panels at the 33rd conference of the Karlovy Vary law days, held on 11–13 June 2026 at the Hotel Thermal. This year’s edition of one of the most prestigious Central European legal conferences focused on damages and compensation for harm in all its contexts.
Ondřej Trubač and Patrik Koželuha for Česká justice on the new clampdown on disguised employment
The state is stepping up its efforts against illegal employment and is linking authorities through the new “Kobra 2026” initiative. In an interview for Česká justice, our tax attorneys explain why the focus is shifting from VAT to income taxes and why the stakes are no longer limited to additional tax assessments amounting to millions, but now also include potential criminal liability.
Business breakfast: 'Assets that last for generations'
In collaboration with Verdi Capital, we organised a business breakfast for entrepreneurs, investors and family business owners. The main topics were the intergenerational transfer of assets, its long-term management, and preserving its value in times of economic and social change.
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