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Filip Gvozdek

Senior Associate
Head of Corporate Crime

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Filip Gvozdek

Senior Associate
Head of Corporate Crime

Contact
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang, advokáti, v.o.s.
Palladium, Na Poříčí 1079/3a
110 00 Prague 1
Czech Republic
Languages Czech, English, German, Slovak

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 2024 Legal500 recognized him as a Rising Star in Dispute resolution.

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"Filip Gvozdek is the best legal advisor in CMS. His knowledge of the law inside and out means that he gives the best and most appropriate legal advice. He is knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about his client’s case."

Legal 500 2024

"Filip Gvozdek is the best legal advisor in CMS. His knowledge of the law inside and out means that he gives the best and most appropriate legal advice. He is knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about his client’s case."

Legal 500 2024

Relevant experience

  • 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.
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Memberships & Roles

  • 2019 – Member – Czech Bar Association (Associate)
  • 2015 – Member – Czech Bar Association (Concipient)
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Publications

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Education

  • 2020 – Ph.D., Charles University, Prague
  • 2016 – JUDr., Charles University, Prague
  • 2016 – Diploma in English and European Union Law, Juris Angliae Scientia, British Law Centre, Prague / Cambridge
  • 2015 – Mgr., Charles University, Prague
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Expertise

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25/01/2024
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws in Czech Republic
Expert Guide
14/08/2023
CMS Expert Guide to Digital Litigation in Czech Republic
1. Describe the state of digitalisation of the civil justice system in your jurisdiction in general. Digitalisation of the Czech civil justice system has frequently been the subject of various drafts...
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Comparable
26/06/2023
International Disputes Digest - 2023 Summer Edition
We are pleased to present the summer edition of the International Disputes Digest, our bi-annual publication bringing essential news and analysis on the latest trends in dis­pute-res­ol­u­tion around the world. There are many crises and problems that continue to complicate global business. These include inflation, particularly in the energy sector, as the EU and other regions struggle to wean themselves from Russian natural gas and oil. There is also the US debt crisis, which has weakened international confidence in the economy and distracted Washington from pressing issues, such as its relationship with China and the on-going war in the Ukraine. We hope that the articles in this digest provide readers with the know-how and tools to help them resolve any disputes or setbacks they may face. In this edition, we feature a range of articles from around the world on topics such as ESG litigation, the financial impact of cyber-attacks on businesses, post-merger disputes, the use of arbitration in resolving M&A-related issues, and how disputes can be managed in digital trade transactions. We also explore the reasons behind a wave of class action lawsuits in Portugal, the influence of personal relationships among arbitrators on disclosure, recusal, or appeals, and the 'without prejudice' principle, amongst other matters. We hope that you enjoy reading these articles and please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss any issues in relation to them.  
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Compliance management systems in Czech criminal law
Czech criminal law enables legal entities to be exempted from criminal liability if the legal entity makes every effort reasonably required to prevent listed persons from committing crimes. Listed persons...
Law-Now
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Czech Republic drafts law on class actions
The Czech Ministry of Justice has just finalised the draft act on class actions, which is based on a EU Directive and promises a faster, easier, more efficient and more budget-friendly solution for consumers...
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Corporate criminal liability in the Czech Republic
The Czech Act on Criminal Liability of Legal Entities and Proceedings Against Them covers criminal liability of legal entities in their own specific way. Corporate criminal liability applies to nearly...
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23/03/2022
Class actions in Czech Republic
See the Overview of the Representative Actions Directive >> 1. Do you have a specific procedure or procedures for bringing “opt-in” class actions?  If so, please outline such procedure(s) and their...
Expert Guide Dispute Resolution
Comparable
10/06/2020
Covid-19 business criminal law and other issues in the Czech Republic
1. Could your business face criminal (or administrative) liability for exposure or risk of exposure to COVID-19 to (1) staff or (2) business partners and the public, under existing laws or new measures...
Expert Guide Dispute Resolution
01/04/2020
Czech government approves special measures with Lex COVID-19 act
On 31 March 2020, the Czech government approved ‘Lex COVID-19’, a new act (and an amendment of the Insolvency Act and Enforcement Code) that should help mitigate certain effects caused by the COVID-19...
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01/02/2019
New Czech Criminal Act Amendment repeals individual crimes of "Sharing",...
On 1 February 2019 the Amendment to the Criminal Act and Criminal Procedure Code (the “Amendment”) came into effect in the Czech Republic. The Amendment was passed as a reaction to international criticism...
Law-Now Commercial
12/03/2018
Czech courts confirm increased protection of consumers in relation to consumer...
Karlovarské minerální vody, the biggest producer of mineral and spring water in the Czech Republic, has lost a Constitutional Court case against dTest, a Czech monthly magazine which is the official...
Law-Now Commercial
08/02/2018
Significant amendment to the Criminal Act and Criminal Procedure Code to...
On 31 January 2018 the Czech government adopted an amendment of the Criminal Act and the Criminal Procedure Code (the “Amend­ment”). The Amendment removes the criminal offences of Sharing (s. 214)...
Law-Now Commercial
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