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Filip Gvozdek
Senior Associate

Filip Gvozdek

Head of Corporate Crime

Languages
  • Czech
  • English
  • German
  • Slovak
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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 2025 Legal500 recognised him as a Leading associate in Dispute Resolution.

Awards & Recognitions
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  • Quote
    "Filip Gvozdek, a professional advocate, thoroughly reviewed all the evidence in our legal case and prepared an exceptional strategy that ultimately led to our victory in the court. His preparation was remarkable and he answered all our questions with great clarity and patience."
    Legal 500, 2025
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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

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.

Memberships & Roles

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

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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