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Havel & Partners Czech Republic
Our contributor for
Czech Republic

Havel & Partners Czech Republic

HAVEL & PARTNERS is the largest independent law firm in Central Europe with a team of 250 lawyers and tax advisors. Among others, the firm provides business-oriented legal advice on contractual law and competition law. It assists clients from various industries including food, automotive, or defence industry with complex and multi-jurisdictional projects on distribution, agency, or franchising. Also, the firm represents clients in disputes and investigations by competition authorities, including high profile cases in the field of resale price maintenance or customer allocation. Recognizing the importance of prevention, the firm also offers in-depth competition law audits focused on supplier‑buyer relationships.

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+420 255 000 111

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+420 255 000 110

Havel & Partners

Na Florenci 2116/15

110 00 Praha 1

Czech Republic

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Latest contributions from Havel & Partners Czech Republic

The winds of change? The annulment judgment in the Baby Direkt case upheld
News

The winds of change? The annulment judgment in the Baby Direkt case upheld



Czech Competition Authority fines three companies in pet food sector
News

Czech Competition Authority fines three companies in pet food sector



Czech Competition Authority imposes 2.66 million EUR fine on major kitchenware manufacturer and wholesaler for resale price maintenance
News

Czech Competition Authority imposes 2.66 million EUR fine on major kitchenware manufacturer and wholesaler for resale price maintenance



Czech Competition Authority issues a RPM decision concerning a major wholesaler of electronics and DIY products
News

Czech Competition Authority issues a RPM decision concerning a major wholesaler of electronics and DIY products



Czech Competition Authority has recently issued a decision in the personal care sector
News

Czech Competition Authority has recently issued a decision in the personal care sector



Decision in Garland imposing a record fine for RPM essentially upheld by the chairman of the Czech Competition Authority
News

Decision in Garland imposing a record fine for RPM essentially upheld by the chairman of the Czech Competition Authority



Czech Competition Authority issues landmark decision taking compliance programme into account when calculating fines
News

Czech Competition Authority issues landmark decision taking compliance programme into account when calculating fines



Czech Competition Authority’s decision in Baby Direkt case annulled
News

Czech Competition Authority’s decision in Baby Direkt case annulled



Czech Competition Authority issued two RPM decisions in the sewing sector with surprisingly low fines
News

Czech Competition Authority issued two RPM decisions in the sewing sector with surprisingly low fines



Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIII - Bans on the use of price comparison services
Countdown

Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIII - Bans on the use of price comparison services

Authors: Havel & Partners Czech Republic

RPM in the spotlight of the Czech Competition Authority: the watchdog means business. It fined Garland heavily
News

RPM in the spotlight of the Czech Competition Authority: the watchdog means business. It fined Garland heavily



RPM in the Spotlight of the Czech Competition Authority: Risk of Severe Fines
Analysis

RPM in the Spotlight of the Czech Competition Authority: Risk of Severe Fines



PowerPoint Distribution Law Center meet-up 2023
Presentation
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PowerPoint Distribution Law Center meet-up 2023

Authors: Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein, Banning, Arntzen de Besche, Chrysses Demetriades & Co, contrast, Delchev & Partners, Dittmar & Indrenius, Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka, E+H, Eversheds Sutherland, Havel & Partners Czech Republic, Havel & Partners Slovakia, Horten, Kyriakides Georgopoulos, Modzelewska & Paśnik, Mușat & Asociații, Pavia e Ansaldo, Pérez-Llorca, Philippe & partners, SBGK, Šelih & partnerji, SRS, TGS Baltic Estonia, TGS Baltic Latvia, TGS Baltic Lithuania
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Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIV - Wrap-up (The new VBER regime in a nutshell)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIV - Wrap-up (The new VBER regime in a nutshell)


Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIII - Bans on the use of price comparison services
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIII - Bans on the use of price comparison services


Distribution Law Center Countdown XXII - E-commerce (Restricting the use of online marketplaces / Online marketplace bans)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XXII - E-commerce (Restricting the use of online marketplaces / Online marketplace bans)


Distribution Law Center Countdown XXI - E-commerce (Online promotions and active sales)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XXI - E-commerce (Online promotions and active sales)


Distribution Law Center Countdown XX - Selective distribution (Reverse protection)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XX - Selective distribution (Reverse protection)


Distribution Law Center Countdown XIX - Selective distribution
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XIX - Selective distribution


Distribution Law Center Countdown XVIII - Dual distribution (Information exchange (Article 2(7) VBER))
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XVIII - Dual distribution (Information exchange (Article 2(7) VBER))


Distribution Law Center Countdown XVII - Dual distribution (Information exchange (Article 2(5) VBER))
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XVII - Dual distribution (Information exchange (Article 2(5) VBER))


Distribution Law Center Countdown XVI - Dual distribution (Market share threshold)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XVI - Dual distribution (Market share threshold)


Distribution Law Center Countdown XV - Dual distribution (Extension of exception to wholesalers and importers)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XV - Dual distribution (Extension of exception to wholesalers and importers)


Distribution Law Center Countdown XIV - Active sales restrictions (Rolling over prohibition)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XIV - Active sales restrictions (Rolling over prohibition)


Distribution Law Center Countdown XIII - Active sales restrictions (Parallel imposition requirement)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XIII - Active sales restrictions (Parallel imposition requirement)


Distribution Law Center Countdown XII - Active sales restrictions (Exclusivity condition)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XII - Active sales restrictions (Exclusivity condition)


Distribution Law Center Countdown XI - Hardcore restrictions (Equivalence)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown XI - Hardcore restrictions (Equivalence)


Distribution Law Center Countdown X - Hardcore restrictions (Dual Pricing)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown X - Hardcore restrictions (Dual Pricing)


Distribution Law Center Countdown IX - Hardcore restrictions (Resale price maintenance)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown IX - Hardcore restrictions (Resale price maintenance)


Distribution Law Center Countdown VIII - Hardcore restrictions (general)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown VIII - Hardcore restrictions (general)


Distribution Law Center Countdown VII - Non-compete restrictions (post term)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown VII - Non-compete restrictions (post term)


Distribution Law Center Countdown VI - Non-compete restrictions
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown VI - Non-compete restrictions


Distribution Law Center Countdown V- Agency (“Dual role” agents)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown V- Agency (“Dual role” agents)


Distribution Law Center Countdown IV - Agency (Definition and temporary transfer of ownership)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown IV - Agency (Definition and temporary transfer of ownership)


Distribution Law Center Countdown III - “Vertical” in the spotlight: agency (legal test)
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown III - “Vertical” in the spotlight: agency (legal test)


Distribution Law Center Countdown II - “Vertical” in the spotlight: overview of distribution systems
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown II - “Vertical” in the spotlight: overview of distribution systems


Distribution Law Center Countdown I - European competition rules relating to distribution, agency and supply agreements about to change
Newsletter

Distribution Law Center Countdown I - European competition rules relating to distribution, agency and supply agreements about to change


Czech NCA Is Testing the Attention of Retail Chains and Suppliers. It Has Quietly Changed its Soft Law on the SMPA
Article

Czech NCA Is Testing the Attention of Retail Chains and Suppliers. It Has Quietly Changed its Soft Law on the SMPA

Authors: Dita Krumlová, Ivo Šimeček
Constitutionality of Regulation Aimed at Restraining Buyer Market Power in Food Markets
Article

Constitutionality of Regulation Aimed at Restraining Buyer Market Power in Food Markets

Authors: Dita Krumlová
The Most Controversial Provision of the SMPA Repealed. The Rest of the Act Remains Valid
Article

The Most Controversial Provision of the SMPA Repealed. The Rest of the Act Remains Valid

Authors: Dita Krumlová, Ivo Šimeček
Coronavirus and Supplier-Customer Relationships in Questions and Answers
Article

Coronavirus and Supplier-Customer Relationships in Questions and Answers

Authors: Štěpán Štarha, Robert Nešpůrek
Does the Directive on Unfair Trading Prices Change Anything?
Article

Does the Directive on Unfair Trading Prices Change Anything?

Authors: Robert Neruda, Ivo Šimeček, Martin Rott
Online Sales Restrictions with a Focus on Price Comparison Websites
Article

Online Sales Restrictions with a Focus on Price Comparison Websites

Authors: Vladislav Bernard
Vertical Restraints on Competition in the Sector of E-commerce
Article

Vertical Restraints on Competition in the Sector of E-commerce

Authors: Dita Krumlová
Court of Justice Upholds Ban on Sale of Luxury Products via Online Marketplaces
Article

Court of Justice Upholds Ban on Sale of Luxury Products via Online Marketplaces

Authors: Robert Neruda, Roman Světnický
New Rules for Retail Chain Stores in the Czech Republic
Article

New Rules for Retail Chain Stores in the Czech Republic

Authors: Robert Neruda, Roman Světnický, Lenka Štiková Gachová
Competition Law in the Czech Republic
Book

Competition Law in the Czech Republic

Authors: Robert Neruda, Josef Bejček, Michal Petr, David Raus
The New Rules for Vertical Agreements: Still the Same, but Online
Article

The New Rules for Vertical Agreements: Still the Same, but Online

Authors: Robert Neruda, Lenka Štiková Gachová
Act on the Protection of Competition: Commentary and Related Czech and Community Legislation
Book

Act on the Protection of Competition: Commentary and Related Czech and Community Legislation

Authors: Robert Neruda, David Raus
A Protected Distribution System of Medicinal Products Introduced in the Czech Republic
Article

A Protected Distribution System of Medicinal Products Introduced in the Czech Republic

Authors: Václav Audes, František Neuwirth, Vlaďka Laštůvková

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Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein

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Arntzen de Besche

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Banning

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Cederquist

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

France

CMS Francis Lefebvre

Belgium

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Delchev & Partners

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Dittmar & Indrenius

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Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka

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E+H

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Eversheds Sutherland

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Havel & Partners Czech Republic

Slovakia

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Horten

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Kyriakides Georgopoulos

Poland

Modzelewska & Paśnik

Romania

Mușat & Asociații

Italy

Pavia e Ansaldo

Spain

Pérez-Llorca

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Philippe & partners

Hungary

SBGK

Slovenia

Šelih & partnerji

Portugal

SRS

Estonia

TGS Baltic Estonia

Latvia

TGS Baltic Latvia

Lithuania

TGS Baltic Lithuania

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