Practice areas
Banking Law
International Arbitration
Inheritance Law
2009 Opening a branch office of Giese & Partner in Bratislava, Slovakia
2000 Founding partner and managing director of the company Giese & Partner in Prague, Czech Republic
1997 Founder and managing director of Prague branch of the Frankfurt association Schürmann & Partner (predecessor of Giese & Partner)
1995 Doctoral degree from the School of Law at the Freie Universität Berlin, Germany (Dr. jur.)
DAV - German Bar Association (admitted since 1995)
ČAK - Czech Bar Association (admitted since 1997)
SAK - Slovak Bar Association (admitted since 2009)
DIS - The German Arbitration Institute (association for the promotion of national and international arbitration)
ICC Germany (German national committee of the International Chamber of Commerce)
IBA - International Bar Association
INSOL Europe - European organisation of professionals who specialise in insolvency, business reconstruction and recovery
III - International Insolvency Institute
UIA - Union Internationale de Avocat
Institut für Erbrecht - The association of inheritance law specialists
Publications and activities
Personal Liability of Managing Directors for Late Insolvency Filings
A recent decision of the Czech Supreme Court highlights the growing personal risk for managing directors who fail to file for insolvency in time. The case confirms that insolvency-related liability may arise even without formal insolvency proceedings, significantly expanding managing directors’ exposure to creditor claims. The article explains the practical implications of this development and why early action is critical in financially distressed situations.
Czech Agrivoltaics: From Theory to Practice
Agrivoltaics in the Czech Republic has rapidly evolved from a new legal concept into a fully supported investment opportunity. Since early 2025, a dedicated subsidy programme (up to 30 %) has been launched, the regulatory framework expanded, and energy storage integrated into project design. At the same time, stricter LPIS compliance confirms the core principle of genuine dual use of agricultural land.
A New Civil Code for Slovakia: Long-Awaited Reform Enters the Spotlight
Slovakia has unveiled a comprehensive draft of a new Civil Code comprising more than 1,900 paragraphs, marking a major step in the long awaited recodification of private law. With entry into force currently planned for 1 July 2027, the reform aims to modernise the legal framework for private relationships.