NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Good Faith in Czech Acquisitions: Two Worlds, Two Rules
Recent Czech Supreme Court decisions have established a "double standard" for acquiring assets from non-owners. While real estate investors enjoy strong protection when relying on the Real Estate Register even at low prices - buyers of movable assets face a strict investigative duty if documentation is inconsistent. This article analyzes the contrasting case law (22 Cdo 817/2024 and 24 Cdo 76/2025) and outlines the specific due diligence standards required to protect ownership titles in Czech M&A transactions.
Not an Heir, Yet Still in the Case? A Key Supreme Court Ruling on Inheritance Proceedings
The Czech Supreme Court (05.03.2024, Case No. 24 Cdo 3806/2023) confirmed that a person remains a party to inheritance proceedings until a final decision formally ends their participation, even if they are ultimately found not to be an heir.
Redefining Dependent Work: What Does This Mean for Employers and Employees?
An amendment to the Slovak Labor Code modernizes the definition of dependent work to reflect flexible working models. It supports the fight against disguised employment and brings greater legal certainty for both employers and employees.
Ernst Giese as Speaker
Dr. Ernst Giese, Partner at Giese & Partner, will speak at the 67th Baurechtstagung of ARGE Baurecht on 13–14 March 2026 in Prague. He will present “Bauen und Immobilienrecht in Tschechien – ein Überblick,” offering insights into Czech construction and real estate law.
Martin Holler as Jury Member at CEEQA 2026
Martin Holler, partner at Giese & Partner, has been appointed to the jury of the CEEQA Awards 2026. The awards are among the most respected distinctions in the Central & Eastern European and Southeast European real estate markets. As a jury member, Martin will join a distinguished panel of industry leaders responsible for evaluating submissions and selecting this year’s winners.
IFLR 1000 Rankings 2025: Giese & Partner Among Czech and Slovak Recommended Law Firms
According to the IFLR 1000 rankings 2025, which have recently been released, Giese & Partner continues to be one of the recommended law firms in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the areas of Banking, financial and corporate, M&A, and Restructuring and insolvency.
Dovolená na poslední chvíli: Jak ji zvládnout do konce roku bez stresu a sankcí
Jak mohou zaměstnavatelé na konci roku správně a bez zbytečného stresu nařídit čerpání dovolené? Praktické vodítko, jak předejít sankcím, hromadění dovolené a zároveň zachovat korektní vztahy se zaměstnanci.
Erbrecht in der Tschechischen Republik im grenzübergreifenden Kontext
Das tschechische BGB weist in Teilen Parallelen zum deutschen Erbrecht auf, enthält jedoch auch eigenständige Besonderheiten. Der Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über das tschechische Erbrecht und seine zunehmende Bedeutung für deutsche Erben bei grenzüberschreitenden Erbfällen.
Bratislava Office Closed on November 17!
Our law firm considers November 17 a significant symbol of the values on which not only the rule of law is built, but also the very practice of free advocacy.
Great Success at the European Court of Human Rights!
Giese & Partner was successful with its complaint to the European Court of the Human Rights.
Amend and Record – Updating Registered Mortgages Now Possible
Recent changes by the Czech Office for Surveying and Cadastre have made it easier to amend registered mortgages to reflect new loan terms. Instead of registering a new mortgage – often with legal risks and administrative burdens – creditors and borrowers can now simply amend the mortgage agreement and update the original registration in the Real Estate Register. This article explains the new practice, its benefits for banks, investors, and developers, and how it may streamline real estate financing in the Czech Republic.
Court Clarifies Transfer Pricing Cost Requirements
Czech Supreme Administrative Court upholds transfer pricing adjustment against for excluding material costs from profit markup calculations. Court confirms legal ownership creates inherent risks requiring compensation, even in contract manufacturing arrangements.