Elite expertise without
compromise. Clean solutions
for high-stakes business.
We bring structural order to complex transactions. We combine the strength of international advisory networks with the agility and personal approach of a boutique law firm.
SMARTIS LEGAL
The fusion of corporate strength and boutique exclusivity.
SMARTIS LEGAL was founded in response to clients who demand expertise of international standing but reject the anonymous approach of large legal institutions.
Michal
Business-Oriented Attorney | Negotiation and Strategic Planning Specialist
Professional Profile: Partner and Attorney-at-Law with an exceptional strategic thinking, broad commercial insight, a relentless drive and a deep-rooted understanding of clients. He applies his expert background from the international „Big Four“ to manage domestic and cross-border transactions. He successfully transfers high global corporate standards into the Czech business environment, bringing a solid structural order to complex projects.
- Co-Founder and Partner | Vilímková Dudák & Partners (2011–2025)
Built a successful law firm and advisory group from the ground up.
Directed the firm’s strategic development and led key transactions for high-profile clients. - Senior Associate – M&A and Corporate Law Specialist | PwC Network / Ambruz & Dark (2001–2011)
Gained core know-how at one of the most respected law firms in the market (at Ambruz & Dark, the associated law firm of the PwC network).
Managed the complete legal agenda for multinational corporate clients.
Led extensive due diligence reviews and structured international mergers and acquisitions.
Integrated legal solutions with the tax and financial aspects of international business. - Education & International Reach
Academic background: Charles University in Prague with a focus on commercial and private international law. - International Cooperation: Long-term tenure within the global PwC network and collaboration on international projects.
- Language Proficiency: Full legal support in Czech and English.
Sabina
Strategic Transactions Attorney | DACH Region Legal Specialist
Professional Profile: Partner and Attorney-at-Law with an exceptional international perspective, acute business acumen, and a profound commitment to detail. She leverages her expert background in national and European law to manage domestic and cross-border transactions and effectively drive litigation and out-of-court disputes. She seamlessly connects Czech entrepreneurs with the DACH region and foreign partners with the Czech market.
- Established European Attorney & Consultant | Germany & Czech Republic (2009–2025)
Managed an independent law practice with strong ties to the German market.
Practiced as an established European attorney registered with the Hamm Bar Association. - Senior Associate – German Desk | Weinhold Legal (2007–2009)
Responsible for the comprehensive legal agenda and advisory services for German-speaking clientele.
Provided strategic legal counsel on international transactions and projects. - M&A / Antitrust, Competition and IT Law Specialist | Glatzová & Co., Fiala, Profous & Maisner a spol. (2004–2007)
Gained pivotal know-how at leading law firms focusing on progressive areas of business and technology law. - Education & International Reach
Academic background: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (LL.M.) with a focus on European and German economic law, and Masaryk University in Brno. - International Cooperation: Close project-based collaboration with prominent German firms such as Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, von Boetticher Hasse, Lohmann, and others.
- Language Proficiency: Full legal support in Czech, German, and English.
We integrate law with the strategic and commercial mindset of international advisory networks.
We understand and resolve your case within the context of your financial goals, tax implications, and market reality.
Complex Commercial & Contractual Agenda
We negotiate and document the complete contractual agenda and negotiation outcomes for your daily business operations. We design, draft, review, and tailor individual and framework supply agreements, master services agreements (MSAs), licensing agreements, and bespoke contracts for non-standard business scenarios.
Transaction Structuring (M&A)
We design secure, tax-optimized, and economically advantageous structures for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate divestitures. We comprehensively manage the transactional process from initial due diligence to a successful closing.
Strategic Decision Support
We provide strategic counsel to shareholders and top management on entering new markets, forming joint ventures, or acquiring competitors, aimed at unlocking financial synergies.
Strategic Negotiation
We represent your interests at the highest level during pivotal negotiations regarding partnerships, investments, or international contracts.
Risk Prevention & Management
We proactively analyze legal, financial, and reputational risks. We establish internal controls to prevent potential disputes, regulatory sanctions, and financial losses.
Crisis Management & Restructuring
We guide you legally and strategically through crisis situations. We manage restructurings and insolvency proceedings focusing sharply on stabilizing, protecting, and turning around your business.
Antitrust, Competition & Regulation
We handle complex antitrust and competition law matters, including assessing prohibited agreements and structuring compliant distribution networks. We provide specialized counsel in regulated industries for major national and cross-border projects.
Real Estate & Development
We deliver a complete legal service to real estate funds and developers during acquisitions, permitting processes, construction, sales, and leasing of residential and large-scale commercial properties.
IT, E-Commerce & Technology
We legally secure progressive digital projects, cloud services, online platforms, cybersecurity compliance, and technological innovations.
IP & Intellectual Property
We protect know-how, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights. We provide strategic consulting for technology companies to safeguard their market value and competitive advantages.
Corporate Governance & Labor Law
We establish internal, audit-ready compliance frameworks (AML, ESG), effectively protect management from tax and criminal liability risks, and provide comprehensive employment law counsel, including executive employment agreements and ESOP programs.
Cross-Border Transactions & Expansion
We leverage a strong international footprint and deep expertise to ensure the legally secure integration of markets and their underlying legal systems. We guarantee the smooth execution of cross-border expansions and acquisitions, while coordinating international teams of experts.
Language Integration & Business Culture
In addition to Czech, we provide counsel fluently in both English and German, commanding a depth of language that goes far beyond mere legal terminology. We understand the nuances of international corporate culture and business etiquette. This allows us to negotiate effectively, prevent misunderstandings, and advance your interests with foreign partners, investors, and opposing parties completely barrier-free.
We break through the limits of cumbersome law firm structures. Clean solutions, smart workflows, and thoughtful strategy.
Professionally, we compete with the largest law firms in the market, but we operate with greater agility. Our structure guarantees maximum transparency, direct access to partners, and swift, efficient action. Our focus is not on the process, but on the tangible result. We protect your business without unnecessary bureaucratic overhead.
Clean Solutions & Structure
We bring order to the most complex projects and international transactions. We untangle intricate legal relationships and establish clear, efficient, and secure processes for your daily operations and strategic decisions.
Speed & Agility
We keep pace with the high momentum of your business. In pivotal moments, we act immediately and with flexibility. We leverage state-of-the-art digital tools to accelerate data analysis and streamline your decision-making process.
Strategic Business Alignment
We align legal strategies seamlessly with your commercial objectives. Through detailed risk assessments and proactive planning, we safeguard your interests. We eliminate bureaucratic friction and turn legal hurdles into business opportunities.
Tailored Approach
We design custom-tailored solutions from the ground up, perfectly aligned with your strategic objectives and practical needs. We place the highest value on transparent relationships and comprehensive client support. For every project, we assemble the optimal team of experts, whose work is personally overseen, directed, and guaranteed by the firm’s partners.
A solid foundation you can rely on.
Every partner at SMARTIS LEGAL has built a distinguished career at renowned law firms and guarantees years of experience at the highest market echelon. You benefit from a premier strategy rooted in deep expertise. Direct partner involvement ensures seamless continuity throughout the entire matter, while the efficient delegation of routine tasks within the team optimizes your costs.
Professionalism with a human touch.
Discretion
We rigorously protect your information and consider absolute confidentiality to be our inviolable cornerstone.
Accountability
We assume personal accountability for every legal matter, from the initial analysis to the attainment of the final result.
Precision
We attend to every material detail, maintain a steady strategic overview, and build upon rigorous legal and economic analyses.
Integrity
We guarantee the legal soundness of all solutions and act exclusively in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards.
Fairness & Win-Win Principle
We handle routine matters with high efficiency based on clearly predefined fees. For complex projects, we combine a fixed or hourly rate with a success-based component, ensuring our compensation directly reflects the tangible value we create for you.
Maximum Commitment & Excellence
We never settle for mediocrity and, just like you, pursue exclusively the highest goals. In every situation, we champion your interests with unwavering persistence, striving for the best possible outcome.
+420 737 942 561 Direct line to our offices
110 00 Prague 1 Office address
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