Commercial Law
- Company formation and administration
- Corporate changes and restructurings
- Commercial contracts
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Ongoing business support
ALLIANCEOF EUROPEAN LAWYERS
Law · People · Perspective
Law without borders.
The strength of European cooperation.
The strength of European cooperation.
AEL24 – Alliance of European Lawyers connects independent lawyers across Europe. We are united by shared professional values, high standards and a commitment to providing clients with dependable legal support – including in matters that reach beyond national borders.
Prague · Europe · An alliance of independent lawyers · Since 1992
EN · DE · CZ · SK · HU · UA · RU
About the alliance
One alliance. Many jurisdictions. One standard.
AEL24 brings together independent lawyers and law firms from across Europe. Each member contributes in-depth knowledge of the law and business environment of their own country, while the alliance ensures that the collaboration works as a single team.
Clients no longer need to find and coordinate lawyers in several countries themselves. They have a single point of contact, one consistent standard of work and a clear overview of the entire matter.
Alliance members remain independent. They are bound by a shared commitment to common values, quality and close cooperation for the benefit of their clients.
A network of independent lawyers
24 EU states, the UK and Switzerland
A single point of contact
Coordinated from Prague since 1992
Integrity
We act honestly, independently and in the best interests of our clients.
Expertise
Every matter is handled by a lawyer with a thorough command of the law and practice of the country concerned.
Confidentiality
Protecting confidential information is a matter of course for every member of the alliance.
Accountability
Clients always know who is responsible for their matter and how it is progressing.
How the alliance works
A cross-border matter, one coordinated team.
Cooperation within the alliance is designed to give clients certainty, clarity and a single contact – even when their matter spans several countries.
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One contact
Reach out to us in Prague or to any member of the alliance, in your own language.
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Assessment
We identify which jurisdictions are involved and what legal steps are required.
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Building the team
We bring in alliance members from the countries concerned with the relevant specialisation.
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Coordination
We manage the proceedings in each country consistently, following a shared strategy.
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Reporting
We keep you regularly informed of progress in all countries at once.
European network
Europe is where we work.
We handle legal matters connected with the Czech Republic and other European countries. At present, the alliance operates exclusively in the countries listed below.
26countries where the alliance operates
EU member states
- Czech Republic
- Austria
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
Outside the EU
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
We are actively working to expand the alliance, with the aim of welcoming lawyers from the remaining European countries as well.
In each country we involve alliance members and, where needed, cooperating tax advisers and notaries.
We speak our clients’ language.
Legal matters are best addressed in a language in which clients can describe their situation precisely and fully understand the risks.
Alliance members communicate with clients in the following languages:
7 languages. One standard of legal work.We speak your language. We understand your jurisdiction.
ENEnglish
DEDeutsch
CZČeština
SKSlovenčina
HUMagyar
UAУкраїнська
RUРусский
Practice areas
Comprehensive legal services across Europe
Through the alliance, we combine specialisations that no single firm could cover on its own.
Criminal Law
- Defence in criminal proceedings
- Representation of victims
- White-collar crime
- Corporate criminal liability
- Cross-border criminal matters
Dispute & Debt Resolution
- Court and out-of-court disputes
- Debt management and recovery
- Pre-litigation negotiations and dispute resolution
- Enforcement and insolvency proceedings
- Arbitration proceedings
International Law
- Cross-border disputes and transactions
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
- European order for payment
- Foreign companies
- Multi-jurisdictional coordination
Maritime Law
- Purchase and sale of yachts and vessels
- Vessel registration and flag
- Charter agreements
- Crew and operations
- Maritime disputes and insurance
Trusts & Holdings
- Registration of trust funds and trusts
- Beneficial ownership registers
- EU holding structures
- Governance and compliance
- Wealth transfer
Real Estate
- Purchase and sale of property
- Due diligence
- Secure escrow
- Land registry entries
- Leasing and property management
Private Clients
- Cross-border inheritance
- Family law
- Matrimonial property
- Private assets
- Estate planning
Immigration
- Residence permits
- Employee Card and EU Blue Card
- Permanent residence and citizenship
- Family reunification
- Representation before authorities
Criminal law
Defence and protection of rights in criminal proceedings.
Swift response. Discretion. Experience – across borders too.
In criminal matters, time is of the essence. We represent defendants and victims, individuals and companies alike – from the first contact with the police through to proceedings in court.
Where a matter has a cross-border dimension, we coordinate our approach with alliance members in other countries.
- defence of accused persons and suspects
- representation of victims and pursuit of damages
- economic and property crime
- criminal liability of legal entities
- preparation and filing of criminal complaints
- European Arrest Warrant
- international judicial cooperation
- compliance and prevention of criminal liability
A strong defence begins before the first question is asked.
Trusts & holdings
Structures that protect assets and businesses.
Registration of trusts, trust funds and holdings in the Czech Republic and across Europe.
We help entrepreneurs and families set up ownership structures that are transparent, legally secure and ready to be passed on to the next generation.
Together with alliance members, we handle structures that extend across several EU member states.
Trust funds and trusts
Establishing a Czech trust fund, drafting its statutes, entry in the register of trust funds and registration of foreign trusts with a connection to the Czech Republic.
Holding structures
Designing and establishing a holding, transferring shareholdings to the holding company and setting up group governance within the EU.
Beneficial owners
Registration in beneficial ownership registers in the Czech Republic and other countries, with ongoing updates.
Governance and compliance
Corporate governance, group contract documentation, family constitutions and succession planning.
Maritime law
Legal support at sea and in port.
Yachts, vessels, charter and maritime disputes.
We represent yacht owners, charter companies and vessel operators. Working with alliance members in coastal states, we handle matters in Croatia, across the Mediterranean and in other jurisdictions.
Purchase and sale
Vessel and title checks, purchase agreements, handover and transfer of registration.
Registration and flag
Vessel registration, choice of flag, operating permits and related registers.
Charter
Charter agreements, terms and conditions, cooperation with agencies and fleet management.
Crew and operations
Contracts with crew, skippers and service partners; operating permits.
Disputes and claims
Incidents and damage, defects, charter claims and debt recovery.
Insurance
Review of insurance policies and pursuit of insurance claims.
International enforcement
A judgment is only the beginning.
We help you enforce it anywhere in Europe.
We secure the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and other enforceable titles in the Czech Republic.
Through the alliance, we coordinate follow-up proceedings in other European countries with local members.
- preliminary assessment of recovery prospects
- analysis of judgments and documents
- certified translations and legalisation
- European order for payment
- representation in the relevant proceedings
- liaison with enforcement officers in each country
Commercial law
Law that moves business forward.
We guide entrepreneurs and companies through formation, growth, restructuring and sale of their business – in the Czech Republic and when expanding into other EU countries.
Our aim is a legally sound solution that works in practice.
Corporate matters
Company formation, share transfers, changes to statutory bodies, general meetings and corporate transformations.
Contracts
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including multilingual versions.
Disputes
Pre-litigation negotiations, court proceedings, debt recovery and enforcement.
EU expansion
Setting up branches and subsidiaries in other countries in cooperation with alliance members.
Private clients
Law for your family, your assets and your future.
We advise private clients on real estate, inheritance, family matters, residence and long-term wealth management – often with links to several countries.
Our work is built on discretion, a personal approach and attention to detail.
Real estate
Purchase, sale, due diligence and registration of property, including for clients living abroad.
Inheritance
Cross-border probate proceedings and the European Certificate of Succession.
Family
Marriage, divorce, matrimonial property, maintenance and childcare arrangements.
Residence and citizenship
Visas, residence permits, permanent residence and citizenship.
Private wealth
Legal care of assets and investments, and their transfer to the next generation.
Due diligence
Review of the legal status of assets, counterparties and risks before a transaction.
Why AEL24
The benefits of the alliance for clients
One contact
You handle your entire cross-border matter with one team, not with several separate firms.
Local knowledge
In every country, you are represented by a lawyer who knows the local law, courts and practice.
A shared standard
Alliance members share the same professional values and quality standards.
7 languages
We communicate in Czech, English, German, Slovak, Hungarian, Ukrainian and Russian.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality and the protection of client interests are the foundation of our work.
Transparent fees
We agree the scope of work and fees for all countries in advance.
Coordination centre
In the very heart of Prague.
The alliance’s coordination centre is located in the Dancing House on the banks of the Vltava, one of Prague’s most iconic buildings.
From here, we coordinate the work of alliance members and meet clients from the Czech Republic and abroad. Many matters can also be handled remotely – online and under a power of attorney.
Tančící důmJiráskovo náměstí 1981/6
120 00 Praha 2 – Nové Město
120 00 Praha 2 – Nové Město
Transparent fees
The cost of legal services depends on the nature, complexity and scope of the matter.
Before any work begins, we agree the scope and fee structure with the client – including for parts of the matter handled in other countries.
Hourly rate
For matters whose scope cannot be precisely determined in advance.
Fixed fee
For individual tasks, standard services and defined project phases.
Monthly retainer
For companies that need ongoing legal support.
Cross-border budget
A single budget covering all jurisdictions involved.
Insights
Law should be easy to understand.
What is a criminal complaint and how do you file one?
Who can file a complaint, where, how – and what happens next.
Matrimonial property and its settlement
What matrimonial property includes, how to modify it and how settlement works.
What to do when a debtor won’t pay?
Evidence, limitation periods, demand letters, settlement and court enforcement.
Debtor insolvency and lodging a claim
Deadlines, forms, quantification, security and claim review.
Legalising unauthorised buildings after the amendment
A new exemption for retrospective approval of unpermitted structures.
Do you have a legal question?
Let’s discuss it together.
Describe your situation to us in a few sentences.
We will assess which countries are involved and propose the next steps and the right team.
Tančící dům, Jiráskovo náměstí 1981/6
120 00 Praha 2 – Nové Město
120 00 Praha 2 – Nové Město
Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00