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CMS Cameron McKenna announces a new partner in the Prague office

CMS Cameron McKenna, one of the leading international law firms in the Czech Republic, is pleased to announce that with effect from 1 May 2011, Tomáš Matějovský (37) has been promoted to the position of partner in the firm’s Prague office. Prague office thus comprises 10 local and international partners and over 20 lawyers.

Tomáš has been with the firm for over 3 years as a member of the Commercial team and, has been leading the local Commercial, Regulatory & Disputes department since September 2009. Prior to joining CMS Cameron McKenna, Tomáš worked for a Czech law firm and before that for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 
Iveta Plachá, Managing Partner of the Prague office, commented:

“I am delighted about the appointment of Tomáš Matějovský, as this precisely shows our commitment to the development of our people as part of the CMS wide strategy. We continue to strengthen our position on the Czech legal market and I believe that the partner appointment of Tomáš Matějovský is a great addition to the team and is the indicative of client confidence in the CMS offering.”

Tomáš Matějovský comments:

“I am truly delighted by my partner promotion in such a renowned international law firm as CMS is. In addition, I believe that my further practice as a partner will be of an important benefit to me. As a partner and the Head of Prague Commercial, Regulatory & Disputes department, which currently comprises 7 members, I will further develop its practice focusing especially on litigation, both at the local and international level.’’

Tomáš is a dispute resolution specialist, who has extensive experience in domestic litigation and international arbitrations. He works for international clients and leads teams of lawyers in disputes, transactions as well as day to day business matters. He has represented clients in various types of litigation and proceedings at all levels, such as commercial, unfair competition and damage claim disputes on regional courts, Superior Courts, the Supreme Court, and the Constitutional Court. He has also handled administrative proceedings and disputes before the Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights. Tomáš speaks Czech, English and French.

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