Czech & Slovak Desk

Sherrards’ Czech & Slovak Desk supports individuals, families and businesses with legal matters spanning the UK, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

We assist Czech and Slovak clients with UK-facing legal matters and advise UK and international clients with business interests in Central Europe. Our team provides practical guidance on cross-border legal issues, helping clients navigate complex matters involving multiple jurisdictions.

Led by Jan Kunstyr, who is dual-qualified as an English Solicitor (Solicitor Advocate) and a Czech Advocate (advokát), we help individuals and businesses navigate cross-border issues with clear, pragmatic advice and joined-up project management.

Corporate and commercial matters

Advice on contracts, commercial relationships and cross-border transactions involving UK and Central European businesses. 

Dispute Resolution

Representing in civil and commercial disputes, including international arbitration and enforcement of judgments and awards.

Debt Recovery

Assistance with cross-border debt recovery and asset tracing.

UK Immigration and Global Mobility

Guidance on UK immigration matters, including business immigration and personal immigration support for individuals and companies relocating. 

Private Wealth and Succession Planning

Advice on cross-border estates, succession planning and private wealth matters involving assets or family members in multiple countries.

Real Estate and UK Property Matters

Support with UK property transaction and property disputes involving Czech or Slovak individuals or businesses.

Comfortably familiar with both cultures

We understand that cross-border issues are rarely only legal. We work in a way that reflects the commercial realities and cultural expectations on both sides, and we focus on delivering advice that is practical, strategic and easy to implement.