Anna Szabová appointed as Head of DLA Piper's Czech Employment practice

Global law firm DLA Piper today announces the appointment of Anna Szabová to its Prague office. Joining the firm as Counsel will take on the role of Head of Employment in the country.

Anna brings more than 15 years of experience in providing legal advice to domestic and international corporate clients. During her career, she has led a number of complex mandates spanning restructuring, talent management, employee benefits and collective bargaining.

Her professional profile also includes experience in drafting internal regulations, resolving workplace conflicts, supporting cross-border staff relocations, global mobility and implementing anti-discrimination policies. “I consider the combination of law and business to be the key to effectively addressing legal challenges. I look forward to further developing this philosophy at DLA Piper in an international capacity and collaborating on local and international matters that have a real impact on companies and their employees,” said Anna Szabová.

With this strategic appointment, DLA Piper further strengthens its capabilities in labour law and reaffirms its commitment to providing clients with top-quality legal services in line with current trends and market needs.

“Our employment law practice has a long tradition in Prague and has always been one of the most important players on the market, as evidenced by our position in prestigious comparative rankings. I'm delighted that Anna is joining our team. She brings not only deep knowhow in employment law, but also a human approach, which is key in this area. I believe that her experience with complex HR projects, restructuring and talent management will be of great benefit to our clients and an inspiration to our team,” added Miroslav Dubovský, Country Managing Partner of DLA Piper Czech Republic.

“Anna's appointment will significantly strengthen our bench in Czechia and across the wider CEE and European region as clients are increasingly looking for cross-border counsel. With the power of our global platform, we can ensure clients have access to leading legal support on their employment challenges across all of the jurisdictions that they operate in.” concluded Pilar Menor Sanchez, Global Co-Chair, Employment, DLA Piper.