The Czech-Slovak law firm HAVEL & PARTNERS has welcomed a new partner this April. Jan Procházka, an expert in banking and finance, has joined the firm. He will lead the further development of this specialised practice, which includes a team of 30 experienced lawyers, including six partners.

With a decade of experience in banking and finance, Jan Procházka focuses on providing legal advice to banks, insurance companies, individual and collective investment entities, and other financial market clients. His expertise covers regulatory requirements and regulatory aspects of transformations, restructurings, and acquisitions, AML, payment services including licensing, financial product distribution, and compliance in the financial sector.

“Banking and finance is one of key specialisations of our firm, showing long-term growth.  Jan brings not only his detailed expertise and extensive experience but also the ability to connect regulatory advice with current market requirements.  His arrival will allow us to further develop top-notch expertise and respond more effectively to the needs of banks, insurance companies, investment funds, and fintech companies,” said Jaroslav Havel, managing partner at HAVEL & PARTNERS.

Jan also specialises in labour law, including standard labour matters, flexibility, innovative benefits, and international postings.  He has experience negotiating terms in employment and management contracts as well as contracts with statutory body members. Jan has represented clients in both judicial and extrajudicial phases of employment termination and has led projects assessing employee or statutory body liability for damage and setting up corporate governance.

He co-authored the Commentary on the Labour Code published by C. H. Beck in 2018. Prior to joining our law firm in 2025, Jan was a partner and head of the Banking and Finance and Labor Law departments at Deloitte Legal.

Banking, finance, and capital markets are among the main practice areas of HAVEL & PARTNERS. The firm’s clients include leading Czech, Slovak, and international banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, corporations, and major institutional and private investors.  Most lawyers in the specialised team have experience from renowned international law firms or leading positions in regulatory authorities such as the Czech National Bank.