Terezie Theinová

Legal services in the Czech Republic for international clients

Czech law explained clearly in English.

Do you need legal assistance in the Czech Republic and want to discuss your matter clearly in English? I personally assist international clients from the initial assessment through contract drafting and negotiations to representation before Czech courts and authorities.

As a Czech attorney-at-law based in Prague, I help international clients understand their position within the Czech legal system and choose a solution that is legally sound, practical and appropriate to their circumstances.

For businesses and entrepreneurs

Ongoing or project-based legal support for international entrepreneurs and companies operating in or dealing with the Czech Republic, including contracts, corporate matters, debt recovery, disputes, real estate and communication with Czech authorities and other institutions.

For private clients

Personal representation in family and property matters, real estate transactions, civil disputes, claims for compensation and criminal proceedings in the Czech Republic, with direct communication in English.

Services

Services

01

Family law in the Czech Republic

I assist clients in family law matters in the Czech Republic, including divorce, arrangements for children, contact, child support, spousal and property matters, and agreements between parents or former partners.

Family law cases are often personally demanding. I therefore focus not only on the legal aspects of the case, but also on clear communication and a sensitive approach to the client’s personal situation. In cross-border matters, I explain the specific features of Czech proceedings and the practical steps that usually follow.

02

Civil disputes and debt recovery in the Czech Republic

I represent clients in court and out-of-court civil disputes in the Czech Republic, including contractual claims, property disputes, debt recovery, claims for compensation and other civil law matters.

When determining the appropriate strategy, I consider not only the legal merits of the case, but also the likely costs, the time involved, the available evidence and the practical prospects of enforcement.

03

Contracts, real estate and legal documentation

I prepare, review and amend contracts, agreements and other legal documents for private and business purposes. The aim is to ensure that the documentation reflects the actual purpose of the transaction, is clear and helps prevent future disputes.

I also provide legal support in real estate transactions in the Czech Republic, including the preparation and review of contractual documentation, communication with the Land Registry, building authorities and other administrative bodies, as well as representation in related administrative proceedings. For foreign clients, it is particularly important to understand the role of the Czech Land Registry, the contractual structure and the practical risks involved.

04

Business and corporate law in the Czech Republic

I provide ongoing and project-based legal support to entrepreneurs and companies operating in or dealing with the Czech Republic. This includes contracts and commercial relationships, debt recovery and disputes, company formation, amendments to corporate documentation and Commercial Register entries, internal corporate arrangements and day-to-day legal questions.

Where appropriate, I coordinate legal steps with notaries, accountants, tax advisers and other professionals. I also assist with the termination of business activities, including company liquidation and communication with registry courts and authorities. The aim is reliable, continuous support tailored to the company’s actual needs.

05

Claims for compensation and insurance matters

I assist clients in assessing and pursuing claims for compensation, negotiating with the opposing party or insurance companies, preparing legal notices and, where necessary, representing them in court. I consider not only the legal basis of the claim, but also the evidence, costs and practical prospects of enforcement.

06

Criminal law in the Czech Republic

I represent clients in criminal proceedings and assist injured parties in exercising their rights. In criminal matters, a prompt assessment of the situation and clear communication with the client—and, where appropriate, with their family—are particularly important.

A criminal case in the Czech Republic can be especially difficult for a foreign client to navigate. I therefore take particular care to explain the procedure, the rights of the accused or injured party, and the next steps.

About

Mgr. Terezie Theinová, Czech attorney-at-law

Terezie Theinová

For more than fifteen years, advising international clients has been a significant part of my legal practice. I graduated from the Faculty of Law of Charles University in Prague in 2009 and have been admitted to the Czech Bar since 2013.

For many years, I worked closely with a German lawyer in the same office. This gave me extensive practical experience in handling Czech legal matters for clients from abroad and communicating clearly across different legal and administrative systems.

I regularly explain Czech legal procedures to clients who are unfamiliar with the Czech legal system and, where necessary, communicate with courts, public authorities, notaries, embassies and other institutions. I identify practical differences, potential risks and the next steps at an early stage.

My main areas of practice include family law, civil disputes, contract law, real estate transactions, business and corporate law, claims for compensation and representation in criminal proceedings. I advise private individuals, entrepreneurs and companies.

I provide legal services in Czech, German and English and remain personally available to my clients throughout their case.

I also work closely with foreign lawyers, tax advisers and other professionals whose clients require legal assistance in the Czech Republic.

2009graduated from Charles University
2013admitted to the Czech Bar
20+years of experience in legal practice

My approach

Clear. Practical. Personal.

Clear communication

Clients should understand their legal options, the risks involved and the steps that are likely to follow. This is especially important when a matter must be handled within an unfamiliar legal and administrative system.

Practical solutions

Not every dispute should be pursued at any cost. The likely outcome, costs, time, evidence and practical prospects of enforcement must all be taken into account.

Sensitive and determined

A legal problem is never just a matter of statutes and regulations. Particularly in personal matters, it is important to understand the human side of the situation and what truly matters to you. A sensitive and personal approach is entirely consistent with the determined protection of your rights – the two belong together.

Fees

Fees and information for clients

First 30 minutes free

The initial consultation provides an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of your case, make a preliminary assessment of the possible next steps and discuss the terms of any future cooperation.

Fee arrangements

First, you briefly describe the issue you are facing. During the initial consultation, we discuss the essential circumstances of your situation, and I outline the possible solutions and next steps. We also clarify how my fee will be calculated and what additional costs may arise.

An initial consultation of up to 30 minutes is free of charge. It does not include a detailed review of documents, the preparation of a written legal opinion or the drafting of legal submissions.

My fee is always agreed in advance, taking into account the nature and complexity of the matter, the anticipated time involved and the expected scope of legal assistance.

  • an hourly fee based on the time actually spent
  • a fixed fee for a specific legal service or for handling the entire matter
  • a retainer fee for regular or longer-term cooperation
  • a combination of these fee arrangements

Before commencing my work, I may request a reasonable advance payment. In addition to my fee, further costs may arise, including court and administrative fees and the costs of translations, expert opinions, notarial services or other services provided by third parties. I will inform you in advance about the costs that can reasonably be anticipated so that the terms of our cooperation are as transparent as possible.

Legal fees are primarily governed by the agreement with the client. If no contractual fee has been agreed, the fee is determined in accordance with Decree No. 177/1996 Coll. of the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic, the Czech Attorneys’ Tariff, as amended.

The Czech Bar Association is the competent body for the out-of-court settlement of consumer disputes arising from an agreement for the provision of legal services between an attorney and a client acting as a consumer: www.cak.cz.

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Contact

Do you need legal assistance in the Czech Republic?

Please contact me by email or phone to arrange an initial consultation. If you are not permanently based in the Czech Republic, we can also communicate on an ongoing basis via WhatsApp or Microsoft Teams by prior arrangement.

Mgr. Terezie Theinová
Attorney-at-law admitted in the Czech Republic
Czech Bar Association registration number: 15104

Viktora Huga 377/4
150 00 Praha 5 – Smíchov

+420 775 035 088 · WhatsApp

terezie@theinova.cz

Legal services are provided in Czech, German and English.

Directions

How to find me

The office is located at Viktora Huga 377/4, Prague 5, close to the Arbesovo náměstí tram stop.

  • Tram lines: 9, 12, 15, 20 · Arbesovo náměstí stop
  • Nearest metro station: Anděl, line B

From Anděl metro station, you can walk or take a tram to Arbesovo náměstí.

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