Moravian law firm

Mgr. Michael Škurka, LL.M., MSc.
Attorney – partner

Michael Škurka is an experienced lawyer providing legal services in Czech and English, and from 2025 also as a registered European lawyer in Slovakia. He previously worked for five years as in-house counsel specializing in civil and commercial law, with a focus on drafting international contracts in English. His practice today is centered on civil and commercial law for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly contract law, and he also has experience in administrative and criminal proceedings.

Alongside legal practice, Michael has an extensive academic background. He has taught seminars and lectures at Palacký University in Olomouc for both Czech and international students, and since 2017 has served on permanent state examination boards for rigorous and final exams. He also contributed to the development of a new master’s program in law, where he continues to teach and lead seminars.

In 2021, he earned an LL.M. in Business Law in an international context, with a focus on GDPR, trademarks, and intellectual property.

JUDr. Jaroslav David

Attorney

Jaroslav David is a lawyer with a special focus on civil and commercial law. During his practice, he worked in leading Czech and international law firms.

During court and other proceedings, he has successfully represented business entities of all sizes, from sole traders and small companies to insurance companies.

In 2018, he successfully passed the rigorous exam and holds the title of Doctor of Law. He provides legal services in both Czech and English.

JUDr. Nicole Hořavková
Junior attorney

Nicole Hořavková is a graduate of the Faculty of Law of Palacký University in Olomouc. From the second year of her studies, she worked mostly in a law firm as a legal trainee. Among other things, during the course of her studies, she also completed several month-long internships at the Supreme Administrative Court, during which she gained a lot of valuable experience, which at the same time brought a closer look at the law as a whole.

During her studies and her practice, she developed an interest in the private law sector, the law of obligations, family law and property law the most, which she continues to focus on today. In her work, she proceeds conscientiously and carefully, has an eye for detail and a comprehensive solution to legal problems.

In 2025, Nicole Hořavková successfully passed the state rigorous examination at Palacký University in Olomouc and received the title of JUDr.

Mgr. Jaroslav Křepelka
Attorney

Jaroslav Křepelka is a graduate of the Faculty of Law of Palacký University in Olomouc and since 2022, he has also been a trainee lawyer. During his studies, he also practiced law. He worked as a legal assistant in several law firms, completed a professional internship at a district court and participated in several competitions in simulated court proceedings. In 2019, he was elected a senator of the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Law of Palacký University, of which he was Vice-Chairman for the entire term of office.

His favorite areas of law include contractual law, tort law and general civil law. He is also professionally involved in the issue of free access to information and professionally publishes on this topic.

Mgr. Kristina Prokopová
Attorney

Kristina Prokopová is a graduate of the Master’s degree program in Law and Legal Science at Masaryk University in Brno. After completing her studies, she worked for 8 years at several law firms in Prague, where she focused primarily on resolving civil law disputes, including neighbor disputes.

She then worked for two years as an in-house lawyer, during which she expanded her expertise mainly in the areas of contract law and cybersecurity law. She also has extensive experience with real estate transfers. In her practice, she has handled a wide range of civil law cases, particularly in the areas of damages and enforcement of obligations arising from various types of contracts. Recently, she has also been dealing with cases in the field of criminal law.

She provides legal services in Czech and English.

Mgr. David Rudzki
Junior attorney

David Rudzki is a junior attorney and a graduate of the Faculty of Law at Palacký University Olomouc. After completing his legal studies, he has continued to broaden his education by studying Economics and Management with a specialization in Marketing at the Silesian University in Opava.

In his legal practice, he focuses primarily on civil law, particularly contract and obligations law, debt recovery, compensation for damages, property rights, and litigation. He also gains experience in criminal law, both in the defense of accused persons and in representing injured parties in criminal proceedings. He has a strong interest in environmental law, a field he explored in both his master’s thesis and during his service on the Environmental Commission of the City Council of Český Těšín.

During his studies, he completed several professional internships, including placements with the Probation and Mediation Service of the Czech Republic and the District Public Prosecutor’s Office in Olomouc. He subsequently worked as an administrative assistant in a judicial enforcement office. In the final stage of his studies, he entered legal practice as an assistant at a law firm in Frýdek-Místek, where he continued as a trainee lawyer after graduation. He now builds seamlessly on these experiences in his current legal practice.

In his free time, he enjoys a wide range of activities and jokingly says that his greatest hobby is life itself.

Mgr. Pavla Motyčková
Chief office manager

Pavla Motyčková has been working as an assistant to the legal team since 2024. Her work consists of administrative, organizational and other support activities. Thanks to this, the legal team has freer hands for professional activities, which is essential for the smooth running of any good law firm.

Pavla acquired basic legal knowledge during her studies at the Faculty of Philosophy and subsequently during her follow-up master’s studies at the Faculty of Law. After completing her studies, she worked at Raiffeisenbank, where she communicated daily with the Police of the Czech Republic, public prosecutor’s offices, courts and other authorities. All her previous knowledge and skills can now be applied in her position and further deepened.

Mgr. Andrea Hrdinová
Legal expert

She is currently focusing on practical acquisition of knowledge in all areas of law within the framework of advocacy. In the future, she would like to work in criminal and family law. Mgr. Hrdinová is also deepening her existing legal knowledge by completing another master’s degree in Law and Legal Science at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University in Olomouc.

Bc. Aleš Přibyla
Legal expert

Aleš Přibyla is a student of the Master’s program at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University. Before starting his law studies, he successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration at the Faculty of Law in Olomouc, which provided him with a solid foundation in the field of administrative law and the functioning of public institutions.

During his previous studies, he also gained valuable experience in legal practice when he worked in a renowned law office in Frýdek-Místek. This professional stage motivated him to further education and career growth.

He is currently expanding his knowledge in other areas of law, and in the future, aims to focus primarily on real estate law and co-ownership.

Bc. Eva Annikki Peltonen
Legal expert

Eva is a graduate of the bachelor’s degree program Law in Public Administration at the Faculty of Law, Palacký University. Through her practical experience, she has gained valuable expertise working for a court bailiff in Olomouc, where she primarily focused on the enforcement and recovery of monetary claims.

She is currently continuing her studies in the master’s degree program Law and Legal Science at the Faculty of Law, Palacký University, where she is further expanding her knowledge across all areas of law. Her main interests lie in administrative and financial law; however, she has also developed a strong interest in civil and criminal law, to which she devotes herself intensively and in which she continues to deepen her professional expertise.

Bc. Hana Bouchalová
Legal expert

In her previous professional experience, she gained practice primarily with a court bailiff, as well as with the Ombudsman. She also worked as a student research assistant at the university research center for international law.

She was awarded a prestigious scholarship for a study stay in Taiwan, which enabled her to further develop her language skills and gain an international cultural perspective. In the future, she would like to focus on the law of obligations.

Bc. Lada Tůmová
Legal expert

Lada is a successful graduate of the Law in Public Administration programme at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University Olomouc, where she acquired a strong foundation in administrative law. She is currently further expanding her legal knowledge through the Master’s degree programme in Law and Legal Science at the same faculty.

During her successful Bachelor’s studies, she completed an internship at an expropriation authority, gaining practical experience in the application of administrative law. She subsequently spent a year working at the Student Legal Counselling Centre at Palacký University Olomouc, where she provided legal assistance to individuals who could not otherwise afford it. There, she developed her skills in civil law, particularly in precise legal argumentation and systematic work with legal regulations.

Professionally, she is primarily interested in civil law, especially the areas of obligations and property rights.

Natálie Maierová
Legal assistant

Natálie Maierová is an ambitious fourth-year student at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University in Olomouc. She began gaining legal experience already in high school at a law firm in Liberec, where she worked for three years. After starting university, she changed workplaces and has now been developing her knowledge and skills in our law firm for three years.

She is gradually gaining experience across all areas of law, but she most enjoys contract law, property law, and commercial law. These are the areas in which she hopes to further deepen her expertise and build her professional profile in the future.

Natálie is known for her calm and systematic approach, as well as for her diligence and responsibility in handling all tasks. She can maintain focus even during demanding periods and is always looking for ways to grow—both professionally and personally.

In her free time, she enjoys running, which helps her maintain balance between her work and personal life. She is interested in personal development and reading, which enables her to apply the insights she gains to her professional path, where she demonstrates discipline, determination, and an eye for detail.

Jakub Kadlec
Legal assistant

Jakub Kadlec is a promising fifth-year student at the Faculty of Law of the Palacký University in Olomouc. His professional ambitions lie in the area of ​​private law. He has a particular interest in the law of obligations, which is reflected in the professional focus of his diploma thesis. His long-term goals include deepening his knowledge and establishing himself in the field of commercial law.

At university, he completed a course in negotiation in legal practice, and continues to systematically develop these skills. In addition to solving legal problems, you can find him on the sports field, where, just like in advocacy, he is not afraid to take on in difficult challenges.

Vladimír Mikšaník
Legal assistant

Vladimír Mikšaník is a dedicated fifth-year student of the Master’s programme in Law and Legal Science at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University.

He began his legal practice at a law firm in Ostrava, where he acquired the fundamentals of advocacy and strengthened his interest in the profession. He sees helping others in difficult life situations as the core purpose of advocacy.

In his professional and personal life, he follows the motto “carefulness is a virtue.” Nature is, for him, the perfect place to recharge and gain new energy.

Viktor Dušek
Legal assistant

Viktor Dušek is an active fourth-year student of the Master’s programme in Law and Legal Science at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University in Olomouc.

He enjoys and is fulfilled by studying law. Within the legal fields, he focuses mainly on civil law—specifically contract law and tort law—though he is also knowledgeable in criminal and administrative law. He is interested in legal methodology, legal reasoning, and the latest court jurisprudence. Besides Czech legal scholarship, he also studies legal scholarship in German-speaking countries.

In the summer of 2024, he completed a one-month intensive language course at Humboldt University in Berlin. In August of the same year, as well as this year, he participated in an international legal conference in German, the Central European Summer School of Law. He is a member of the Brünner Deutscher Klub, an association at the Faculty of Law of Masaryk University in Brno, which focuses on the law of German-speaking countries. As part of the association, he has taken several trips, such as a visit to the Austrian Supreme Court, including commentary by its current president, the renowned Professor Georg Kodek.

In the future, he would like to work in the legal profession as an attorney.

Kateřina Tužilová
Legal assistant

Her professional experience also includes an internship at a District Public Prosecutor’s Office, where she developed a strong interest in criminal law and the practical functioning of criminal proceedings. In addition to criminal law, she is also interested in constitutional and civil law.

International experience has played a significant role in her professional development. She participated in three Czech-French summer law schools held in Olomouc and Clermont-Ferrand, focusing on a variety of legal topics, including the protection of cultural heritage. As part of the Erasmus+ program, she also completed a number of specialized courses taught in English in Porto, Portugal, including the Law of Armed Conflict and Artificial Intelligence Law.

She has also taken part twice in the military exercise Camp Peira, organized in cooperation with law faculties, which provided her with valuable insight into the practical operation of legal and humanitarian assistance in armed conflict situations.

Since childhood, she has been actively involved in scouting and currently leads a scout troop as well as summer camps. Scouting has helped her develop strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to respond effectively to unexpected situations.

She considers not only professional expertise but also personal growth, responsibility, and the ability to maintain a healthy work–life balance to be essential values.

Markéta Kočnarová
Legal assistant

Markéta Kočnarová is a third-year student in the Master’s degree program in Law and Legal Science at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University Olomouc. During her studies, she has sought to develop her legal knowledge not only from a theoretical perspective but also through courses focused on practical skills, communication, and problem-solving in legal contexts.

She gained valuable practical experience through a professional internship at a Public Prosecutor’s Office, where she had the opportunity to gain insight into the functioning of criminal proceedings in practice. Her primary area of interest is criminal law, although she is also strongly interested in private law.

She approaches her work with diligence, responsibility, and a systematic mindset. When addressing legal issues, she places particular emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and finding practical solutions tailored to the specific circumstances of each case.

Adéla Blahutová
Legal assistant

Adéla Blahutová is a student in the Master’s degree program in Law and Legal Science at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University Olomouc.

Her professional focus is primarily on private law, an area in which she intends to build her future legal career.

Throughout her studies, she has actively sought opportunities to gain valuable practical experience and deepen her understanding of legal practice.

When addressing legal matters, she considers precision and responsibility to be of utmost importance and consistently strives to find effective and practical solutions for every situation.

In her free time, she enjoys staying active through sports and exploring new places through travel.

Sára Frühaufová
Assistant to the office manager

Sára Frühaufová is a dedicated student in the first year of the Master’s program in Law at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University.

She is currently responsible for providing administrative support to our law office and she is gaining experience in various branches of law and legal practice.

She considers a human approach to clients and diligence in work as essential values. She continuously expands her knowledge in all branches of law through her active approach and, in the future, she would like to become part of the Mediation Clinic at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University.

Nicole Veronic Zlámal
Legal assistant

She continues to develop her knowledge and skills with the goal of a future career in legal practice and the gradual acquisition of practical experience. In her free time, she enjoys sports and traveling.

Alžběta Barvíková
Legal assistant

Alžběta is a third-year student in the Master’s degree programme in Law and Legal Science at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University Olomouc. She began building her professional profile at a law firm in Ostrava specialising in commercial and civil law, where she acquired the foundations of legal practice.

She always prefers efficient solutions over complicated answers.

Adéla Sovová
Legal assistant

Adéla Sovová is a third-year student in the Master’s degree programme in Law and Legal Science. She has been continuously involved in legal practice since her second year of studies, and at our law firm she is now further building on the knowledge and experience she has already gained. She hopes to continue developing her experience in legal practice in the future as well.

When she is not at the office or at university, she enjoys sports and discovering new places through travelling.

Tereza Tulisová
Legal assistant

Tereza Tulisová is a student in the Master’s degree programme in Law and Legal Science at the Faculty of Law, while already actively focusing during her studies on gaining practical experience and developing her professional expertise.

She also gained experience abroad, where she worked as a delegate. This experience enabled her to develop her communication skills, independence, and ability to respond flexibly to various situations. She also completed international summer law schools in Georgia and Azerbaijan, where she expanded both her legal knowledge and international perspective.

She continues to develop her expertise with the aim of pursuing a future career in legal practice. In her free time, she enjoys travelling.

Martin Spáčil
Legal assistant

Martin is a third-year student of Law and Legal Science at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University Olomouc. In his studies, he focuses primarily on criminal and civil law, with criminal law being the area in which he sees his future professional direction.

He began his legal practice at a prestigious Prague-based law firm, where he gained not only a foundational understanding of legal practice, but also expanded his practical knowledge in both criminal and family law.

Outside of his studies, he is actively involved in ELSA, a student association in whose activities he actively participates. As part of his professional development, he is further expanding his knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence and its implementation in legal practice.