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ARROWS Law Firm – a reliable partner for doctors and healthcare facilities in their day-to-day operations and strategic development.Do you work in healthcare and want to focus on providing care, not legal details? Whether you are setting up a practice, taking over an established practice, or dealing with contractual relationships with health insurance companies, we are here for you. Our law firm offers specialized legal advice directly to doctors and healthcare facility operators. We help with everyday legal tasks and key decisions that will affect the future of your practice.
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Are you starting your own practice or clinic? We will ensure a smooth start.

Setting up a practice today requires not only medical expertise, but also knowledge of legal and operational requirements. Many doctors face unexpected administrative burdens when taking this step. We can help you manage them.

  • We will propose a suitable legal form (sole proprietorship or limited liability company) with regard to further development and possibilities for transferring the practice.

  • We will prepare the founding documents, ensure registration in the relevant registers and draw up the necessary contracts.

  • We will obtain a license to provide healthcare services from the regional authority (including approval of the operating rules by the relevant health authority).

The aim is to allow you to focus fully on running your practice, not on filling out forms.

Are you taking over an established practice? We will help you with the legal follow-up and negotiations with insurance companies.

The transfer of a practice – whether by sale or donation – is not just a matter of a contract. It is a process that requires ensuring the continuity of contractual relationships, technical facilities, and insurance companies.

  • we will conduct a thorough legal review of the existing practice,

  • We will handle the transfer of contracts with health insurance companies, including communication with the regional authority.

  • We will prepare all related documentation, including lease and employment contracts.

The takeover of the practice will thus proceed smoothly and without stress.

Obtaining a license to provide healthcare services without delay

Every provider must go through a demanding registration process. In practice, it is often more complicated than it seems at first glance. We will help you navigate it smoothly.

  • We will prepare the application, including all supporting documents, and ensure that it is complete.

  • We will ensure that your premises, equipment, and staffing comply with legal requirements.

  • We will represent you in communications with authorities, including health and regional authorities.

Thanks to our experience, you will significantly speed up the entire process and avoid common pitfalls.

Do you need a contract with a health insurance company? We will handle the entire process from A to Z.

Contractual relationships with insurance companies are often more complicated than their importance for practice would suggest. Whether you are applying for your first contract or negotiating new terms, you will have an experienced partner at your side.

  • we will prepare a proposal for a tender if none has been announced,

  • we will ensure that the application and supporting documents for the selection committee are complete,

  • We will negotiate the terms and conditions and ensure that the contract and any amendments are fair.

The aim is to ensure that the contractual relationship meets the real needs of your practice and does not become a source of future problems.

Payments and reviews: We help protect what is yours

Payment rules are complex, and annual decrees and revisions by insurance companies bring uncertainty to practice. It is often difficult for doctors to obtain legitimate payments without undue delay.

  • We will explain the rules of PURO, MNP, MAXÚ, and other payment mechanisms.

  • advise you on how to report services correctly and what to look out for during reviews,

  • represent you in negotiations with insurance companies, and assist with out-of-court and court dispute resolution.

Thanks to our detailed knowledge of the system and our data expertise, we know where to look for weaknesses and how to effectively protect your income.

Healthcare law is not just about contracts

Healthcare providers face a whole range of other challenges. We can also help you in these areas:

  • labor relations and the specifics of healthcare (shifts, overtime, on-call duty),

  • maintaining medical records in accordance with current legislation,

  • personal data protection (GDPR) when processing medical data,

  • relations with suppliers and contractual documentation outside the healthcare sector (cleaning, IT, energy, etc.),

  • preparation for inspections by regional authorities, hygiene authorities, SUKL or the labor inspectorate.

Why choose us?

Healthcare is not a typical field of business. It has its own rules, language, and specifics. Thanks to our focus, we understand what really concerns doctors—from practical problems when setting up a practice to complex reimbursements or GDPR.

We want to be more than just “problem solvers”; above all, we want to be a reliable partner who will guide you through the legal process in the long term and help you develop your facility safely and steadily.

Get in touch

Are you planning to open a new practice, take over an established practice, or looking for a way to deal effectively with insurance companies? Arrange an initial consultation with us – we will be happy to listen to your situation and suggest specific steps.

We will help you build and operate a healthcare facility that will stand up to even the most demanding legal environment.

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Dietary Supplements vs Medicinal Products in Czech Law

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Managing Medical Device Supplier Contracts

Contracts with medical device suppliers must cover more than price and delivery because healthcare providers remain responsible to patients for the safe use of equipment. The agreement should therefore allocate liability clearly and set rules for servicing, documentation and supplier obligations. This article explains what to check before signing and how to preserve a claim against the supplier if defective equipment causes harm.<br>

Czech Healthcare Providers in 2026

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Protecting Healthcare Know-How and IP in the Czech Republic

Healthcare know-how is legally protected only if you genuinely keep it confidential and set clear rules for employees, contractors and access to data. General confidentiality obligations alone may not be enough, because weak contractual, organisational or technical safeguards can undermine protection. This article explains what to protect, how to structure agreements and access rights, and how to reduce the risk of know-how leakage.<br>

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