Martin Hrdlík appointed CEE Head of Legal

Martin Hrdlík, a partner at the Czech law firm KPMG Legal, has been appointed the Head of Legal for Central and Eastern Europe, taking charge of KPMG’s legal operations in the region across 16 countries, with more than 250 attorneys.In his new role, Hrdlík will focus on further integrating legal services, building on the firm’s strong track record in adopting technologies, and driving an ongoing digital transformation of both client services and internal operations.

“KPMG’s network of law firms in the CEE region has recorded double-digit growth over the past year, and the goal is to maintain that momentum. We are making substantial investments into people, technology, and innovation to provide our clients with services that align with the evolving demands of the digital economy. The global KPMG network plans to invest over a billion dollars into tax and legal technology over the next five years, and we are determined to ensure that the CEE region will benefit as much as possible from this investment,” Hrdlík commented.

The improved ranking in international legal ladders like Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 is a clear indication of growth, with CEE KPMG firms strengthening their position across the region.

Digital Gateway for Law Automating Routine

KPMG Legal continues to champion a multidisciplinary approach, merging legal expertise with consulting and other services – and also with technology, including AI-based tools. At the forefront of this approach is Digital Gateway for Law, the firm’s proprietary cloud-based solution designed to help legal teams by automating routine tasks and processes while ensuring a consistent output quality, allowing them to focus on complex matters with higher added value.

DG GenAI is another tool developed by KPMG Legal, offering an AI-based solution that helps companies handle their financial, tax, and legal agendas more effectively.

Under Hrdlík’s leadership, KPMG’s legal operations in the CEE region will intensify their focus on innovation even more. “At the same time we will continue working with key clients from strategic sectors, like finance and energy industry. Defence has emerged as a sector of growing importance, offering new opportunities throughout the region,” he says.

About KPMG Legal

Established in 2010, KPMG Legal operates in Prague and Brno, providing legal services in close cooperation with experts in tax, finance, and technology. The firm focuses on commercial, corporate, and labour law, M&A, regulatory and compliance, copyright law in technology (IP/IT and AI), and tax law, representing clients in tax and court proceedings. It is a member of the global KPMG network, one of the largest international associations of law firms.