JUDr. Robert Jehne collaborates with AirAdvisor as an external aviation lawyer, supporting the handling and enforcement of passenger compensation claims and related disputes, including litigation and cross-border enforcement where applicable. He also provides legal review and verification of AirAdvisor’s passenger rights content for Czech audience to help ensure legal accuracy and clear guidance for consumers.
Professional background
JUDr. Jehne is the Managing Partner of the law firm Jehne, Vodák, based in the Czech Republic, where he has led aviation and consumer protection litigation for more than a decade. He has represented passengers in thousands of disputes against air carriers, including flight delays, cancellations, denied boarding, overbooking, and airline liability cases.
His legal work includes enforcement of judgments from other EU Member States within the Czech Republic, as well as representation of clients before national courts, enforcement bodies, and EU-level judicial institutions. JUDr. Jehne has also acted in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the Czech Constitutional Court, contributing to the development and clarification of passenger rights jurisprudence.
Areas of expertise
- EU261 / UK261 passenger compensation
- Flight delays and cancellations
- Denied boarding and overbooking disputes
- Airline liability and regulatory complaints
- Cross-border enforcement of EU judgments
- Passenger rights litigation and appeals
Legal credentials & bar admission
JUDr. Robert Jehne is a registered attorney with the Czech Bar Association (Bar No. 01898). He holds a Doctor of Law degree (JUDr.) in Law and Legal Science from Charles University in Prague (1990).
Notable experience & outcomes
- Successfully handled 10,000+ aviation-related cases
- Achieved a landmark victory before the Court of Justice of the European Union (Case C-502/18)
- Enforced passenger compensation claims across multiple EU jurisdictions
- Extensive experience in airline appeals and regulatory proceedings
Court and regulatory experience
JUDr. Jehne has represented clients before national courts, EU Small Claims procedures, national enforcement bodies, European payment order proceedings, and the Court of Justice of the European Union.