Established in 1994, Glatzova & Co has offices in the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic. The firm has 32 lawyers, eight of whom are partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has experience across banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, project development and restructuring and insolvency. It is best known for M&A and real estate sector work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include UniCredit Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG Filiale Deutschlandgeschäft, Erste Group Bank AG, COMMERZBANK AG and DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Revolving and Guarantee Facilities, Einrichtungssysteme or ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Landesbank Baden Württemberg, Oldenburgische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft, Siemens Bank, Komerční banka, Československá obchodní banka, Raiffeisenbank and the Czech branch of Všeobecná úverová banka, Hypoteční banka, Czech branch of Western Union International Bank, SMART Capital group, Natland Group, NortonLifeLock, Bundesverband Öffentlicher Banken Deutschlands, PPF, MND/KKCG, Pale Fire Capital, Reflex Capital, Tchibo, Centropol Energy, Kovošrot Group, Prague Prime Homes and Pražská energetika, Verdion.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in banking and finance, debt capital markets, M&A, projects and restructuring and insolvency.
In banking the firm was active in both borrower and lender side transactions working for clients connected with financial services.
In debt capital markets the firm advised on bond issues for issuers in real estate and financial services.
In M&A the firm worked on a mix of acquisitions and investments for clients connected with investment management and technology.
In project development the firm worked on project deals mainly for developers connected with energy and construction.
In restructuring and insolvency, the firm represented a mix of creditors and debtors in real estate, investment management and banking in both insolvency and restructuring proceedings.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
City of Brno residential project
DEK Group acquisition of STACHEMA
Fränkische Group €55 million financing
Travelex Group £50 million financing
Yog $15 million insolvency
Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Insolvency
“100% professionals.”
“Even when all hopes seem lost, Glatzova & Co can always find a viable solution. Very innovative, reliable and complex in its services.”
M&A
“Comprehensive approach, high commitment, expertise, flexibility.”
They are proactive, have substantial legal knowledge and know our needs.”
“Highly professional, very reliable, communicative.”
“Professionalism, responsibility, reliability.”
Private equity
“Accuracy, flexibility, experience, new approach.”
Project development
"The are responsive, well-orientated in development business and law, motivated and with a significant business approach.”
“They know well the subject area, communicate clearly and are quite efficient.”
Restructuring
“True professionals in every respect.”
“True professionals”
Juraj Juhás
“Great expert.”
“Great lawyer.”
“He is innovative, quick-responding and reliable, too. Glatzová & Co should be glad to have Juraj in their team.”
Jindřich Král
“Professional and reliable way of acting.”
“Communicative, professional, has the ability to find solutions.”
Erik Kolan
“Very clear communication, good knowledge of the matter.”
“Erik is an excellent lawyer, with deep knowledge of the development and energy law sector, great negotiator and adviser.”
Lucie Martinková
“Lucie has been helping us with our day-to-day business. She always responds quickly and we can rely on her knowledge. For example, Lucie helped us with the purchase of trademarks.”
Veronika Pázmányová
“Skilled, proactive, understanding of the client's needs.”
Jan Perinka
“Professionalism, flexibility, quick feedback.”
Jiří Sixta
“Excellent lawyer.”
“Multisector experience, conflict-solving.”
“100% professional.”
Jan Vesely
“Experience, communication, flexibility, accuracy.”
“Deep knowledge of the law, delivers on time, very reliable.”
