Czech Republic

Established in 2014, BADOKH is a boutique firm with 35 lawyers based in Prague that is active across the financial and corporate space.

Key clients

Československá obchodní banka, Decci, Deutsche Leasing spol. s r.o., E.nest Energy, Hamilton & Co., Komerční banka, LAM-X a.s., MAPO Group, Notino Limited, PalmApp Tech, REALISM Projects, RSBC Consortio, RSBC Group, RSBC Group - Schönfeld & Co Nemovitosti SICAV, a.s., Správa pohledávek OKD, Trikaya Asset Management, Vitri s.r.o.

Highlights

Led by Petr Kuhn and Vojtěch Mlynář, BADOKH advised on the sale of five plasma centres to a leading healthcare provider. The transaction involved intricate arrangements around conditional payments, multi-party financing, and integration of the centres into the buyer’s structure.

The capital markets team advised RSBC Consortio s.r.o. on its bond issuance program, including the preparation and amendment of a Union Prospectus for Growth approved by the Czech National Bank, and the organization of bondholders’ meetings.

Personnel changes

In 2024, BADOKH strengthened its insolvency and restructuring team with two hires from the Supreme Court of the Czech Republic. Dominik Skočovský joined as a senior associate in January 2024, followed by Viktor Kolmačka in September 2024.

Testimonials

2025

·       “BADOKH handled a divestment transaction with professionalism, erudition, and a strong pro-client approach.” – M&A

·       “They managed registered claims in insolvency and negotiated with administrators very effectively, delivering structured and professional advice.” – Insolvency

·       “BADOKH is a top-tier firm for restructuring & insolvency, with deep expertise and huge practical experience.” – Restructuring and insolvency

·       “Their strengths are speed, expertise, and excellent communication skills.” – Banking and finance

·       “Petr Kuhn is one of the market leaders in restructuring & insolvency in the Czech Republic.” – Petr Kuhn, Corporate and restructuring partner

·       “Jakub Dostal delivers everything I need as a client.” - Jakub Dostal, Banking partner

·       “Kateřina Grundmanová brings clear communication, efficiency, and strong goal focus—making the whole process highly effective.” – Restructuring partner

2024

·       “The team literally wrote the book on some of the bankruptcy concepts we've discussed.  They are creative problem solvers who know the black-letter law answers to thorny questions, but are quick to offer alternatives, including ones that have yet to be tested in court.” – Restructuring

·       “BADOKH is the TOP tier law firm for restructuring & insolvency in the Czech Republic.” - Insolvency

·       “Strategic thinking, legal perfectionism, relying on deadlines and results.” - M&A

·       “Very positive approach, great service, good advice and speedy reactions.” – M&A 

·       “They made the expectations realistic and real.” – M&A

·       “Complex services provided from BADOKH always cover all aspects of transaction from start to end. All is complemented with strong negotiation skills and customer oriented approach covering also risk mitigation from legal as well as business perspective.” – M&A

·       “High quality of work delivered, cross-functional thinking (tax, legal) and long term knowledge of the business.” – Private equity

·       “Very friendly approach and highly professional work.” – Restructuring

·       “Always perfectly prepared for the project, grasping the goals and trying to achieve them as best as possible.” - Jakub Dostál, Banking and finance partner 

·       “Expertise and good communication.” - Katerina Grundmanova, Restructuring partner 

·       “Fantastic management of the other lawyers and advice.” - Petr Janu, M&A partner 

·       “Petr's personality, knowledge and experience integrate all elements needed for successful support of clients needs. His complex customer oriented approach, strong negotiation skills and knowledge always allows to reach the set goals. In addition the risk mitigation steps are always integral part of his advisement and support.” - Petr Janu, M&A partner 

·       “Flexible and with a great knowledge of the business, tax and its historical deals.” - Petr Janu, M&A partner 

·       “He is a top tier attorney for restructuring & insolvency on the Czech market.” - Petr Kuhn, Restructuring partner 

·       “He communicates crisp, commercial advice in a timely manner.” Vojtech Mlynar, Restructuring partner

BBH is a leading independent Czech law firm based in Prague with an additional office in Bratislava. The firm is recognised for its strong expertise in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, restructuring and insolvency, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters. Renowned for handling complex domestic and cross-border transactions, BBH regularly advises major Czech and international banks, corporates, and investment funds.

Key clients

ACCOR Group, Citibank N.A., ČEZ, a.s. / PPF Group, Česká Národní Banka (Czech National Bank), EMMA Capital, EPH Group, Home Credit Group / PPF Group, J&T Group, KAPRAIN Group, Kofola a.s., O2 Czech Republic a.s., PPF Group, Progresus Group, Rockaway Group

Highlights

The banking team, led by partner Tomáš Sedláček, acted as legal advisor to ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION Group on the establishment of a US$1.6 billion umbrella financing facility, combining a revolving loan, term loan, and guarantee facilities under a single framework agreement. The deal was groundbreaking, as it was the first framework agreement to consolidate three distinct forms of debt within one structure.

The capital markets team at BBH advised PPF banka a.s. on the structuring and subsequent offering of a series of investment certificates linked to a diverse range of underlying assets, including receivables, bonds, and promissory notes. The team devised a pioneering mechanism for risk allocation and mitigation through investment certificates.

The restructuring and insolvency team advised the insolvency administrator of VITRABLOK, s.r.o. on the complex sale of the company’s entire business, including its U.S. subsidiary and Italian branch. The deal was highly intricate due to numerous security interests held by multiple creditors and the need to coordinate instructions and distribution of proceeds accordingly.

Personnel Changes

In 2024, BBH, advokátní kancelář, s.r.o. saw the departure of Robert Klenka and Matěj Manderla, both partners in the restructuring & insolvency practice.

Testimonials

2025

• “BBH is the best firm on the market, able to combine in depth legal expertise and experience with a business/commercial focus and out-of-the-box thinking. This often leads to innovative and precedent-setting solutions.” – M&A
• “They offer value for money and industry in depth knowledge.” – Banking and finance
• “BBH has a great ability to combine legal expertise with understanding of the business. They are one of the best negotiators on the market—so-called ‘calm force,’ always pushing at the right pace until they get the result.” – M&A
• “They are widely used on the borrower side and can address more fields of expertise.” – Banking and finance
• “BBH are very good in M&A—working on all major deals in CZ. Their team lead is extremely knowledgeable.” – M&A
• “Tomáš Sedláček is a great negotiator, keeps his eye on the ball, and focuses on delivering the deal every single time as planned.” - Tomáš Sedláček, Banking and Finance partner
• “Tomáš Sedláček is a seasoned legal expert in finance and regulatory matters, with strong navigation skills in M&A. He is business-oriented, an excellent communicator, and an outstanding negotiator.” Tomáš Sedláček, Banking and finance partner

2024

“Diligent and creative.” – Banking and finance

“The team is one of the best when it comes to combining experience, knowledge, commercial awareness and ability to come up with new (out of the box) solutions.” - Banking and Finance

“BBH is unique at combining experience and understanding for our business with legal in-depth knowledge. they are also great negotiators.” - Banking and finance

“BBH provides the best package in one service for clients - they have a great and experienced team, the services provided are top class, extremely client friendly, they make sure that they understand our business model and on the back of that understanding they are often able to address issues which are not easily seen and put forward options or solutions which would otherwise fall in between the cracks. They are best at combining clients' business and legal work together.” – Capital markets

“Dedication, detailed work. Excellent knowledge based regarding the topic.” – Financial services regulatory

“Experience of the lawyers from previous engagements with supervisory authorities (such as the Czech National Bank, etc.). Experience from mandates of a variety clients in the field of financial markets regulation.” - Financial services regulatory

“Excellent legal knowledge, extremely commercial and very contactable.” - M&A  

“I think they are the best law firm on the market - very clever, able to find solutions in case that the negotiation of the deal is stuck up, pro-business approach, hardworking when necessary.” – M&A

“BBH really delivers more than other law firms - every little detail is carefully analyzed, planned out and executed. They constantly prove that they have an edge over the counterparty.” - Restructuring and insolvency

“Clear advice. Excellent technical knowledge. Great negotiator.” - Andrea Adamcova, Banking partner 

“Extremely good in drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents, very focused on details, a "must-be" person for dealing with closing complexities.” - Andrea Adamcova, Banking partner 

“All matters related to regulation are excellent, finds innovative solutions, dedication to the goal. Bringing additional value on the top - business ideas. Ability and willingness to dive into the detail also during project testing and evaluate the execution of UX in terms of legal and regulatory acceptance.” - Zdeněk Husták, Regulation partner 

“Very fast, strategic, excellent litigator.” - Robert Klenka, Restructuring and insolvency partner 

“He is a brilliant lawyer, very skilled negotiator, having pro-business approach, able to find solutions when needed to move the deal forward, useful to help with business negotiation as well.” - Petr Přecechtěl, Banking partner 

“He understands business and uses law creatively, always managing risks for the clients, extremely good at explaining concepts.” - Tomáš Sedláček, Banking partner 

“Over 20 years of experience, best in finding new functioning solutions to problems where others said that it cannot be done, unique ability to combine in-depth knowledge with commercial awareness, one of the best negotiators.” - Tomáš Sedláček, Banking partner 

“Great understanding for our business, in-depth legal knowledge, extremely good at combining these, outstanding negotiator, the guy how focuses on delivering the deal.” - Tomáš Sedláček, Banking partner 

“Tomáš is best at combining understanding for/of our business with legal regulation all that with a view to find taylor made solutions to our problems. This ability is absolutely unique on the market.” - Tomáš Sedláček, Banking partner 

“For several years he has been one of the leading banking and finance lawyers on the market.” - Tomáš Sedláček, Banking partner 

CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners is the Czech branch of a large Austrian firm. Based in Prague, the firm was formed in January 2013 when the wider Cerha Hempel merged with independent Czech law firm Kališ & Partners, a 2009 spin-off from DLA Piper. The firm’s international network also includes offices in Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and the Slovak Republic. 

Key clients

Calderys, ČEPS, a.s., FCC Czech group companies (FCC Česká republika, s.r.o.), Jindřichohradecké místní dráhy, a.s., JIP východočeská, a.s., Národní rozvojová banka, a.s. (National Development Bank), OFFICEO s.r.o., PEMIC Group, SAFINA, a.s., Sony Music Entertainment, Státní investiční a rozvojová společnost, a.s. (SIRS), Tennant Company, Tipsport.net a.s.

Highlights

The insolvency and restructuring team, led by Marek Smula, is representing two Calderys Group entities in the insolvency proceedings of Liberty Ostrava a.s. The case is legally significant as one of the first major preventive restructuring proceedings under new Czech legislation.

CERHA’s corporate team, led by Petr Kališ, advised ČEPS, a.s., the Czech state-owned electricity transmission system operator, on its acquisitions of NET4GAS and RWE Gas. This is among the largest and most strategic M&A transactions in the Czech energy sector.

Testimonials

2025

• “They set up our holding structure and guided us through complex regulation in public procurement. Very cooperative, fast, professional, and excellent in compliance and procurement.” – Projects
• “They provide high-level knowledge, professional treatment, and are always helpful in complex M&A and compliance matters.” – M&A
• “We like their reliability and ability to manage a significant number of insolvency proceedings while remaining detail-oriented and delivering high-quality work on time.” – Restructuring and insolvency
• “They are very responsive, always on top of things, and provide good follow-up. We can count on them to handle matters efficiently.” – Restructuring
• “We value their business-oriented mindset and consistently constructive commercial insights.”  - M&A
• “They understand not only the legal framework but also the business context. Highly responsive and effective in handling complex projects.” – M&A
• “We are highly satisfied with their work, which consistently meets our expectations.” – M&A
• “Petr Kališ is an expert in M&A and insolvency, a guarantor of quality services, and a distinguished lawyer with outstanding commercial awareness and strategic vision.” - Petr Kališ, Corporate and restructuring/insolvency partner
• “Marek Šmůla has strong legal knowledge, great communication, and a pro-client approach.” – Corporate partner
• “Martin Kartner is always cooperative, responsive, and delivers quality work.” - Martin Kartner, Banking partner
• “Jiří Prouza is a highly skilled M&A lawyer. He understands our needs, negotiates effectively, and covers all potential risks in our favour.” - Jiří Prouza, Corporate senior associate
• “Michal Horký ensures clear understanding with excellent client communication. Always responsive and available.” - Michal Horký, Corporate senior associate
• “Martina Soukupová is detail-oriented, thorough, and consistently delivers superior quality solutions on time.” - Martina Soukupová, associate

2024

• “The team is always hands on, comprehensively and proactively solving given agenda, always being available.” (Insolvency client) 
• “Excellent awareness based on experience with similar projects. Professional approach and organisation of complex tasks in parallel.” - M&A 
• “Work was focused on key problems. Reaction was always matter-on-fact, always quick.” - M&A 
• “They always make best efforts to find a suitable business solution for us. Their M&A team provides creative and diligent services. The are loyal and trustworthy lawyers.” - M&A 
• “Quick, friendly, professional work.” - Private equity 
• “Expertise in contract writing, negotiating and consultancy in business.” - Restructuring
• “Explanation of the effects of the various scenarios to be taken is on an excellent level.” - Petr Kališ, Managing partner 
• “He has a remarkable experience and his negotiation skills helped us many times.” - Petr Kališ, Managing partner 
• “Expert in his field, communicate strategy, decisive and to the point solutions.” - Martin Kartner, Banking partner 
• “He was always cooperative, and ready to fulfill all my demands.” - Jiří Prouza, M&A senior associate 
• “Jiří is a contact person for our company. He advises us in relation to the M&A projects and also on other matter (banking & finance, regulatory etc.).” - Jiří Prouza, M&A Senior Associate 
• “Marek is very valued by the firm for his ability of meeting deadline and providing legal advice on a very short notice.” - Marek Smula, Restructuring and insolvency Senior Associate 
• “She is always hands on, very familiar with all agenda, proactively coming up with effective solutions, managing well the team.” - Martina Soukupova, Restructuring and insolvency associate
• “Michal Horký ensures clear understanding with excellent client communication. Always responsive and available.” - Michal Horký, Corporate senior associate
• “Martina Soukupová is detail-oriented, thorough, and consistently delivers superior quality solutions on time.” - Martina Soukupová, associate “Their professionality, input, passion about and pro-active approach.” - Insolvency
• “Very clear client communication and availability to answer any questions. Explanation of effects of various scenarios to be taken.” - Michal Horký, Restructuring and insolvency senior associate

Established in 1994, Glatzová & Co has offices in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. The firm has 32 lawyers, including eight partners, and is recognised as one of the leading independent law firms in the region.

Key clients

American Industrial Partners, Bohemia Properties, Centropol, ČSOB, El nino, IACG, Julius Meinl Living, Metal Trade Comax, Natland group, Norddeutsche Landesbank - Girozentrale, Pale Fire Capital, Randstad group, Reflex Capital, Renomia, S.P.T., SQUARE REAL ESTATE, STV Group, Thein Private Equity, TRUE VALUE S.À R.L., Vítkovické slévárny, Winstor investiční společnost, a.s., ŠkoFin

Highlights

The corporate team advised SAZKA a.s., on the sale of mobile operator SAZKAmobil to Vodafone Czech Republic, a.s. The transaction involved full-scope advisory, including antitrust clearance, transactional documentation, and closing support.

The capital markets team, led by Libor Němec, advised the Julius Meinl Group on the formation of a new alternative investment fund designed to attract investors into luxury serviced residences under The Julius brand in Prague, Budapest, and other CEE capitals.

Personnel changes

Tomáš Kessler, senior associate in the corporate team, left the firm in July 2024 to join Square Real Estate. David Kytler, associate in the restructuring and insolvency team, departed in September 2024.

Testimonials

2025

• “Glatzová & Co. provided clear, pragmatic advice with strong expertise in Czech fund structuring and banking law. They were instrumental in setting up the Julius Fund and negotiating a EUR 5m bank guarantee with J&T Bank.”
• “The team is responsive, solution-oriented, and brings senior-level attention to key matters.”
• “They show clear M&A expertise, mapping paths to conclusion, bringing a wealth of resources, and providing first-class availability and turnarounds.”
• “They deliver tailor-made solutions with premium care, combining legal coverage with an in-depth understanding of our business.”
• “Jarmila Tornová always meets even the tightest deadlines and can explain enormously complex topics.”
• “Andrea Pišvejcová is sharp, responsive, and grounded in Czech fund regulations. She handles complex issues with clarity and practicality.”
• “Erik Kolan is attentive, creative, and amiable—he explains relevance and consequences without pushing solutions.”
• “Jan Veselý is easy to work with, always available, result-oriented, and highly committed.”

2024

• “100% professionals.” – Insolvency
• “Even when all hopes seem lost, Glatzová & Co can always find a viable solution. Very innovative, reliable and complex in its services.” – Insolvency
• “Comprehensive approach, high commitment, expertise, flexibility.” – M&A
• “They are proactive, have substantial legal knowledge and know our needs.” – M&A
• “Highly professional, very reliable, communicative.” – M&A
• “Professionalism, responsibility, reliability.” – M&A
• “Accuracy, flexibility, experience, new approach.” – Private Equity
• “They are responsive, well-orientated in development business and law, motivated and with a significant business approach.” – Project Development
• “They know well the subject area, communicate clearly and are quite efficient.” – Project Development
• “True professionals in every respect.” – Restructuring
• “True professionals.” – Restructuring
• “Great expert.” – Juraj Juhás, Restructuring partner
• “Great lawyer.” – Juraj Juhás, Restructuring partner
• “He is innovative, quick-responding and reliable, too. Glatzová & Co should be glad to have Juraj in their team.” – Juraj Juhás, Restructuring partner
• “Professional and reliable way of acting.” – Jindřich Král, Corporate partner
• “Communicative, professional, has the ability to find solutions.” – Jindřich Král, Corporate partner
• “Very clear communication, good knowledge of the matter.” – Erik Kolan, Corporate partner
• “Erik is an excellent lawyer, with deep knowledge of the development and energy law sector, great negotiator and adviser.” – Erik Kolan, Corporate partner
• “Professionalism, flexibility, quick feedback.” – Jan Perinka, Banking & Finance partner
• “Experience, communication, flexibility, accuracy.” – Jan Veselý, Corporate partner
• “Deep knowledge of the law, delivers on time, very reliable.” – Jan Veselý, Corporate partner
• “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.” – Lucie Martinková, Intellectual Property & Commercial senior associate
• “Skilled, proactive, understanding of the client's needs.” – Veronika Pázmányová, Corporate associate

Mavericks is a Prague-based boutique law firm specialising in the technology and innovation sector. The firm has a distinctive focus on high-growth and emerging businesses, advising startups, scale-ups, venture capital and private-equity investors, and technology companies on corporate law, M&A, IP/IT and financing matters.

Key clients

Apify, Behavio Labs, Czech Founders VC, Czech Founders Ventures, Malcom (ex 4Trans), P&J Capital, Presto Ventures, PurposeTech VC, RSJ Investments, Soulmates Ventures, Sunfish Partners VC, WT Finance

Highlights

The M&A team, led by Jaroslav Menčík, advised Presto Tech Horizons on its Seed investment in U.S.-based quantum computing startup BlueQubit. The deal involved quasi-equity funding and required multijurisdictional coordination across the U.S., Czech Republic, and Luxembourg, and marked one of the first Czech venture investments in the quantum computing sector.

Tomáš Ditrych led the team in advising RSJ on its contemplated investment in a Cayman Islands–based blockchain fund. The deal highlights the team’s expertise in complex cross-border fund structuring.

Testimonials

2025

·       “Mavericks have broad experience in US investments, are quick on their feet, and deliver high-quality output in a short time.” – Private equity

• “They provide a professional approach and have good knowledge of their field.” – Private equity
• “They specialize in venture capital equity financing and provide comprehensive advice.” – M&A
• “Tomáš Ditrych is approachable and human, making cooperation easy. His expertise in US investments and law is invaluable.”  - Tomáš Ditrych, Managing partner
• “Tomáš Ditrych excels in client communication.” - Tomáš Ditrych, Managing partner
• “Jaroslav Menčík is diligent, practical, and professional, delivering comprehensive service.” - Jaroslav Menčík, Technology partner

Founded in 2014, Langmeier & Co has a restructuring and insolvency focus and is headquartered in Prague.

Focusses / specialisms

Restructuring and insolvency is a primary focus of the firm, it represents creditors and debtors in insolvency, as well as acting as insolvency administrator.

Key clients

Clients of the firm include Arca Investments, Triload Capital, Bonet Industries and Cerepa.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Insolvency

“Outstanding knowledge and friendly environment."

"Professional, timely, proactive."

Restructuring and insolvency

“High standard of professional knowledge; focus on an easiest and cheapest solution; well structured and understandable communication."

Established in 1993, PRK Partners is a Czech full-service firm, with regional offices in Prague and Ostrava and offices in the Slovak Republic. Its Prague and Ostrava offices employ more than 60 lawyers, including 15 partners. The firm is also a part of the Lex Mundi legal network.

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the energy, automotive, food and drug, media, banking/financial/insurance sector, IT and telecommunication sectors.

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include Raiffeisenbank, Société Générale Group, Erste Group, UniCredit Group, J & T Banka, SAB Finance, BlackRock, Continental, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Universal Music Group.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

During the research period the firm was active in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, project development and restructuring & insolvency.

In banking and finance the firm’s work focused on many lender side financings for clients in private equity or financial services.

In capital markets the firm was active in both debt and equity capital markets and their work focused on assisting issuers and arrangers in financial services on transactions.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions and investments for clients connected with the energy, manufacturing and technology sectors.

In project development the firm’s work focused on assisting clients in the energy, real estate and mamufacturing sectors on various projects.

In restructuring and insolvency, the firm worked on a mix of restructurings and insolvencies for mainly creditors linked to the mining, energy, transport and manufacturing sectors.

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Arca Investments insolvency

EPH $144 million bond issue

TIP Trailer Group €1.39 billion financing

Western City $177 million project

Yokohama Rubber $2 billion acquisition of Trelleborg

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Capital markets

“Well-orientated, reliable, knowledgeable.”

“Experienced legal adviser, responsible, reliable.”

Leveraged finance

“They are very knowledgeable in their markets and were very responsive and clear and appropriately thorough in their input.”

Project development

“A flexible, quality company.”

“Professional attitude, friendly, knowledgeable.”

“Attention to detail, direct and personal interaction.”

“Jakub Lichnovsky and his team have long-term experience with legal advisory to foreign investors in the industry, with in-depth understanding of the automotive sector. PRK has been providing us with comprehensive legal guidance in a variety of our projects and legal matters, and the advice of PRK helped us to avoid risks, delays and related additional costs. The involvement of PRK has been beneficial in setting up strategy, planning, negotiation and establishing a system in all aspects of work. Jakub’s complexity and attitude is unique as well as his experience in project management, real estate and construction and the commercial aspects of the project development and implementation. PRK's services are always prompt, well structured, and supported with relevant facts and legal research. Management of risks from financial, legal and technical perspectives is key and PRK Partners is able to cooperate closely with other departments in our firm.”

“Precise, quick and very erudite and business-orientated.”

“PRK Partners are not only excellent lawyers, but they also have technical and organisational skills.”

Project finance

“As the residential project in which PRK Partners assisted us is quite innovative, we greatly appreciated the width of legal practice areas that PRK Partners is able to cover. In addition to the banking team we could also cooperate with experts from PRK Partners specialising in other legal areas and consult them on other legal aspects of the project. When it comes to purely banking work, I must highlight that PRK Partners' lawyers perfectly combined their in-depth knowledge of the issues related to the loan and security documentation with their understanding of the main concerns of the bank and needs of the project. They were able to briefly and clearly explain an issue to us and distinguish key points from non-essential ones, which helped a lot to focus on the important aspects and, as a result, make the work more effective.”

Jan Ditrych

“Well experienced.”

“Experienced, responsible and reliable.”

Kristýna Faltýnková

“She effectively accommodates the client’s needs in changing circumstances and handles professionally any unexpected situation, if needed. Kristýna deals with any matter thoroughly while staying focused on the big picture. She perfectly combines her litigation expertise with her knowledge of real estate law which brings a significant added value.”

Jan Kohout

“Jan Kohout, a partner at PRK Partners, led the banking team that worked on the project. I found Jan to be an expert in the area of banking and a skilful manager of his legal team. I appreciated especially his business-orientated approach and focus on the key issues and finding of their solutions. He had excellent understanding of the needs of the project and also the concerns of the bank, which together with his excellent communication skills helped to move things forward. He was able to organise his team to always deliver its outputs timely and to a professional quality.”

Rudolf Kožušník

“Very high erudition."

Jakub Lichnovsky

“Looks for solutions and gets things done.”

“Jakub is an exceptional lawyer with amazing knowledge and abilities to find solutions.”

“Jakub’s strength is in the combination of his complex approach and unique experience with which he is able to evaluate the risks of a project, set up a strategy accordingly and generally assist the client throughout all phases of the project. Jakub is able to focus not only on the legal side of the project, but takes into account all other aspects (including business and commercial considerations) of a project in its complexity, which is of great value, as such approach ensures that all legal and commercial issues are covered. Jakub's advice is well structured and coordinated. All deliverables were of a high professional standard. Jakub is excellent in communicating our issues with state authorities and our business partners, thus achieving desired results.”

“Very good erudition, highly business-orientated.”

Roman Pečenka

“Roman Pečenka understands the client´s needs very well because he is very specialised in real estate matters. He also understands very well the specifics of infrastructure projects and most notably their operation – this has a very important positive effect on his recommendations and negotiations with developers. We appreciate his ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently while always having a business-minded approach, outside-the-box thinking and an open mind.”

"He is meticulous, has great knowledge.”

Jana Pekařová

“High erudition.”

Jan Varecha

“Jan is very responsive, thorough and clear, and was always available when required to discussed Czech-related points or documents.”

Skils was, prior to 2018, part of the international firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges. It is based in Prague, where it employs over 40 lawyers, including 14 partners. The firm remains active across the financial and corporate space.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is active in all areas of corporate law, with a particular focus on M&A in the energy and manufacturing sectors.

Mezzanine and syndicated loans, other complex financings are some of its banking services. It provides advice to Czech and foreign banks and financial institutions. It assists both lenders and borrowers in financings.

The firm is active in capital markets work, advising clients in complex transactions in the Czech market and European markets. It provides innovative regulatory advice and has participated on market leading transactions.

M&A advice is strong in its experience guiding banking and financial service entities and energy clients. The team advises clients in cross-border transactions and assists both buyers and sellers.

In terms of projects work, the firm assists clients in real estate, transportation, infrastructure and energy sectors.

Restructuring and insolvency work for the firm includes representation of creditors in insolvency proceedings.

Key clients

The firm advised Czech retail bank, MONETA Money Bank and Czech energy conglomerate CEZ, Equa Bank, Unipetrol and GE Capital.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Banking

"Very professional, reliable, clearly describing benefits and risks of the situation and direction."

M&A

They provide the legal support well above the standard, having also the commercial understanding and flexibility to accommodate various directions of development of divestment processes. They are always steps ahead of the future development and guide us through the process with both excellent knowledge and understanding of some special requirements of the power sector. They are a very reliable partner to have."

White & Case is an international law firm established in 1901. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices across 5 continents. The firm opened its Paris office in 1926, being their oldest office in Europe. The deal team in Paris is led by executive partner Guillaume Vallat and supported by notable lawyers with diverse skills and expertise in advising clients on both local and international transactions. The firm has a well-rounded practice in France.

Highlights

The firm notably advised Teleperformance on its €3 billion combined public tender offer, in cash and securities, over the share capital and voting rights of Majorel.

The firm also advised the lenders of TA Associates, a leading global Private Equtiy firm, in connection with the senior unitranche financing for the acquisition of Valoria Capital.

A notable example of the firm's debt capital market practice is advising SNCF on the €300 million issuance of its first Green Bond.

Key clients

Air France-KLM, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley.

Founded in 2005, ZCH is a business focused firm based in Prague. It is a member of the TAGLaw alliance of independent law firms.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is experienced in advising refinancing, real estate acquisitions and general corporate advice. It often leads deals it is involved in. 

Key clients

Notable clients for the firm include ZDR Investments SICAV, TREI, FI Development and Traxial.