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Allen & Overy is a British “magic circle” firm, with an international network that includes offices in 31 jurisdictions. The firm has been operating out of its Prague office since 1992.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, restructuring and insolvency deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Accolade Group, Macquarie Aircraft Leasing Services (Ireland), Air Lease Corporation, Fortuna Entertainment Group, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, ING Bank, Citibank, JP Morgan, CZG, W.A.G Payment Solutions plc (Eurowag), Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, Royal Ahold Delhaize (Ahold), International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank, GE Capital Aviation Services, Shannon Engine Support and Inter RAO.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets: Debt
“Top-class experts in the area of debt capital markets.”
Insolvency
“Proactive approach, well-established in the market, great communication skills and focused on strategy.”
act legal (formerly act Randa Havel Legal)) is a full-service firm based in Prague and established in 2005.
Specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and project development deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation (EGAP), G-Team, VIKO, Pražské služby, Doosan Škoda Power, Plynostav Pardubice and Plynostav- regulace plynu, Kyocera Document Solutions Czech, Jufa Investment Group, FCC Group, JCDecaux, ZPVK, Chevak Cheb, Source of Drinking Water in Káraný, PPA Controll, Metrostav, SENSE Invest, Crofungo, Synthomer and JCHS Invest.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“The team is responsive, meets our deadlines, delivers what is needed. The lawyers are very fast to take things on board and find pragmatic solutions. Everyone I have dealt with has been excellent.”
Project finance
“Randa Havel Legal work at a high professional level. Their team includes real experts. The team adheres to agreed deadlines and performs work with added value.”
Aegis Law is a law firm based in Prague.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on restructuring, insolvency and M&A deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Tesco Stores, Expandia, Insolvency Trustee Filip Punda and Crocodille Sandwiches.
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
Key clients
Computershare Corporate Trust, Československá obchodní banka, Decci, EKOL, Hamilton & Co., Komerční banka, ORPA Holding, OZE PLAN, ROI Hunter, RSBC Holding, Správa pohledávek OKD, Vitri, Wells Fargo Trust Company
Highlights
The banking and finance team, led by Jakub Dostál represented Elio Jet a.s.in connection with a sale and lease-back financing of a private aircraft and coordinated the subsequent registrations in the relevant registers to ensure the security/ownership interests were properly recorded and operationally effective.
In M&A, BADOKH acted as lead counsel to the sellers, Karel Schindler (founder), AGORA S.A. (WSE: AGO), KAYA and Accelerating Asia Ventures providing expert legal services in connection with the sale of a 100% stake in ROI Hunter to Pattern Group Inc.
BADOKH represented the developer in the financing and implementation of the Vraňany battery energy storage system with a total output of 20 MW and a capacity of 40 MWh, one of the largest and most technologically advanced standalone storage projects in the Czech Republic.
Testimonials
“They certainly rank among the most highly regarded insolvency firms in the Czech market. We are always pleased to work with them because of their excellent combination of precise legal expertise and a practical approach supported by extensive experience.” – Insolvency
“An experienced and highly qualified team of lawyers who respond quickly, set the right priorities, and are both reliable and responsible.” – Insolvency
“The team demonstrates excellent communication skills, is always well prepared to address issues, highly responsive, intelligent and attentive to detail.” – Insolvency
“What stands out about BADOKH is its strong expertise in insolvency matters combined with a highly practical and solution-oriented approach. The team consistently demonstrates excellent communication, keeping all stakeholders aligned and ensuring that complex issues are explained clearly and addressed efficiently. They are also highly effective at anticipating potential problems early and developing timely solutions. Their thorough preparation and strategic approach have proven particularly valuable in negotiations with insolvency trustees, leading to strong outcomes.” – Insolvency
“What I value most about BADOKH’s services is their combination of strategic judgement and exceptional attention to detail. The team is consistently accessible and responsive, which is particularly important in complex and time-sensitive matters. They do not simply react to issues as they arise but proactively anticipate risks and opportunities, offering clear strategic advice at every stage. Their lawyers demonstrate a strong understanding of both the legal and commercial context, allowing them to propose solutions that are legally sound, practical and aligned with our objectives. Matters are always handled with a high degree of care, ownership and professionalism.” – Restructuring
“What stands out about BADOKH is its combination of strong technical expertise in insolvency and restructuring matters with a highly practical and commercially aware approach. The team understands not only the legal aspects of a matter but also the broader operational, financial and stakeholder context." - Restructuring
"We particularly valued their strategic thinking in contentious matters, responsiveness under time pressure and ability to communicate complex issues clearly and pragmatically. The lawyers were well prepared, detail-oriented and capable of handling sophisticated matters while remaining constructive and solution-focused. The direct involvement of senior lawyers and partners also contributed to efficient decision-making and consistently high-quality advice.” – Restructuring
“What we particularly value about BADOKH is its combination of strong legal expertise, a practical business-oriented approach and highly professional communication. The team provides efficient, clear and useful support tailored to our specific needs, helping us understand the practical implications of legal issues and choose the right course of action. The cooperation is smooth, reliable and constructive, and the team demonstrates a strong understanding of our business context.” – Project development
Baker McKenzie is a US firm with an international network. The Czech branch is based in Prague and was established in 1993.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, restructuring and insolvency deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Adient Germany, AURES Holdings, Citibank Europe, ING Belgium, NH Hotel Group, Raiffeisenbank, RC Europe Property, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, Kofola ČeskoSlovensko, PFNonwovens, Erste Group Bank, Fortuna Entertainment Group, Novo Nordisk, PKN Orlen, Sika, Velvet CARE/Abris Capital Partners, Credit Suisse, Česká exportníbanka(Czech Export Bank) and Samsonite Europe.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Insolvency
“Very effective, able to analyselegal problems, deep thinking.”
M&A
“Top professionals, highest legal expertise, business-tailored approach, fast and smooth cooperation, proactiveness.”
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
AirBank, Atris, Českomoravská nemovitostní, Heureka Group, Investona, J&T Group, Máj Národní, Ministry of Finance, PPF, PPF Banka, PPF Group, Progresus Group, RD Rýmařov, Roier, Škoda, Škoda Transportation Group, VITRONIC Group
Highlights
The capital markets team led by Tomáš Sedláček acted as advisor to PPF Group in connection with their considerations relating to the ownership of one of the largest stakes in ProSiebenSat1, a German broadcasting company listed on Frankfurt stock exchange.
The debt team acted as lead counsel to the issuer and arrangers in the establishment of a bonds program by TV Nova. This transaction was unique in the Czech market as it marked one of the very few instances of a commercial television broadcaster issuing its own corporate bonds.
The financial services regulatory team led by Zdeněk Husták assisted a major retail bank on devising of new investment platform enabling retail investors to invest in corporate bond issuances.
Testimonials
“We particularly value BBH’s strong expertise in financial regulation and licensing matters, combined with a practical understanding of how regulators approach issues in practice. The team demonstrates solid market insight, translates complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic advice and communicates efficiently. Their experience advising regulated entities is especially valuable in structuring and authorisation-related projects.” – Financial services regulatory
“Zdenek Hustak delivers highly precise work and brings an exceptional breadth of knowledge across related areas.” – Financial services regulatory
“The team, led by Tomas Sedlacek and supported by Zdenek Hustak, combines outstanding legal expertise with strong commercial judgement and a results-oriented approach. They are highly efficient, cost-effective and focus on delivering outcomes rather than talking about past achievements. Their ability to understand both the legal and business dimensions of a matter is particularly valued.” – Financial services regulatory / M&A
“The team combines strong transactional expertise with a commercial and pragmatic approach. They are highly responsive, reliable and able to manage complex cross-border matters efficiently.” – Financial services regulatory / M&A
“The team stands out for its deep knowledge and expertise.” – Financial services regulatory
“Excellent expertise on the product, together with a strong understanding of the industrial sector relevant to the transaction.” – Banking and finance
“The team demonstrates strong industry knowledge, a commercial approach and excellent relationships with regulatory authorities.” – Banking and finance
“The team combines deep expertise with extensive knowledge of the local market.” – Banking and finance
“The advice provided is pragmatic, well rounded and highly professional, with careful attention paid to managing the overall process.” – Banking and finance
“The team is distinguished by its consistency and depth of knowledge.” – Banking and finance
“Professionalism, availability of team members and quality of service stand out.” – Restructuring
“We turn to BBH for matters that are particularly complex or challenging because they consistently demonstrate the capability to address and resolve them. Petr Precechtel is especially impressive in handling complex transactions and developing creative, out-of-the-box solutions. BBH is our first choice for M&A, financing and litigation matters.” – M&A
“The team combines strong transactional expertise with a commercial and pragmatic approach. They are highly responsive, reliable and able to manage complex cross-border matters efficiently.” – M&A
“BBH partner Petr Precechtel is unique in the Czech market, combining the strategic perspective of an experienced investment banker with the in-depth corporate law knowledge of an academic. His colleague, Andrea Adamcova, stands out for her exceptional work ethic and ability to perform under extreme time pressure.” – M&A
“BBH stood out through its deep understanding of the Slovak telecommunications regulatory landscape and the corporate implications of the transaction. On the UPC Broadband Slovakia transaction, the team demonstrated commercially minded expertise, seamless coordination across practice areas and excellent strategic judgement. Their ability to anticipate issues, communicate clearly and align legal advice with business objectives made them a standout adviser on this complex cross-border transaction.” – M&A
“The team is distinguished by its experience, know-how, rapid feedback and practical guidance throughout transactions.” – M&A
“The team demonstrates deep expertise and a strong understanding of our business.” – Private equity
bpv Braun Partners is a full-service firm with offices in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. The Czech branch is based in Prague and was established in 2006. The firm’s Prague office employs 46 lawyers, including eight partners. The firm is part of bpv Alliance, an alliance of independent firms across Central and Eastern Europe.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and project development deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include IC Cash Services, Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien, KeyBank, Raiffeisenbank, SunContracting, IKB Deutsche Industriebank, KDB Bank Europe, Otis, RSBC Group, Českomoravská distribuce, Kappenberger + Braun, SentiSquare, Samvardhana Motherson Group, Deutsche Lufthansa Group, Wiegel Group, Photovoltaic Power Plants, Tengelmann Energie, Greenbuddies, EP Energy Trading, Dobrá Energie, EON Česká republika and Antaris Solar.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Great knowledge in the industry. Experienced M&A lawyers.”
“bpv Braun is responsive, quick and very good at putting herself in the client’s shoes.”
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
Clifford Chance is a leading “magic circle” British firm with an international network that includes offices in 23 jurisdictions. The Czech branch of the firm was established in 1995, based in Prague, and employs 40 lawyers.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, project development, restructuring and insolvency deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include UniCredit Bank, Československá obchodní banka, HSBC, J&T Banka and Česká spořitelna. It advised investors and private equity clients such as CTP Invest, one of the largest industrial developers in the region, and ARK Equity Partners.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Very efficient and pragmatic case handling across multiple jurisdictions.”
Capital markets
“Practical, down to earth, well priced.”
Dentons is a leading multinational firm with an international network that includes offices in more than 80 jurisdictions. The Czech branch of the firm was established in 1991 and is based in Prague.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, and restructuring and insolvency deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include key Czech banks, such as Komerční banka, Česká spořitelna and J&T Banka, as well as regional banks like Raiffeisenbank. It also advised strategic clients across sectors, like Energo-Pro, the Czech-based hydroelectricity group, and Warner Music, as well as key institutional investors like CPI Property Group, CEZ and Natland Investment Group.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Great team, super-professional service.”
M&A
“During our long-term cooperation, Dentons were always able to provide top-level legal service in any jurisdiction, including Germany, Greece, France, Netherlands, Spain, UK, Australia, US and Canada. We strongly benefited from their ability to engage experienced practitioners across all relevant practice areas, which is crucial to us, given the specific nature of the energy sector and high degree of regulatory know-how required for our M&A projects.”
DLA Piper is a leading multinational firm with an international network that includes offices in more than 40 jurisdictions. The Czech branch of the firm is based in Prague and is led by country managing partner Miroslav Dubovský.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the finance, real estate, construction, manufacturing, insurance and transport sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include LINET Group, Globus, Vitrablok, Fora-Bank Joint-Stock Commercial Bank, Gebauer & Griller, Media Finance Capital, Aareal Bank, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, Levi Strauss, Michelin, Hyundai Motor Europe, UCTAM Czech Republic and Slovakia, Volkswagen Financial Services and UniCredit Group.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Insolvency
“Expertise, business orientation.”
“Responsive and clear in advice.”
Eversheds Sutherland is a leading multinational firm established in 1998 with an international network that includes offices in 35 jurisdictions. The Czech branch of the firm was established in 2007, is based in Prague, and employs an expert team of lawyers including four partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the healthcare, IT and e-commerce sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Tessitura Monti Cekia, Conseq Investment Management, Thiele, Brink's Cash Solutions, Ahold, Siemens, Rosatom, Alpiq, Bonver, Doosan, G4S, McDonald’s, Wilms Gruppe, Johnson Controls, Mondi and Raiffeisenbank.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“The team is responsive, giving us the feeling that our project is an absolute priority for them. They have quickly adapted to our way of negotiating. Impressive drafting abilities directly at the meeting without need to revisit/renegotiate. Very good value for money.”
“The firm Eversheds Sutherland is a significant player within the market. They provide good value for money, particularly in mid-sized deals. Increasingly, they have been working on larger deals and now they have several significant transactions every year. For me they are a Tier 2 M&A practice. The team is experienced and dependable and their client service is excellent.”
Giese & Partner is a full-service firm established in 1997, based in Prague, with additional offices in the Slovak Republic. The Prague office employs 19 lawyers, including four partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the automotive, manufacturing, banking, consumer goods and services, financial services, real estate, energy, and construction and materials areas.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Bayerische Landesbank, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen, UniCredit Bank Austria, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, Rodenstock Group, Tech Data Corporation, SAP Concur (USA)/SAP Concur (CZ) and Mann + Hummel Group.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“A team of experienced professionals, prepared to address any legal query.”
“Handling on a very high professional level, with sense of urgency, without losing the focus on the issue. As an outcome, tailor-made solution.”
Key clients
1Pale Fire Capital, Aluprogress, Centropol Energy, El Nino Parfum, ENETIQA Group, Hart & Partners, Jan Hotels, Jindal Steel, Jindal Steel International, Julius Meinl Group, Julius Meinl Living, Komerční banka, Modrá pyramida stavební spořitelna, NATLAND Real Estate SICAV, Natland Group, Norddeutsche Landesbank - Girozentrale, Pale Fire Capital, Plus4U Fair Pay, Pražská energetika (PRE), Raiffeisenbank, Reflex Capital, Renomia, Second Foundation Energy, SPT, Square Real Estate, Thein, TRUE VALUE, VÖB-Service, Všeobecná úvěrová banka, Winstor investiční společnost
Highlights
The M&A team led by Vladimíra Glatzová advised IAC Group on the sale of its Czech subsidiary as a part of the sale of the operations of IAC Group in Central Europe and South Africa, one of the most significant transactions in the automotive supply sector.
The financing team led by Highly Regarded practitioner Libor Němec acted as Czech counsel to Norddeutsche Landesbank – Girozentrale as the bank and TRUE VALUE S.À R.Las the receivables purchaser in connection with a EUR 50 mil. receivables purchase and service framework agreement.
Glatzová & Co. assisted SQUARE real estate s.r.o., a residential developer, in two Prague-based residential development acquisitions and the subsequent development phases. The deal included advice on the acquisition of plots of land in Hrdlořezy, Prague with a residential project from a private investor, structured as an asset deal.
Testimonials
“They certainly rank among the most highly regarded insolvency firms in the Czech market. We are always pleased to work with them because of their excellent combination of precise legal expertise and a practical approach supported by extensive experience.” – Insolvency
“An experienced and highly qualified team of lawyers who respond quickly, set the right priorities, and are both reliable and responsible.” – Insolvency
“The team demonstrates excellent communication skills, is always well prepared to address issues, highly responsive, intelligent and attentive to detail.” – Insolvency
“What stands out about BADOKH is its strong expertise in insolvency matters combined with a highly practical and solution-oriented approach. The team consistently demonstrates excellent communication, keeping all stakeholders aligned and ensuring that complex issues are explained clearly and addressed efficiently. They are also highly effective at anticipating potential problems early and developing timely solutions. Their thorough preparation and strategic approach have proven particularly valuable in negotiations with insolvency trustees, leading to strong outcomes.” – Insolvency
“The team is flexible and demonstrates a high level of expertise while remaining responsive to clients’ needs and timelines.” – Banking
“What we particularly value about BADOKH is its combination of strong legal expertise, a practical business-oriented approach and highly professional communication. The team provides efficient, clear and useful support tailored to our specific needs, helping us understand the practical implications of legal issues and choose the right course of action. The cooperation is smooth, reliable and constructive, and the team demonstrates a strong understanding of our business context.” – Project development
“Experienced, reliable and practical advisers with outstanding negotiation skills. We particularly value working with Erik Kolan.” – Project development
“What I value most about BADOKH’s services is their combination of strategic judgement and exceptional attention to detail. The team is consistently accessible and responsive, which is particularly important in complex and time-sensitive matters. They do not simply react to issues as they arise but proactively anticipate risks and opportunities, offering clear strategic advice at every stage. Their lawyers demonstrate a strong understanding of both the legal and commercial context, allowing them to propose solutions that are legally sound, practical and aligned with our objectives. Matters are always handled with a high degree of care, ownership and professionalism.” – Restructuring
“What stands out about BADOKH is its combination of strong technical expertise in insolvency and restructuring matters with a highly practical and commercially aware approach. The team understands not only the legal aspects of a matter but also the broader operational, financial and stakeholder context. We particularly valued their strategic thinking in contentious matters, responsiveness under time pressure and ability to communicate complex issues clearly and pragmatically. The lawyers were well prepared, detail-oriented and capable of handling sophisticated matters while remaining constructive and solution-focused. The direct involvement of senior lawyers and partners also contributed to efficient decision-making and consistently high-quality advice.” – Restructuring
“Glatzova provides independent, commercially focused advice that goes well beyond standard legal services. Their team combines insolvency expertise, cross-border coordination and pragmatic negotiation support, making them an invaluable adviser in complex restructuring and insolvency situations. Their ability to handle high-stakes negotiations and coordinate across jurisdictions is truly distinctive.” – Restructuring
“I really value negotiations led by Veronika Pazmanyova.” – M&A
“We have worked together for many years. The team understands our business well and is therefore able to assist us quickly and effectively.” – M&A
“Glatzov’s lawyers are highly skilled specialists with an exceptional understanding of their clients’ needs. They are excellent to work with on cross-border transactions.” – M&A
“The team was highly responsive, proactive and easy to work with, coordinating efficiently with all parties involved. Their experience in cross-border M&A transactions was evident throughout the process, and we particularly appreciated their attention to detail, strong negotiation skills and ability to handle complex issues without losing sight of the commercial objectives. We felt they acted as a genuine business partner rather than just external legal advisers.” – M&A
“The team combines comprehensive expertise with a strong commercial understanding and consistently delivers practical, business-focused advice.” – M&A
HAVEL & PARTNERS, with offices in Prague, Bratislava, Frankfurt, Brno, Pilsen, Olomouc, and Ostrava, has a team of 350 lawyers, tax advisors, and patent attorneys, approximately 200 associates, and 500 employees in total. The firm is the largest independent law firm in Central Europe.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Česká spořitelna, Raiffeisenbank, Commerzbank, Šestý uzavřený investiční, ŠkoFIN, and Unipetrol RPA.
M&A / Corporate
• Legal, tax, and transactional support for M&A, PE, and VC transactions, tax and deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal advice, company transformations, restructurings, joint ventures, corporate governance, and ESOPs.
• Contacts: Jaroslav Havel, Robert Nešpůrek, Jan Koval, Ondřej Majer (Slovakia)
Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
• Legal advisory on credit facilities, securities, guarantees, and financial products, with expertise in financial regulation, insurance, licensing, capital markets, derivatives, and structured finance.
• Contacts: Filip Čabart, Michal Smrček
Restructuring & Insolvency
• Comprehensive legal support in insolvency proceedings, distressed M&A transactions, and preventive/out-of-court debt restructuring.
• Contacts: Ivan Houfek, Jan Šturm
JŠK Advokátní Kancelárv is a full-service firm based in Prague and a member of the PONTES network of CEE independent law firms.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in aviation, automotive, investment intermediation, insurance, banking, public infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, real estate, TMT, e-commerce, healthcare, private equity and venture capital markets.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include AVEA, Commerzbank, Komerční banka, Československá obchodníbanka and Česká spořitelna, and insurance clients such as XL Insurance Company (AXA/XL), Colonnade (Fairfax), Komerční pojišťovna, NN pojišťovna, DHL Global Forwarding, Trevos, BHS Private Equity Fund.
Originally established in 1992 in collaboration with Linklaters in Prague, in 2008 Kinstellar became an independent firm with a regional network that includes offices in 10 jurisdictions. The Prague office employs 33 lawyers, including seven partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, project development and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in energy, private equity, VC, financial institutions, healthcare/ life sciences, IT, media & entertainment, telecoms, energy (including renewables and nuclear), infrastructure, transportation, water and waste, FMCG, automotive, steel and heavy industry, real estate and construction.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Československá obchodní banka, KfW IPEX, DZ Bank, NordLB, MEAG, SMBC, Siemens Bank, UniCredit, Société Générale, UniCredit Bank Hungary, Credit Suisse International, GIC, Vista Equity Partners, Carlyle Group, EAG, Goldman Sachs International, EON, Allianz Infrastructure and Royal Bank of Scotland.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Excellent transaction management and coordination within their network, pro-business orientation, understanding client’s business, approach and goals, practical application of law.”
Private equity
“Kinstellar are generally efficient and particularly good on complex M&A transactions. Also, they have got a very good approach to clients and a sound commercial understanding of PE activities.”
KLB Legal is a full-service firm based in Prague and established in 2012 by lawyers David Kuboň, Vojtěch Láska and Petr Budzinski.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on financial law and capital markets: equity deals.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include WOOD & Company Group, WOOD & Company Investment, WOOD & Company Financial Services, WOOD & Company SICAV, WOOD SPAC One, Quantlane and Portu.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets
“They have wide knowledge in this area, big picture of the legal environment in both Czech and EU law regarding capital markets.”
Private equity
“Professional approach and services.”
Established in 1990, Kocián Šolc Balaštik is a full-service firm, based in Prague. It employs 60 lawyers, including 14 partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, project development and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in energy including mining, manufacturing, innovative technology-based financial services, retail and wholesale, high-yield, real estate, beverages, food Industry, IT, aviation, transportation and agriculture.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Česká spořitelna (ErsteGroup), Raiffeisenbank, CSOB (KBC Group), National Development Bank of the Czech Republic, ING Bank, UniCredit Bank, mBank, Generali, J&T Banka, Arete Invest, Arete Industrial, Citibank, Banka Creditas, Czech Capital Market Association, Heineken, Skanska, Bootiq Group, Horizon Aviation 1 and Piper Aircraft.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Insolvency
“KSB is a very well-organised law firm with excellent partners and senior lawyers, providing reliable legal support, with deep knowledge of the Czech law and familiar with court procedures. What they do best is the establishment of strategies to be followed, based on the latest legal provisions in force. Accurate reporting to the client is also a high-level advantage of KSB.”
M&A
“KŠB is professional and business oriented. They try to understand the client’s needs instead of using generic templates.”
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."
Novak Law is a corporate and commercial law firm based in Croatia.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on financial and corporate transactions.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Fil Rouge Capital.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Investment funds: Private equity funds
"Excellent legal knowledge, commercially astute, always trying to find the right solution whilst properly assessing the risk."
Established in 2000, Peterka & Partners is a Czech firm based in Prague, with a European network that includes offices in nine jurisdictions. It is part of the TerraLex legal network.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in automotive, aviation, energy, pharma and life sciences, retail and luxury, sport, media and gaming, transportation and logistics.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Komerční banka, Saxo Bank, International Bank for Economic Cooperation, Emerson Group, Descours & Cabaud, J&T Ventures CG Sicav, Atalian and Fraikin.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Peterka & Partners is responsive and provides efficient and effective legal counsel. They take a practical approach to legal guidance and have been excellent partners in the region.”
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.”
Schoenherr is a full-service law firm with a footprint in Central and Eastern Europe. The Prague office joined Schoenherr in 2009 and is led by office managing partner Martin Kubánek.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance and M&A deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the areas of energy, automotive, financial services, forestry & paper, healthcare, industrial engineering, insurance, pharmaceuticals & life sciences, real estate, software & computer services, technology, hardware & electronics, telecommunications, logistics, industrial & manufacturing, gaming and consumer goods & services.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Benteler International, Erste Group, BNP Paribas, Raiffeisenbank, Banco Santander, Facebook, Celonis, Komerční banka, ESSOX, Societé Générale, METRO, Hospitality Digital, AutoBinck, Beijer Ref, Uniqa Insurance Group, LynxCap Group, Raiffeisen Bank International, Raiffeisenbank, Universal Clinics and Torrot Electric Europa.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Schoenherr was on the ball, taking into account all relevant stakeholders and keeping in mind the deal essentials.”
M&A
“They are very responsive and provide high-quality advice on sophisticated matters.”
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."
Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokatnikancelar has had a presence in Eastern Europe since it first established its office in Prague in 1990. The firm has a global footprint with locations in 45 offices in 20 countries.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the technology-powered companies, fintech, real estate, education, HNWI business, manufacturing, e-commerce, life sciences, retail and infrastructure sectors.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include KBC, Eurofactor, Czech Export Bank, ARX Equity Partners, Espira Investments, Inven Capital, Hanon Systems, Redstone Real Estate and Budweiser/Budvar.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“They are absolutely fantastic. Really responsive, quick and good across jurisdictions. Their Prague team leads the deals and negotiations and efficiently cooperates with lawyers from other jurisdictions who advise on local laws and market standards. They understand the specifics of venture capital deal making and are very good at identification of crucial issues for the client.”
Restructuring
“Very good experience from past transactions, professional and experienced team that is easy to work with, ability to come up with creative solutions.”
Stuchlíková & Partners is a full-service law firm based in Prague and is founded by partner Zuzana Stuchlíková.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on equity capital markets deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the capital markets and payment services licence sectors.
Deloitte Legal is one of the “Big Four” accounting firms, with a presence in the Czech Republic since 1990. It has 5 locations in the jurisdiction, with offices in Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Pilsen and Hradec Králové.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance and M&A deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include UBM Development Group, JUDr. Jaroslav Brož, VŠCHT, Moravia Containers, SCTbio, Crestyl Holding and its subsidiaries, Braiins Systems, Advanto Group, Air Bank, Caterpillar Financial Services, CTP Invest, LASTR and NN Životní pojišťovna.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“In addition to a qualified legal service, the benefit was also good communication with the participating employees and operative finding of solutions on the given issue.”
M&A
“Professionality and strong background.”
Established in 1990, Vejmelka & Wünsch is a full-service firm based in Prague, where it employs 10 lawyers.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, debt capital markets, M&A and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the automotive, technology and telecommunications, healthcare, energy, banking, real estate, investment management, industrials and manufacturing, logistics, construction and materials industries.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Borgers CS, KV Material, SeneCura, FVE III Tuchlovice, International Capital Market Association, International Securities Lending Association, Power Corporation of Canada, Citigroup Global Markets, HET -Pragoelast, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik, Messe Düsseldorf, Royalton Partners, Ravikon, CHEP Deutschland and Salesforce UK.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“They provided comprehensive and in-depth legal advice.”
Insolvency
“Deep knowledge in commercial agreements.”
Established in 1996, Weinhold Legal is a full-service Czech firm, with offices Prague and Brno. It employs 30 lawyers, including three partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A, project development deals, and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the culture, real estate, meal and leisure time voucher provider, manufacturing, hospitality, technology, energy, transport, waste utilities and infrastructure sectors.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Sodexo, MeetFactory, Wood-Forest Group, Resistant AI, Tech Mahindra, Pneumax Holding, SimpleCell, Obec Chronice, Vodohospodářské zařízení Šumperk, VPK Servis, ProPark, Trimét Prag, Bezrealitky, Inventi, Metrostav, CZT, Active Optix and Steelcase.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Good knowledge of both US and Czech law. Great M&A expertise.”
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.
Wolf Theiss is a leading Austrian firm with a European network that includes offices in 13 jurisdictions. The Czech branch of the firm was established in 1998, based in Prague, and employs 19 lawyers including three partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, project development deals, and restructuring and insolvency deals. In terms of M&A work, the firm is active in private equity M&A, advising clients on complex cross-border deals. The capital markets team advises clients on novel bond issues and assists banks, financial institutions and corporate clients.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Lama Energy Group, Dako-cz, Raiffeisenbank, Česká spořitelna, Logstor, Teren Operations, ERGO Austria International, Bain Capital, Cinven, Baring Private Equity Asia and TA Associates.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“We were very happy with the support of the team. The team was very responsive, answered all our inquiries quickly and with exhaustive comments. They are problem solvers, where you can delegate also part of the thinking, especially on the possible risks, which is a critical issue with transactional docs in M&A.”
Restructuring
“The Wolf Theiss team in Prague is particularly apt at providing complex advisory that involves both the disputes angle and transactional expertise. Their advice is always thought-out, solution-driven and they have excellent commercial understanding.”
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.
BBH, advokátní kancelář, s.r.o. (BBH) is a prominent Czech law firm with over 55 lawyers operating in Prague (Czech Republic) and Bratislava (Slovakia). Due to its size and scope of expertise, BBH is able to support clients in all areas of legal practice, including civil, commercial and criminal law. BBH belongs to the market leaders especially in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Regulation, M&A Corporate, Litigation & Arbitration, Insolvency & Restructuring, TMT, Antitrust and Competition.
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners is a full service law firm which provides legal advice in all areas of commercial law. With a team of around 20 dedicated legal professionals, CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners has earned itself a formidable reputation in the Czech legal market where it concentrates on advising both international and domestic clients, as well as representing clients in cross-border cases.
