Glatzová & Co. is one of the Czech Republic's leading independent law firms, with offices in both Prague and Bratislava. Established in 1994, the firm comprises more than 30 lawyers and is led by experienced partners including founder and corporate practitioner Vladimíra Glatzová, Jiří Sixta, Martin Dančišin, Libor Němec, Jan Veselý, Jindřich Král and Erik Kolan.

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