Czech Republic

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."