Clifford Chance has advised Arete on the bank financing of its portfolio in excess of EUR 100 million from a consortium of banks including Ceska Sporitelna and Slovenska Sporitelna.
Is the Czech Republic Ready for Class Actions? Some Parts of the Draft Law May yet Be Amended
As early as 25 June 2023, legislation should come into force in the Czech Republic that could give consumers another powerful weapon in the battle against unfair business practices. This legislation introduces the so-called class action lawsuit, which will allow multiple victims, each typically holding small claims, to join together for united representation in court proceedings.
CSRD – General Outline of New Requirements in the Area of Governance
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) took effect on 5 January 2023. This directive amends the Non-Financial Reporting Directive of 2014 (NFRD) and introduces more detailed requirements for non-financial reporting in the area of ESG.
Czech Republic: Electronization of Healthcare and Telemedicine
The electronization of healthcare (eHealth) streamlines processes in healthcare and improves the quality and availability of medical care. Some elements of eHealth already existed in Czech law, but the legislation was fragmented. To set the general framework, basic rules, and standards for the functioning of eHealth, a new Act No 325/2021 Coll., on electronization of healthcare (Act) was adopted, with effect from January 1, 2022.
Dunovska & Partners, GT Legal, and AK Zizlavsky Advise on Aricoma's Acquisition of Sabris CZ Subsidiary
Dunovska & Partners has advised the Aricoma Group on its acquisition of parts of a subsidiary from Sabris CZ. GT Legal and AK Zizlavsky advised Sabris.
The Czech Republic Government Adopts a Long-Awaited Amendment Changing Rules for Energy Price Caps Applicable to Large Enterprises
In accordance with a contemplated change of the existing EU Temporary Crisis Framework rules stipulating for state aid limits applicable to the whole European Economic Area, the amended Czech Government Regulation sets forth Czech national limits applicable to delivery points in the Czech Republic.
Landmark Decision of the Constitutional Court: Do You Need Information from the Health System?
If you need statistical data maintained by the National Health Information System for your work or scientific research, whether demographic data on births or deaths, statistics on cancer patients, information on assisted reproduction or other information, you will be interested in a landmark decision of the Constitutional Court.
Did You Know: 12-Month Czech M&A Leaderboard
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, although a total of ten lawyers worked on three reported Corporate/M&A deals in the Czech Republic over the past 12 months, only one of those ten reported working on more?
Yet Another Amendment to the Consumer Protection Act. What Other Surprises are in Store for E-Shops?
Do you sell goods to consumers through ane-shop? Do you feel like you already know everything there is to know about the great consumer amendment from all the different articles? While it's true that plenty has been written about the end of fake reviews and discounts, the legal guarantee or the specific labelling of the "order with obligation to pay" button, this is much more than a "button amendment". What affect will it have, for example, on personalising the price for a particular consumer?
A Closer Look at The Amended Czech Consumer Law: Ban on "Fake" Consumer Reviews
In recent months, we have seen several regulatory initiatives impacting the Czech online business environment. There is a lot to unpack, which is why we have prepared a series of Legal Insights to help you understand what will change in 2023.
Busy Busy Czech MPs: A Buzz Interview with Sylvie Sobolova of KSB
The Czech legislature has been recently working on several new laws and amendments, including adopting whistleblowing and energy price cap-related regulations, according to Kocian Solc Balastik Partner Sylvie Sobolova.
Allen & Overy Advises Raiffeisenbank on EUR 500 Million Sustainable Note Issuance
Allen & Overy has advised Raiffeisenbank on its EUR 500 million issuance of senior non-preferred sustainable notes under its international debt issuance program. White & Case reportedly advised the managers.
BPV Braun Partners Advises Creditas Group on Acquisition of InterGen
BPV Braun Partners, working with Watson Farley & Williams, has advised the Creditas Group on the acquisition of British energy group InterGen. Herbert Smith Freehills reportedly advised the sellers.
Schoenherr Advises Metro on Acquisition of 25% Stake in Kosik Holding
Schoenherr has advised Metro on its acquisition of a 25% stake in Kosik Holding with a 5% option on top if Kosik expands into other CEE markets in collaboration with Metro. White & Case reportedly advised Kosik.
KSB Advises National Theatre in Prague on Construction Proceedings
Kocian Solc Balastik has helped the Czech National Theatre obtain a building permit for the redevelopment of its New Stage and Operations buildings.
On the Possibility to Avoid a Corporate Transformation in Insolvency Proceedings
In its recent decision in re Smusta a.s., the Supreme Court ruled on the possibility to avoid a corporate transformation in insolvency proceedings.
Cytowski & Partners Advises Filuta AI on USD 2.5 Million Pre-Seed Financing
Cytowski & Partners has advised Czech start-up Filuta AI on its USD 2.5 million pre-seed financing with Nation 1, SPM Invest, and Czech Founders VC.
KSB Advises BiQ Group on Acquisition of Puxdesign
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised the BiQ Group – investment group Intefi Capital’s technology division – on its acquisition of Puxdesign.