Kocian Solc Balastik has advised Seyfor on its acquisition of Recruitis.io.
New Building Act - Part 3
The new Czech Building Act (Act No. 283/2021 Coll., the Building Act, as amended (NBA)) became effective on 1 January 2024 and gradually replaces legislation set forth primarily in Act No. 183/2006 Coll., on zoning and building regulations (Building Act), as amended (OBA).
KSB and Hillbridges Advises J&T Banka on Centro Nitra Refinancing
Kocian Solc Balastik and Hillbridges have advised J&T Banka on Discovery Group’s Centro Nitra refinancing. DLA Piper reportedly advised Discovery Group.
KSB and Briza & Trubac Advise on Seyfor’s Acquisition of Datacruit
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised Seyfor on the acquisition of Datacruit from GoodGroup. Briza & Trubac advised GoodGroup.
Is an Amendment to the Competition Act in the Works?
You may have noticed that there has been a discussion about an amendment to the Act on Protection of Competition in recent weeks. If it passes the legislative procedure, what would it mean in practice?
Kinstellar and Talers Advises on Genesis Capital's Acquisition of Predvyber
Kinstellar has advised Genesis Growth Equity Fund I on the acquisition of a majority stake in Predvyber. Talers advised Predvyber.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Silon on Acquisition of Pesl
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Silon on its acquisition of Pesl.
Prague-matic International Law Firms
Since the early 1990s, following the fall of the Iron Curtain, international law firms have established and expanded their presence in the Czech Republic, creating a dynamic legal market alongside burgeoning local firms. Deloitte Legal Czech Republic Managing Partner Martin Bohuslav and CMS Prague and Bratislava Partner Helen Rodwell explore the strategic entries, exits, and endurance of these firms amidst evolving market conditions and economic challenges in the region.
Inside Insight: Richard Bacek of Siemens
Siemens General Counsel for the Czech Republic and Slovakia Richard Bacek talks about his transition from law firms to in-house and ongoing challenges including navigating new legislation, such as cybersecurity regulations.
Know Your Lawyer: Tomas Sequens of Kocian Solc Balastik
An in-depth look at Tomas Sequens of Kocian Solc Balastik covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Czech Republic: Changes in Alternative Fund Regulation
Investment funds in the Czech Republic are regulated by the Czech Investment Companies and Investment Funds Act (ZISIF) and by local implementing regulations (governmental decrees and decrees of the Czech National Bank – CNB).
Petra Zunova Becomes Director of Legal Affairs at Phrase
Former White & Case Associate Petra Zunova has become the Director of Legal Affairs at Phrase.
Czech Class Actions Series – Part II
Czech Class Actions Act already effective: who are the subjects of class actions in the Czech Republic?
Binder Groesswang and Baker McKenzie Advise on NKMS Holding's Acquisition of Gienanth Group Austrian and Czech Subsidiaries
Binder Groesswang has advised NKMS Holding on the acquisition of Austrian and Czech subsidiaries of the German-based Gienanth Group. Baker McKenzie advised Gienanth Group.
BBH Advises Nordic Telecom Holdings on Sale of Nordic Telecom Regional to O2 Czech Republic
BBH has advised Nordic Telecom Holdings on its sale of Nordic Telecom Regional to PPF Group-owned O2 Czech Republic.
Wolf Theiss Advises American Industrial Partners on Investment in Austin Powder
Wolf Theiss, working with Ropes & Gray, has advised American Industrial Partners on its investment in Austin Powder. Jones Day reportedly advised Austin Powder.
Havel & Partners Advises Windyty on Merger with Meteoblue
Havel & Partners has advised Windyty on its merger with Meteoblue. Kellerhals Carrard reportedly advised Meteoblue.
Dentons and A&O Shearman Advise on CPIPG EUR 250 Million Partnership with Sona Asset Management
Dentons has advised CPI Property Group and its subsidiaries CPI FIM SA and Czech Property Investments on a partnership agreement to sell a 49% common equity stake in CPI Project Invest and Finance to funds managed by Sona Asset Management for EUR 250 million. A&O Shearman and, reportedly, Milbank advised Sona Asset Management. DLA Piper reportedly advised Aareal Bank on the deal.