Eversheds Sutherland has advised Silon on its acquisition of Pesl.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Silon on 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.
NIS2 Directive and the new Bill on Cybersecurity
What is the NIS2 Directive and from when does it apply?
Lucie Smrkovska Becomes Group Director Legal Leasing at CTP
Former Rowan Legal Of Counsel Lucie Smrkovska has joined CTP as its new Group Director of Legal Leasing in the Czech Republic.
Clifford Chance and GT Legal Advise on Oriens Group's Acquisition of Znojemske Strojirny Financing
Clifford Chance has advised Ceska Sporitelna on the financing of Oriens Group's acquisition of Znojemske Strojirny. GT Legal advised Oriens Group.
Schoenherr Advises on Resalta’s Sale of Resalta BV Netherlands to Aggreko
Schoenherr, working with Rutgers & Posch, has advised the shareholders of Resalta on the disposal of a controlling stake in Resalta BV Netherlands, including its Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Romanian, and Czech Republic subsidiaries, to Aggreko. A&O Shearman reportedly advised Aggreko.
Kinstellar Advises on Green Loan Financing for CPI Property Group in the Czech Republic
Kinstellar has advised CSOB on financing a portfolio of rooftop solar power plants for CPI Property Group in the Czech Republic via a green loan.
New Rules for Fleet Insurance in the Czech Republic
On 5 June 2024, the Czech government introduced a proposal to the Czech Parliament that brings fundamental changes to fleet insurance in the Czech Republic. This proposal provides additional obligations on fleet policyholders. Please see the details below.
Czech Republic Knowledge Partner
PRK Partners, one of the leading Central European law firms, has been helping clients achieve their business objectives almost 30 years. Our team of lawyers, based in our Prague, Ostrava, and Bratislava offices, has a unique knowledge of Czech and Slovak law and of the business environment. Our lawyers studied at top law schools in the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland and elsewhere. They also have experience working for leading international and domestic law firms in a number of jurisdictions. We speak your language, too. Our legal team is fluent in more than 15 languages, including all the key languages of the region.
PRK Partners has one of the most experienced legal teams on the market. We are consistently rated as one of the leading law firms in the region. We have received many significant honours and awards for our work. We represent the interests of international clients operating in the Czech Republic in an efficient way, combining local knowledge with an understanding of their global requirements in a business-friendly approach. We are one of the largest law firms in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Our specialised teams of lawyers and tax advisors advise major global corporations as well as local companies. We provide comprehensive legal advice drawing on our profound knowledge of local law and markets.
Our legal advice delivers tangible results – as proven by our strong track record. We are the only Czech member firm of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. As one of the leading law firms in the region, we have received many national and international awards, in some cases several years in a row. Honours include the Chambers Europe Award for Excellence, The Lawyer and Czech and Slovak Law Firm of the Year. Thanks to our close cooperation with leading international law firms and strong local players, we can serve clients in multiple jurisdictions around the globe. Our strong network means that we can meet your needs, wherever you do business.
PRK Partners has been repeatedly voted among the most socially responsible firms in the category of small and mid-sized firms and was awarded the bronze certificate at the annual TOP Responsible Firm of the Year Awards.
Our work is not only “business”: we have participated on a longstanding basis in a wide variety of pro bono projects and supported our partners from the non-profit sector (Kaplicky Centre Endowment Fund, Tereza Maxová Foundation, Czech Donors Forum, etc.).
Firm's website: www.prkpartners.com
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