Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Czech Republic
Band 1
Contact number
+420 296 798 111About
Provided by CMS
CMS is recognised as a leading M&A advisor in the Czech Republic by major legal directories. We have been present in the Czech Republic for more than 30 years and are continuously involved in the country’s headline transactions. The combination of our international experience and local know-how gives us a unique understanding of the key issues of importance when acquiring or selling a Czech business.
With domestic experts and English law practitioners on the ground in 15 offices across the region, we can mobilise international specialist teams quickly to manage cross-border and domestic transactions. We add value by thinking and acting beyond our traditional role to secure the competitive edge for our clients in an ever-changing business environment. Whether they are a global multinational group or a dynamic domestic business, we deliver a tailored, commercial, cost effective solutions, covering areas including M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, outsourcing, group restructuring and privatisations.
Our team include experts in sectors such as banking, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, insurance, life sciences, real estate and construction, technology and media. This means we save our clients time and money by understanding their specific issues, providing advice within context and pinpointing the commercial issues and risks in their transactions.
Chambers Review
CMS is a renowned law firm active on both domestic and international big-ticket M&A deals. The team is well equipped to handle transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions, especially in the CEE region. Clients of the law firm hail from the energy and technology sectors. CMS often advises private equity funds and investor companies on high-profile transactions.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised 4iG on its acquisition of ONE Telecommunications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS has a combination of experience and dedication with senior lawyers."
"The team never missed a deadline and the quality of work was first-class."
"The lawyers have a strong commercial sense."
"CMS offers a local market perspective. The team is like our ears on the ground."
"The transaction was complex and the team did a great job of handling all aspects."
"CMS has a combination of experience and dedication with senior lawyers."
"The team never missed a deadline and the quality of work was first-class."
"The lawyers have a strong commercial sense."
"CMS offers a local market perspective. The team is like our ears on the ground."
"The transaction was complex and the team did a great job of handling all aspects."
Notable Practitioners
Top-rated lawyer Helen Rodwell advises on large cross-border transactions, including asset sales and equity investments. Her clientele comprises investors and companies from the technology and energy sectors.
"In the Czech market, Helen has a lot of gravitas in respect of her negotiation of M&A deals."
"She is a very experienced deal maker."
"Helen is a very strong and talented lawyer and we are very happy with her work."
"She provides great leadership to the team throughout the process."
"Helen is calm, commercial and technically excellent."