Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Czech Republic
Band 2
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+420 2 2410 3316About
Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík
We are a market leader in M&A, Corporate Law and Restructuring, advising on incorporating all kinds of Czech companies, legal and tax structuring, the sale and purchase of shares, enterprises (and their parts) and assets, corporate statutory matters, corporate restructuring (including mergers, demergers, spin-offs and changes of legal form) and related regulatory issues (in particular, competition clearance and listing rules).
KŠB is a recognized pioneer in the use of new legal concepts and transaction structures. Partner Jan Dědič is the author of the Mergers Act and co-author of the Corporations Act in force since 2014.
The M&A transactional work of our lawyers has been widely acclaimed for many years, also at an international level. KŠB and its individual lawyers, (for example Dagmar Dubecká, and Martin Šolc) are regularly included by prestigious international rating agencies amongst the leading law firms of the Czech Republic in this area, as well as amongst the leading Czech transactional lawyers.
Chambers Review
Kocián Šolc Balaštík boasts a highly experienced corporate team advising on all types of transactions, including sales and acquisitions, as well as the negotiation of cooperation agreements and group restructurings. Kocián Šolc Balaštík is particularly active in the domestic market, serving a strong portfolio of well-known companies from the IT, energy and food and beverage industries as clientele. In conjunction with international law firms, Kocián Šolc Balaštík also assists with the Czech law aspects of cross-border deals.
Work Highlights
- Kocián Šolc Balaštík advised J&T ARCH INVESTMENTS on the acquisition of a stake in Moneta Money Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The service is flawless and the communication is excellent."
"The firm is great at managing complex projects. The team prepared and explained everything in detail and was always at hand when needed."
"KSB understands my level of risk and how I approach things."
"I am happy to work with them because of the firm's strong commercial awareness."
"KSB is able to put a team of subject matter experts on every case we work on together."
"The service is flawless and the communication is excellent."
"The firm is great at managing complex projects. The team prepared and explained everything in detail and was always at hand when needed."
"KSB understands my level of risk and how I approach things."
"I am happy to work with them because of the firm's strong commercial awareness."
"KSB is able to put a team of subject matter experts on every case we work on together."
Notable Practitioners
Founding partner Martin Šolc is appreciated for his breadth of expertise in handling complex and often cross-border acquisitions across the hospitality and mobility solutions sectors.
"He is one of the smartest lawyers."
Head of the department, Dagmar Dubecká is well placed to handle a broad array of matters, including squeeze-outs, sales and acquisitions as well as cooperation agreements. She is visible on deals in the food and beverages, real estate and life science sectors.
"She is able to give tailored advice to foreign investors."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kocián Šolc Balaštík
Czech Republic
Members
Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík
Head of Department
Drahomír Tomašuk
Jan Dědič
Jan Lasák
Ján Béreš
Martin Krejčí
Martin Kubík
Vlastimil Pihera
Clients
Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík
ARETE INVEST
Asental Group
Beire Acquisition
Corinthia Palace Hotel Company Limited
DIC Corporation
Hexpol Group
Inner Mongolia Mengtai
J&T Group
MSX International
Mattoni 1873
NIBE AB
Nation 1
O2 Czech Republic
PepsiCo CZ
SLOT Group a.s., Czech Republic
Sandberg Capital
Solitea
YIT Stavo
ČEZ
Škoda Transportation
Industries
Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík
Aerospace & Defence
Banks
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Media
Mining & Metals
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure
Utilities