Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Czech Republic
Band 3
About
Provided by PRK Partners
PRK Partners is a leading law firm for corporate matters, mergers, acquisitions, takeovers and restructurings in the Central Europe region.
WE PROVIDE SERVICES PARTICULARLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Organisation and performance of legal due diligence for purchasers, sellers and target companies;
- Structuring acquisitions & divestments of companies (shares, interests, business enterprises or assets);
- Mergers, de-mergers, spin-offs and other corporate transformations, incl. advice on cross-border mergers;
- Drafting and negotiating confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, binding pre-contracts, as well as the final SPA;
- Obtaining regulatory approvals (including merger control clearance), and representation in the relevant proceedings;
- Organising & executing closing and transaction settlement procedures;
- Takeovers & restructurings of acquired companies, businesses or assets.
We closely coordinate our experts in the field of M&A, B&F, Employment, RE, IP/IT, Competition Law and other practice areas and industry sectors. As a result, we are able to provide our clients comprehensive advice and creative solutions, and to help them successfully manage their business risks.
We also represent our clients – international corporations, local companies, or private individuals – in multijurisdictional M&A deals, including transaction structuring and negotiations.
Tax advisors are members of our team, and thus we can procure effective tax advice for structuring transactions.
Chambers Review
The lawyers at PRK Partners work on a broad range of matters, including divestments, acquisitions and restructurings. The law firm often handles the Czech law aspects of large-scale cross-border matters, in cooperation with international firms. PRK Partners represents clients from a broad range of industries including automotive, real estate, IT and energy. The firm complements its services with its strength in corporate advisory work, including assisting international clients with establishing branches in the Czech Republic.
Work Highlights
- PRK Partners advised the owner of RGW Express Group on the sale of the company's shares to the BBL Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Besides being really diligent, PRK tailors the work to the client's needs. You can see, for the lawyers, the client comes first."
"PRK Partners has an experienced team and of counsels with specialised expertise."
"PRK lawyers provide maximum cooperation."
"The team is always on top of things and has a problem-solving approach."
"Team members are easy to communicate with."
"Besides being really diligent, PRK tailors the work to the client's needs. You can see, for the lawyers, the client comes first."
"PRK Partners has an experienced team and of counsels with specialised expertise."
"PRK lawyers provide maximum cooperation."
"The team is always on top of things and has a problem-solving approach."
"Team members are easy to communicate with."
Notable Practitioners
Martin Kříž frequently assists clients with transactions involving the Czech Republic and Slovakia, acting on acquisitions, investments and sales. He has a number of clients from the technology sector.
"He is a very solid and clever guy, who really understands how the market moves."
"His expertise in translating law into the local market is important and essential."
"Martin Kříž is a true M&A expert."