Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Czech Republic
Band 3
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Provided by Schoenherr
Schoenherr’s eu & competition practice advises clients from across all industries in merger control, anti-trust and state aid matters at European and national levels throughout the firm’s comprehensive network in the CEE region, and its office in Brussels.
In addition, the practice supports other teams when specific issues under European law arise, for instance under the Accession Agreements of new Member States.
Chambers Review
Schoenherr's team in Prague often collaborates with its colleagues in Austria to advise on the Czech merger clearance and foreign direct investment aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions. In addition, the law firm frequently assists clients with competition law compliance mandates, particularly with respect to distribution strategies.
Work Highlights
- Schoenherr assisted Japan Industrial Partners with the Czech merger clearance and FDI aspects of its acquisition of Toshiba.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is quick and business-friendly."
"The best commercial solution for the client is always in the team's focus."
"The lawyers give us full-picture advice, having a very deep understanding of competition law."
"The members of the Schoenherr team seem capable and knowledgeable."
"The lawyers respond immediately, including suggestions for solutions."
"The team is quick and business-friendly."
"The best commercial solution for the client is always in the team's focus."
"The lawyers give us full-picture advice, having a very deep understanding of competition law."
"The members of the Schoenherr team seem capable and knowledgeable."
"The lawyers respond immediately, including suggestions for solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Jan Kupcik enters the rankings this year on the back of impressive feedback from commentators. He is particularly active in merger clearance and FDI filings. In addition, he often assists clients with competition law compliance matters.
"He is a great competition law expert with an insight into business. He is flexible and active in finding the solutions we need."
"Jan Kupčík is flexible, responding quickly and providing the services effectively. He's very well oriented on all issues of competition law and compliance, and he has a pragmatic approach."
"He had a very quick understanding of our requirements and how our market functions, and was able to get a good understanding of our situation very quickly."
"He is brilliant all round, very thorough and quick in his analysis, and his advice is accurate and very digestible."
"He has been extremely quick, succinct and practical in his advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Schoenherr
Czech Republic
Clients
Provided by Schoenherr
CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD
Clarivate Analytics LLC
Continental Group (ContiTech AG, Continental Barum)
Continental Group (ContiTrade, Continental Matador Rubber)
Czech Association of Tyre Producers and Importers
EVO Payments
Flixbus
Mast-Jägermeister
Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC
Mondi AG
REWE Group (BILLA)
Industries
Provided by Schoenherr
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Industrial Engineering
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Telecommunications
Utilities