CEE Legal Matters is proud to introduce the latest in our Comparative Guides series. This one focuses on Oil & Gas in CEE.

Contributed by Kocian Solc Balastik.

Kocian Solc Balastik has advised KGAL Investment Group on its acquisition the 50-megawatt Saxonie solar power plant project from Sev.en and Micronix Group. Sole practitioner Petr Vorisek advised the sellers.

Kocian Solc Balastik has advised Concens Investments on financing phase II of the Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park project via Trinity Bank.

In 2021, a new Construction Act (No. 283/2021 Coll.) was adopted in the Czech Republic. This groundbreaking legal norm was designed to solve problems in the permitting process for infrastructure and other projects, such as lengthy administrative procedures, a cumbersome process of obtaining consents and opinions from various authorities, and often a lack of coordination among authorities, which frequently caused inconsistencies in interpreting the law as well as delays.

Kocian Solc Balastik has advised Seyfor on its acquisition of Recruitis.io. 

Kocian Solc Balastik and Hillbridges have advised J&T Banka on Discovery Group’s Centro Nitra refinancing. DLA Piper reportedly advised Discovery Group.

Kocian Solc Balastik has advised Seyfor on the acquisition of Datacruit from GoodGroup. Briza & Trubac advised GoodGroup.

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.

Kocian Solc Balastik has advised Dagmar Havlova on the entry of BTL Healthcare Technologies as a new investor into Lucerna Palace. Dunovska & Partners reportedly advised BTL.

Kocian Solc Balastik has successfully represented REMA before the European Commission regarding a complaint to investigate whether the Czech Republic, acting through the Ministry of the Environment, violated its obligations under EU law by creating an anti-competitive environment in the packaging sector in favor of EKO-KOM.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. While in the legal field maintaining client relationships is vital, there are occasions when law firms must end engagements. To explore some of the reasons that might lead to this, we asked: After accepting mandates, what have been the main reasons for which you ended up having to drop clients?

Kocian Solc Balastik has advised Igor Strecek and Sandberg Capital on the sale of the Czech part of Webglobe to Group.one.

Kocian Solc Balastik has advised J&T Bank on the financing aspects of a joint venture between the CPI Property Group and Best Hotel Properties, which purchased a 50% stake in a EUR 347 million portfolio of eight hotel properties.

Kocian Solc Balastik has advised SMV Invest Group on an issue of perpetual certificates in the Czech Republic.

Kocian Solc Balastik has advised the Seyfor Group on its acquisition of a 35% stake in Digitask from Filip Drimalka.

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Kocian Solc Balastik has advised the Corinthia Group on the long-term lease for the Corinthia Prague hotel with a company from the Czech Inn Holding group. FMK Florian Michalek Kvasnicka reportedly advised the counterparty.