Kocian Solc Balastik has advised the Prazska Plynarenska group on its intra-group restructuring and the creation of a new holding structure.

The content of communications recorded by criminal law enforcement authorities (LEAs) and traffic and location data; Not only voice communications, but also electronic messages made not only from a mobile phone, but also from landlines and other devices; Records of surveillance of persons and property by the LEAs. This and other information have so far reached the Czech national competition authority (Czech NCA) without being able to use it legally as evidence in the proceedings.

Allen & Overy has advised manager Wood & Company Financial Services on the establishment of a ten-year secured bond program for City Home Finance III with a value of up to CZK 1 billion and on the first bond issuance with a total expected nominal value of up to CZK 400 million.

The EU Directives on Work-life balance and on Transparent and predictable working conditions are expected to take effect in the Czech national legislation in the second half of 2023 with some exceptions starting on 1 January 2024. They will bring about significant changes and obligations for the employers. What will they mean for businesses?

Clifford Chance has advised Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka on the partial refinancing of the purchase price for Emma Alpha Holding's acquisition of a controlling ownership interest in FAVI Online.

PRK Partners has advised lead co-managers Ceska Sporitelna, Komercni Banka, J&T Banka, and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia on Czechoslovak Group’s CZK 4.5 billion bond issuance, which contains an option of an increase up to CZK 5 billion.

Are you going to argue legal professional privilege? If so, you may be interested in a recent judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (the "CJEU"), which significantly expands the scope of legal professional privilege.

DRV Legal has advised Jet Investment on its sale of Benvig Heat Transfer to the shareholders of Montaze Prerov and other investors. JSK advised the buyers on the deal.

Ondrej Florian has become an Equity Partner at Havel & Partners, while Katerina Slavikova, Jaroslav Baier, Ondrej Curilla, Petr Oplustil, and Miroslav Vozab were appointed as Partners at the firm.

Cytowski and Partners has advised Czech Republic-based automated network assurance platform IP Fabric on its USD 25 million Series B financing led by One Peak and including Senovo and Presto Ventures. Goodwin Procter advised One Peak.

Former Dentons Partner Jan Prochazka has joined KPMG Legal in the Czech Republic as a Local Partner.

Glatzova & Co has advised Smartlook founders Petr Janosik and Ondrej Machek on the sale of the company to Cisco.

Kinstellar has advised Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka on its EUR 85 million long-term financing for a retail and logistics real estate portfolio of the CPI Property Group in the Czech Republic. 

Former White & Case Counsel David Ilczyszyn has joined Rovenska & Partners in Prague as a Partner in early July 2023.

The so-called M&A tool is probably the most impactful element of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), affecting many global and even local transactions. A first read of the FSR's provisions may give the incorrect impression that the tool covers only few large transactions, but its impact may be much more significant than this. Let us take a closer look at what to keep in mind when engaging in an M&A transaction process.

Kinstellar has advised Localazy's founder on the approximately EUR 500,000 venture capital investment into the company by Garage Angels, 12Bullets, Lighthouse Ventures, and JIC Ventures. Hladky Legal advised Garage Angels on leading the round. Hladky Legal and, reportedly, KroupaHelan also advised the other investors.

Nicotine pouches are small pouches or pads containing nicotine and no tobacco. They are placed under the lip so that the nicotine is absorbed into the body through the mucous membrane. This alternative to traditional tobacco products, especially cigarettes, has been growing in popularity in recent years.

Nedelka Kubac Advokati has successfully represented Zasilkovna in filing objections with the Czech Competition Authority against Ceska Posta's intended acquisition of the postal item delivery business of PNS.