What we say about the firm's legal practice in Czech Republic
Banking, finance and capital markets
Within Banking, finance and capital markets, Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. is a second tier firm,
The ‘exceptionally good’ Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. advised Cetelem CR, the consumer finance arm of issuer BNP Paribas Fortis, on the establishment of a five-year guaranteed MTN programme of up to CZK10bn. It is advising Letiste Praha on a syndicated guarantee facility replacing an outstanding guarantee in respect of borrowings from the EIB, and advised Ceská sporitelna and UniCredit Bank as arrangers and lenders on the CZK580m club working capital financing of Diamo. Ondrej Petr heads the team, which also includes recently promoted partner Jan Topinka.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. is a second tier firm,
Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o.’s full-service team represents foreign investors and domestic and international corporations. It advised Lenzig on its 75% acquisition of Biocel Paskov and KBC Private Equity on its €50m sale of a majority stake in Novaservis. Other clients include Ringier Axel Springer CZ and Credo Ventures. Robert Nešpurek has an ‘excellent combination of law and business acumen’, and is recommended along with Dušan Sedlácek and ‘charismatic’ practice head Jaroslav Havel.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. is a third tier firm,
Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o.’s litigation and arbitration practice includes administrative and insolvency proceedings, and it is also known for advising foreign investors in enforcement proceedings. It is representing the City of Prague – Prague 1 in arbitration over alleged damages incurred during the privatisation of municipal apartments. It is also representing the Czech Football Association in approximately 25 sports law litigations. Marek Vojácek, Dušan Sedlácek, and Daniel Ulicný co-head the practice, which expanded in 2011 by recruiting three new senior associates.
Real estate and construction
Within Real estate and construction, Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. is a first tier firm,
Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. advises public and private sector clients on all aspects of real estate transactions and projects, including zoning, planning, and PPP. It is advising City of Tábor on the €44m long lease of a brownfield site for restoration and development via EU and government funds in the form of a hybrid PPP project. It handles the real estate needs of several Czech ministries and companies such as Arcadis, Hochtief, Coca-Cola, and Hyundai Motoring Manufacturing.
TMT
Within TMT, Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. is a second tier firm,
Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. has particular expertise in IT law, including outsourcing, implementation, and data protection, and also advises on IT sector competition issues. It is advising IBM on the state treasury’s IT implementation project, as well as other IP and software matters. Practice head Robert Nešpurek ‘always gets the job done’. Senior associate Richard Otevrel is ‘the first port of call for data protection work’ and has a ‘solid understanding of IT law’.
Tax
Within Tax, Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. is a third tier firm,
Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o. provides ‘excellent legal and tax advice’, and finds ‘sophisticated and often innovative solutions to complicated matters’ concerning M&A or restructurings of subsidiaries. It advised Medicon on global tax restructuring, including advice on de-merger into two separate companies. David Neveselý, Marek Lošan, and senior associate Jan Krejsa have ‘excellent knowledge of Czech and international tax structuring’.