Kinstellar > Prague, Czech Republic > Firm Profile

Kinstellar > The Legal 500 Rankings

Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Kinstellar’s corporate and M&A practice is well equipped to advise on big-ticket, cross-border M&A transactions, in addition to local and international corporate reorganisations. Benefiting from a steady pipeline of corporate clients, the firm also frequently advises venture capital funds on investments in the Czech Republic, as well as assisting foreign investors with greenfield foreign direct investment projects. Jan Juroška leads the department and is a specialist in all elements of corporate law, including joint ventures and corporate finance. Managing partner Lukáš Ševčík is another active member of the team, as is managing associate Michal Kníž.

Czech Republic > Projects and energy Tier 1

Kinstellar’s projects and energy department offers a full-service practice, covering transactional and advisory work in relation to a variety of matters, including gas infrastructure projects and highway construction. Other mandates handled by the firm include electricity, gas and metal commodities trading, ESG compliance advice, public law planning and construction, and environmental regulatory concerns. Leveraging its cross-border presence, the firm is well-placed to advise international clients from the district heating, electricity, and oil and gas sectors. Kamil Blažek leads the team and has notable prowess in water and waste regulation, as well as joint venture deals which involve energy assets development. Managing associate Michal Forýtek is a key contact and primarily focuses on energy and public procurement law. Counsel Jan Lehký is a notable member of the group.

Czech Republic > Projects and PPP Tier 1

At Kinstellar, the established projects and PPP department routinely handles transactional and advisory matters, as well as project development and energy mandates, project finance, infrastructure and construction work. The firm has demonstrable know-how in the technical and physical aspects of energy generation, trading, and distribution, and often advises clients in the gas, renewable, nuclear, and district heating sectors. Recent work highlights include providing environmental regulatory advice, handling the structuring of large-scale motorways, and public law planning and construction. Kamil Blažek oversees the practice and focuses on infrastructure and water and waste regulation, and is regularly engaged by international energy corporations and governmental entities. Managing associate Michal Forýtek is a notable member of the team, and covers long-term supply and gas transmission agreements.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Reputed for its expertise in the transactional elements of the field, Kinstellar’s real estate department is frequently engaged by major domestic and international clients, and often carries out cross-border work. The team routinely advises on real estate restructuring, development, planning and ESG matters, and energy-related concerns. Recently, the group has assisted with landmark deals relating to large institutional funds and logistics developers. Klára Štepánková heads the group with longstanding experience in the industry, and primarily focuses on distress deals and real estate finance. Kamil Blažek and Jan Juroška are notable members of the practice and specialise in transactional and corporate real estate work, respectively.

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

Kinstellar’s banking, finance and capital markets team is regularly engaged by domestic and international banks and corporations to advise on syndicated lending, acquisition and real estate financing matters, as well as export and trade finance transactions. With demonstrated cross-border capabilities, the firm often advises on the Czech elements of multi-jurisdictional finance deals, and offers know-how on compliance issues and sensitive investigations across the Czech Republic and broader CEE region. The department is led by Martina Březinová.

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Kinstellar’s extensive dispute resolution offering covers all forms of arbitration and litigation, with a particular focus on commercial disputes within the fields of telecoms, energy, real estate, and tech. In addition to its demonstrable track record in handling complex M&A and employment disputes, the firm has shown recent activity in representing shareholders in the pharmaceutical industry. The group is also regularly instructed to act in white-collar crime cases. The practice is led by Tomáš Čihula, who has longstanding experience in complex competition disputes. At the senior associate level, Radim Kotrba is a recent addition to the team, while Petra Ledvinková predominantly handles domestic court cases.

Czech Republic > TMT Tier 2

Kinstellar’s TMT offering is broad, and includes data protection concerns, copyright law issues, cybersecurity, regulatory matters, and domain disputes. Elsewhere, the firm handles administrative proceedings before inspection authorities, and also assists clients with tech litigation. The firm is well-placed to undertake both local and international work, and counts global corporations such as Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. amongst its roster of clients. Petr Bratský leads the practice and focuses on the preparation and negotiation of tech agreements, in addition to tech-related M&A transactions. At the associate level, Petra Ledvinková and Jakub Šťastný are members to note.

Czech Republic > Employment Tier 3

Kinstellar’s employment team is frequently engaged by both local and international clients to advise on a broad range of matters including cross-border business transfers, the engagement of contingent workers, and collective dismissals. The firm also has experience in handling terminations, the implementation of internal regulations, and occupational health and safety issues. Kamil Blažek leads the group and often oversees cases relating to mass dismissals and restructurings. Senior associate Martina Mazůrková is a key contact within the practice and specialises in the employment-related aspects of M&A transactions.

Czech Republic > EU and competition Tier 3

The Prague-based competition and state aid practice at Kinstellar offers guidance to clientele from a variety of industries, including life sciences, IT, energy, and finance. With expertise in handling cross-border work, often in relation to merger controls, the team is led by Tomáš Čihula, who focuses primarily on public procurement work. At the associate level, Adam Němec is a notable member of the group, and frequently covers M&A-related competition work, as is Michal Forýtek, who advises on competition matters within the energy sector.

Czech Republic > Intellectual property