The Legal 500

Within Banking, finance and capital markets, BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. is a first tier firm,

BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s.’s ‘very responsible lawyers’ advise local and international banks and investment groups on debt, asset and structured financing. The team acted for PPF Bank on a number of transactions including restructuring loans, a bond issuance and acquisition financing. It also represented Skoda Transportation on a syndicated loan. Its other clients include Czech National Bank, Bawag, ING, CEZ, Bank of America and Home Credit Group. Practice head Tomáš Otruba, Petr Mlejnek and Tomáš Sedlácek are ‘business and risk focused, and consistently find solutions’. Associate Andrea Adamcová is also recommended.

Within Corporate and M&A, BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. is a second tier firm,

BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s.’s clients include CEZ and the insurer Ceská pojiš’tovna. Skoda Holding is also a key client, for which the firm completed the sale of Skoda Power to Doosan as well as handling restructuring of its transport business. The team also advised PPF Partners on setting up joint venture holdings with Czech companies in the energy and real estate sectors. Practice heads Jirí Nemec and Tomáš Pešek provide cross-border experience, while associates Miloslav Strnad and Petr Precechtel are also recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. is a second tier firm,

BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s.’s disputes team acts for local clients including investment companies, insurers and property developers on domestic litigation and international arbitration. Recent instructions have focused on insurance litigation for clients including Czech Insurers Bureau and Skoda Power. The team also successfully defended automotive manufacturer Linde + Wiemann in an ownership dispute concerning a Czech production plant. Frantisek Honsa and Vladimir Uhde head the practice.

Within Real estate and construction, BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. is a second tier firm,

BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. acted for PPF Group on establishing a joint venture, PPF ECM Holding, one of the largest real estate holdings in CEE. The practice also advised leading Czech investors on project construction and acquisitions as well as restructurings. Practice head Jirí Šterba is an experienced hand for transactions and projects.

Within TMT, BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. is a third tier firm,

Ondrej Knebl leads the TMT practice at BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s., and has particular experience in IT law and outsourcing. The Czech Ministry of the Interior is a key client, which the team advised on telecoms and ICT infrastructure services, including contract agreements and outsourcing. Other clients include the insurer Ceská pojišt’ovna and Omnicom Media Group. Former practice head Jan Petrik left the firm.

Within Tax, BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. is a third tier firm,

BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. continues working on tax matters through its alliance with Fucík a Partneri.