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. handles an impressive array of work, including bond offerings for such clients as J&T IB and Capital Markets a.s., and major export financings for PPF banka. Other clients include Bank of America and Home Credit Group. The firm enhanced its regulatory expertise when it recruited Adam Necas from the Czech National Bank in 2012. Practice head Tomáš Otruba is well regarded.

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

BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. handles an impressive volume of work for active clients such as PPF Group and Škoda. In 2012, the firm advised B&B Electronics on its acquisition of Conel. Jiri Nemec heads this ‘talented’ team, in which Vladimir Uhde, Petr Precechtel, and Tomáš Pešek are all recommended.

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

Arbitration is a cornerstone of BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s.’ practice, which also handles civil litigation before the Czech courts. The firm recently represented a Czech investor in the energy sector in arbitration proceedings against multinational companies regarding breach of the shareholders’ agreement. František Honsa is the key contact.

Within Real estate and construction, tier 4

BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. is regularly instructed on high-value matters, and is representing Bell & Blake in the sale of Navetina, a company holding a significant portfolio of land plots. The firm also advised PPF Real Estate on a large leasing of Moscow office space. Jiri Sterba heads the team.

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

BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. has a strong record in licensing compliance and ICT provision projects. Key clients include the Ministry of the Interior and Omnicom Media Group.

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

BBH, advokatni kancelar, v.o.s. advises on tax matters through its affiliation with Fucik & Partneri, s.r.o., and is particularly well known for fund structuring. The highly respected Petr Precechtel has extensive experience in tax law.