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Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár

Czech Republic : Banking, finance and capital markets

Within Banking, finance and capital markets, Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár is a first tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár provides ‘flawless service’, and is ‘terrific for private equity and cross-border work’. In one highlight, department head Libor Basl led advice to ČSOB and Komerční banka on their €100m refinancing of Hame, a local food producer. On the export financing side, the firm advised a raft of banks including Czech Export Bank and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic on an export financing for PG Silesia, a Polish coal mine, which was the first club financing of its kind. In addition, the firm is acting on major restructurings for EPH and Tatra, and project financings for Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic.

Czech Republic : Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár is a first tier firm,

One of the top M&A players on the Czech market’, Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár has ‘the right mix of skilled individuals who focus on the right issues, and provide top-quality advice at very reasonable cost’. The firm is advising Energetický A Prümyslový Holding on its multi-jurisdictional acquisition of Slovak gas company, Slovenský Plynárenský Priemysel. Tomáš Skoumal is ‘firm and pragmatic’, and military and government-related transactions specialist Alexandr Cesar is ‘a great strategist, who is always focused on making the deal happen’. Other clients include Penta Investments, Oracle Czech, and Enern Holdings.

Czech Republic : Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár is a first tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelárstrikes the right balance between legal and commercial issues’. Practice head Martin Hrodek is particularly well known for competition litigation. His team also successfully represented ČSOB in ICC arbitration against the Ministry of Finance.

Czech Republic : Real estate and construction

Within Real estate and construction, Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár is a first tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár is ‘very proactive at finding the best solutions for the client’s business’. The ‘very professional and skilled’ David Šimonek recently advised FEI Company on the construction and future lease of an office and warehouse facility. Associate Martin Ostrihoň provides ‘professional accuracy’.

Czech Republic : TMT

Within TMT, Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár is a first tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kanceláralways replies on time, and provides very valuable and readable advice’. It is advising Raiffeisenbank on the implementation of a new banking software system. Tomáš Skoumal ‘sees the broad picture and brings a huge amount of experience, efficiency and value to the negotiations table’. Practice head Jiri Cermak is ‘a technically excellent IP lawyer’, and Michal Matejka is ‘a highly valuable adviser on TMT-related matters’.

Czech Republic : Tax

Within Tax, Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár is a second tier firm,

In 2012, Baker & McKenzie, v.o.s., advokátní kancelár advised various clients, including Enern Holdings, Muller Weingarten Werkzeuge, and Stryker Corporation, on the tax aspects of significant corporate transactions. Senior associate Pavel Fekar heads the team and is well known for international tax matters and M&A, and tax adviser Daniela Rotter is well versed in VAT and excise duties.


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