Clifford Chance > Prague, Czech Republic > Firm Profile
Clifford Chance Offices
JUNGMANNOVA PLAZA
JUNGMANNOVA 24
110 00 PRAGUE
Czech Republic
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Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Clifford Chanceās banking, finance and capital markets practice covers the full spectrum of products, in addition to handling an array of complex and high-value domestic and cross-border transactions. Acting for various global corporations and financial institutions across the gamut of industries, the firm regularly handles asset finance, derivatives and structured finance, restructuring, and corporate and investment grade lending, in addition to green project financings. The department also has an established track record covering both debt and equity capital markets work, as well as structured debts and trusts. MiloÅ” Felgr heads the team and has demonstrable expertise in pre-insolvency restructuring, aircraft and energy law, and project finance. Senior associates Hana ÄekalovĆ” and Tereza ÅehoÅovĆ” are also key members of the group; the former has significant experience in the funding and regulatory aspects of fintech businesses, while the latter specialises in real estate financing.Practice head(s):
MiloÅ” Felgr
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Testimonials
āQuick to react and make themselves available at short notice. Very experienced team comprised of MiloÅ” Felgr and the associates who make a very experienced and solution-driven team.ā
āMiloÅ” Felgr is very hardworking and has a pragmatic approach to solving any issues arising. A wealth of experience in complex situations. Very client-friendly. Very experienced with a strong team of associates.ā
āStrong team with experienced individuals.ā
āA dedicated and responsible team.ā
āI was working with Clifford Chanceās finance team, led by MiloÅ” Felgr and Hana ÄekalovĆ”. They both provided high professional standards of legal services, showed an interest in the clientās needs, and offered active communication.ā
Key clients
ARETE
BNP PARIBAS Group (BNP PARIBAS S.A., acting through its Czech branch BNP Paribas S.A.)
Citi Group (Citibank Europe plc and Citibank Europe plc, organizaÄnĆ složka)
Commerzbank
CPI Property Group
CTP Group (CTP Invest, spol. s r.o. etc.)
Erste Group (ÄeskĆ” spoÅitelna, a.s. and SlovenskĆ” sporiteľÅa, a.s.)
Goldman Sachs
ING
J&T Group (JTZE and JTFG Groups, J&T BANKA, a.s.,)
KBC Group (ÄeskoslovenskĆ” obchodnĆ banka, a. s.)
KKCG Group (Allwyn and Aricoma Groups, KKCG AG)
Micronix Group
Morgan Stanley
Raiffeisen Group (Raiffeisenbank a.s., Raiffeisen Bank International AG and Tatra banka, a.s.)
SMBC Group (SMBC Bank EU AG)
SociĆ©tĆ© GĆ©nĆ©rale Group (KomerÄnĆ banka, a.s.)
UniCredit Group (UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s., UniCredit Bank AG and UniCredit S.p.A.)
VÅ”eobecnĆ” ĆŗverovĆ” banka, a.s.
Work highlights
- Advising Allywn on various bank lending and capital markets transactions.
- Advising a club of major Czech banks coordinated by KomerÄnĆ banka on the financing of the acquisition of TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING by Carlyle.
- Advised the joint bookrunners on the ā¬500m 5.625% notes issue by ÄeskĆ© drĆ”hy due 2027.
Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Clifford Chanceās commercial, corporate and M&A team is skilled at handling high-value and complex cross-border deals, with demonstrable expertise in advising on joint ventures, disposals, demergers, and restructurings. The firmās clientele is varied and includes private equity funds, multi-asset managers, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as spanning industries from pharmaceuticals to TMT. Additionally, the group is noted for its activity in the regulatory space. Managing partner Alex Cook heads the practice alongside David KolĆ”Äek; both are recognised for their expertise in corporate, private equity, and M&A matters. Michal JaÅ”ek, Stanislav Holec, Veronika KinclovĆ”Ā and TomĆ”Å” ProchĆ”zka are further key members of the department.Practice head(s):
Alex Cook; David KolĆ”Äek
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Testimonials
āAn excellent team. They are able to handle the most complex transactions, coordinate the firmās international offices seamlessly, and are very business oriented.ā
āDavid KolĆ”Äek is a great M&A lawyer but also a superb manager of transactions, responds 24/7, is always available, and delivers smart and business-oriented solutions.ā
āThey are very focused on providing value for money. Their legal advice is tailored to your needs, and there is no superfluous work or billings.ā
āAlex Cook is the definition of a trusted business advisor.ā
Key clients
Rezolv Energy (Actis)
ArƧelik
KKCG
EMMA Capital
CPI
Mondelez
Tencent
SAZKA Group
EnergetickĆ½ a prÅÆmyslovĆ½ holding
Aricoma Group
MND
Teijin Limited
CBRE
Work highlights
- Advised ArƧelik A.Å. on the establishment of a joint venture between ArƧelikās subsidiary Ardutch B.V. and Whirpool EMEA Holding LLC to create a new standalone business in the European home appliances sector.
- Advised Rezolv Energy on the acquisition of the rights to develop and operate a 229MW solar power plant in Bulgaria.
- Advised lead investor ArcTern Ventures Fund on a ā¬16.3m Series A funding round to Woltair s.r.o.
Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Clifford Chanceās real estate practice has a strong track record in advising on complex and high-value projects, often within the retail and residential spheres. Additionally, the firm demonstrates aptitude in real estate finance and investment deals, and has recently been involved in numerous significant acquisitions and club financing transactions. Industry veteran Emil Holub leads the group and is well-versed in real estate M&A work, alongside Czech and Slovak qualified MiloÅ” Felgr, who specialises in capital markets and real estate finance. Elsewhere, Aneta Disman oversees asset management in relation to both real estate and construction, whilst Milan RĆ”kosnĆkĀ handles retail, logistics, and office real estate development.Practice head(s):
Emil Holub; MiloÅ” Felgr
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Testimonials
āGreat value for a reasonable price.ā
āI have worked with Emil Holub and Aneta Disman mainly, and the cooperation was excellent even in a jurisdiction which was new for them. They have arranged local support but were able to get familiar with many specifics of the legal system of the other country. Both demonstrated their usual top level professional approach and resolved all issues in an efficient way. The cooperation is based on high level trust and using all modern approaches to a transaction project.ā
āEmil Holub is the best transactional lawyer in the Czech Republic and one of the absolute top lawyers in CE. His extensive experience has helped a lot in our cooperation.ā
āAneta Disman has worked with Emil Holub for years and has excellent experience. She can offer a high-quality service that is close to Emilās. She is also very empathetic in negotiations, which helps with interacting with difficult counterparties.āĀ
āClifford Chance has the strongest real estate practice from all the law firms in the Czech market. This relates in particular to real estate and M&A transactions.ā
āThe top trio of Emil Holub, Aneta Disman and Milan RĆ”kosnĆk are the go-to lawyers in the market for real estate.ā
āA great and well educated strong legal team with fantastic commercial awareness, far exceeding most firms on the Czech market.ā
āMilan RĆ”kosnĆk is a great thinker, always coming up with commercially astute solutions to complex problems.ā
Key clients
G City Europe Limited
bpd partners
CA Immo
CBRE Investment Management
Commerz Real
Charnwood Company
Crestyl
Cromwell Real Estate and Cromwell EREIT
CTP
Europa Capital
Generali Real Estate
GLP
Heimstaden Bostad
J&T Real Estate
KKCG REG
Mint Investments
White Star Real Estate
LCN Euro Property Holdings
Work highlights
- Advised FINEP on the forward funding disposal of a large-scale residential project intended for long-term rent.
- Supported G City Europe on its recent disposal of Atrium PalƔc Pardubice, a shopping centre located in the heart of Pardubice, and the adjacent land plot for EUR123.8m.
- Advised G City Europe Limited in relation to a divestment of Optima, a shopping centre located in KoŔice, Slovakia, valued at EUR118m.
Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Clifford Chanceās dispute resolution practice is well versed in general civil litigation matters, in addition to boasting particular strength in relation to insolvency proceedings. The firm maintains close connections with corporate and real estate sector clients, and consequently receives a steady stream of contentious work in these fields. The team is jointly led by MiloÅ” Felgr, who is dual-qualified in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and Emil Holub, a well regarded real estate specialist with a focus on litigation in that sector. Counsel Jan DobrĆ½ is another active member of the group and has demonstrable expertise in the tech sector.Practice head(s):
MiloÅ” Felgr; Emil Holub
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Testimonials
āA professional team which delivered high-quality advice and drafting, in accordance with very tight deadlines.ā
āJan DobrĆ½ is a great professional delivering the best solutions for clients.ā
Key clients
Seznam.cz
KomerÄnĆ banka, a.s.
Inžinierske stavby, a.s.
TEMPERATIOR s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Representing Seznam.cz, a.s. in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union in an attempt to repeal the decision of the European Commission which imposed a fine of ā¬4.3bn on Google based on its abuse of dominant position in relation to the Android operating system.
- Defending a major Czech industrial company against a ā¬800m follow-on damages claim filed before the German courts in relation to a supplier cartel.
- Represented KomerÄnĆ banka, as a secured creditor, in insolvency proceedings before the Constitutional Court.
Czech Republic > Tax Tier 2
Clifford ChanceĀ regularly advises on bond issuances, business transfers, large-scale group restructurings, and real estate investment and disposals. The offering is led by expert David KolĆ”Äek, who demonstrates know-how in joint ventures, private equity transactions, and the tax elements of M&A deals. Also notable within the practice is Petr Å ebesta, who handles tax litigation and the tax aspects of debt and equity financing.Practice head(s):
David KolĆ”Äek
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Sev.en Energy Group
Volkswagen AG
International group engaged primarily in coal, oil and gas business
TCCM s.r.o.
The Charnwood Company, s.r.o.
J&T BANKA
CTP
ÄeskĆ” spoÅitelna, a.s.
CPI Property Group
Bytedance (HK) Limited
Allegro
Gramexo
Work highlights
- Advised ArƧelik on the tax aspects of transaction documentation connected to a joint venture between the clientās subsidiary, Ardutch, and Whirlpool EMEA Holding.
- Conducted tax due diligence of a target company, Woltair, in a EUR16.3m Series A funding from ArcTern Ventures Fund.
- Advised Oriens on tax structuring and post-closing steps connected to the acquisition of PRAMEN.
Czech Republic > Projects and energy Tier 3
Czech Republic > Employment Tier 4
Clifford Chanceās employment offering is co-led by managing partner Alex CookĀ and David KolĆ”Äek, who is also active in M&A and corporate restructuring work. The team advises a range of local and international corporations on trade unions, collective dismissals, work health and safety breaches, and employment terminations. Recently, the practice has extended their work scope to include handling diversity and inclusion initiatives and equal pay measures. Senior associate Veronika KinclovĆ”Ā is a notable figure within the group and primarily advises on the data protection and labour law elements of M&A and real estate transactions.Practice head(s):
Alex Cook; David KolĆ”Äek
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Work highlights
- Advised Aures Holdings on a change from the regular weekly working hours scheme applicable to their Call Centre and Business Department Employees of AAA Auto, to irregular weekly working hours.
- Advised Albert Czech Republic on the implementation of the Whistleblowing Directive and internal reporting channels for employees.
- Advised Teijin on the internal investigation of employees bullying at the workplace, including advising on employment terminations due to breach of work-related duties and underperformance as an outcome from the investigation.
Clifford Chance > Firm Profile
The firm: Clifford Chance is one of the worldās pre-eminent law firms, with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, it prides itself on its approachable, collegial and team-based way of working. The firm always strives to exceed the expectations of its clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not-for-profit organisations. It provides them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firmās global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Types of work undertaken
Capital markets: the capital markets practice concentrates on securities transactions and other products sold into the capital markets. The practice is founded on a full-service US and UK securities law capability, complemented by local securities law expertise in each of the key financial centres. It provides practical, integrated legal advice covering the full spectrum of global capital raising activities including public and private domestic and international offerings of traditional debt and equity securities as well as convertible and other derivative and structured securities.
Corporate: the corporate practice handles some of the worldās largest and most complex M&A transactions. It combines global transaction capability with a full service of English, US and civil law expertise in the key financial centres across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. In addition to mainstream M&A, the firm also encompasses leading specialist practices in: commercial contracts, competition and antitrust, communications, energy, healthcare, financial institutions, funds, investment banking, insurance, media and technology, and private equity.
Finance: Clifford Chanceās finance practice is the leading international finance practice of any law firm. The practice provides highly commercial and practical advice across the full spectrum of financial products including syndicated lending and leveraged and acquisition finance, asset finance, derivative products, project finance, financial regulatory, insolvency, restructuring and structured finance.
Litigation, dispute resolution and risk management: the firm has experience in virtually all segments of the business and financial markets across multiple jurisdictions. The lawyers work with clients to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively ā whether through arbitration, litigation or other techniques.
Real estate: Clifford Chanceās leading real estate practice offers UK, European, Asian and US real estate capability. The practice advises the real estate industryās leading players on the entire property ālife-cycleā from the initial acquisition, development, leasing, joint venturing and financing through to the final exit, as well as tax structuring, PFI/PPP, corporate outsourcing, planning, environment and litigation.
Tax, pensions, employment and incentives: Clifford Chance has one of the worldās largest international tax groups within a single law firm. The firm is uniquely placed to provide leading edge advice to clients, and the practice is structured on an integrated global basis. Local tax groups within the practice work closely with areas such as securitisation, securities, M&A, corporate restructuring, private equity, real estate and funds.
The pan-European VAT group advises on all areas of VAT and has particular strength advising on novel and complex issues in the structured finance, financial services, corporate finance and real estate sectors.
The team of experienced employment, employee benefits, ERISA, immigration and pensions specialists work with clients from a wide range of sectors to address local and cross-border issues.
International offices:Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Brussels, Bucharest, Casablanca, Dubai, DĆ¼sseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Jakarta*, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Munich, New York, Paris, Perth, Prague, Rome, SĆ£o Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Warsaw, Washington, D.C., Riyadh**
*Linda Widyati & Partners in association with Clifford Chance
**Clifford Chance has a co-operation agreement with Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm in Riyadh
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