CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners > Prague, Czech Republic > Firm Profile
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners Offices
Týn 639/1
110 00 PRAGUE 1
Czech Republic
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Czech Republic > TMT Tier 2
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners’ extensive offering includes marketing contracts, software licensing, trademark disputes, media law, and trademark and patent registration both locally and across Europe. Regularly engaged by clients from the e-commerce and energy industries, the firm has demonstrated expertise in regulatory work relating to new technologies, and in video games, e-sports, and social networks. The practice is headed by Martin Kartner, who focuses on data protection, IP issues, and IT law.Practice head(s):
Martin Kartner
Testimonials
‘They have broad and in-depth expertise in the field. They are able to quickly grasp the merits of a case and to provide well-structured practical advice and professional assistance. It is a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Martin Kartner is an excellent lawyer. He is business-oriented and responsive.’
‘What we value most is the speed in which legal opinions are provided.’
Key clients
FCC Group
Oracle
McDonald’s ČR spol. s r.o.
GSC GAME WORLD GLOBAL LTD
ŽĎAS, a.s.
NATUS VINCERE ESPORT CY LTD
OFFICEO, s.r.o.
Tchibo
QuarkGate s.r.o.
iMonetizeit Europe s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Advised FCC Group on various IP and tech-based matters, including trademarks and the protection of its copyrights and on data privacy matters.
- Advised Tchibo on the transfer of some trademarks within the Tchibo group and on the implementation of a new CZE legislative regarding e-commerce.
- Adviced OFFICEO on the implementation of new e-commerce rules in their e-shop business.
Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners’ banking and finance practice benefits from a pipeline of cross-border acquisition work across Europe. The firm has extensive experience in distressed and insolvency financing work, and in advising debtors and creditors on various banking and finance projects. The team is also recognised for its know-how in acquisition financing, export financing, and real estate finance. Martin Kartner spearheads the group and is primarily involved in compliance work.Practice head(s):
Martin Kartner
Other key lawyers:
Barbora Kábrtová; Lukáš Srbecký; Aneta Průšová
Testimonials
‘The firm’s practitioners work at a high professional level. Their team includes real experts and adheres to agreed deadlines, always performing with added value.’
‘Their lawyers are excellent and responsive.’
Key clients
The National Development Bank of the Czech Republic
BRP Bizzozero & Partners SA
Swissquote Bank SA
FCC Česká republika, s.r.o.
JIP východočeská a.s.
Czech Airlines
Tapline UG
CYRRUS, a.s.
SCATEC Group
NATUS VINCERE ESPORT LIMITED
FINDIGO
StoneX Group (Gain Capital)
Interactive Brokers
SAFINA, a.s.
Ritknechtka a.s.
Visual Riders s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Advised the National Development Bank of the Czech Republic on financing development projects for the VODA Želivka a.s. group of companies, with a CZK600m credit line to support long-term investments in the water management infrastructure.
- Advised Czech Airlines on the restructuring of its CZK10bn debt.
- Advised SAFINA, a major manufacturer of products from precious and non-ferrous metals, on the granting of a licence for the execution of authorised transactions within the US to the client’s subsidiary.
Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 3
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners’ dispute resolution practice is recognised for its cross-border litigation and arbitration experience, specifically in the realms of insolvency proceedings and commercial disputes. Recently, the firm has demonstrated know-how in handling litigation relating to novel forms of investment, and continues to be recognised more broadly for its expertise in disputes concerning financial issues and construction law. Lukáš Hoder leads the department, ably supported by Martin Kartner.Practice head(s):
Lukáš Hoder
Other key lawyers:
Martin Kartner; Petr Kališ
Testimonials
‘The team is responsive, meets our deadlines, and delivers what is needed. The lawyers are very fast to take things on board and find pragmatic solutions. Everyone I have dealt with has been excellent and they won our cases.’
‘Professionals in every respect.’
‘Professional approach, high expertise, and reasonable prices.’
Key clients
Tipsport.net a.s.
PALLADIO INVEST a.s.
UNIQA AU
Czech Airlines j.s.c.
SAFINA, a.s.
GAIN CAPITAL UK LIMITED
VÍTKOVICE STEEL, a. s.
City of Strakonice
ŽĎAS, a.s.
Jindřichohradecké místní dráhy, a.s.
Work highlights
- Represented GAIN CAPITAL UK LIMITED in several disputes before Czech courts regarding FOREX investments.
- Represented Czech Airlines in insolvency proceedings, during which the reorganisation plan of the company was approved and the client kept its full operation on the market.
- Representing Tipsport.net a.s., as a creditor, in the bankruptcy proceedings of Sberbank CZ.
Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners’ corporate and M&A group often engages in cross-border work, and frequently handles transactions within the industrial, automotive, energy, and manufacturing industry sectors. The firm regularly liaises with its litigation department to handle post-M&A disputes. The team is jointly led by managing director Petr Kališ and Lukáš Srbecký.Practice head(s):
Petr Kališ; Lukáš Srbecký
Other key lawyers:
Jiří Prouza
Testimonials
‘Very responsive and pragmatic. The M&A team was very talented, and our client was very happy with the advice: pragmatic, precise and proactive.’
‘We always appreciate the business-oriented approach of Cerha Hempel’s lawyers which contributes to effective and fruitful negotiations between our company and its business partners.’
‘Jiří Prouza is a very diligent and reliable lawyer who has solid expertise across different areas of law. Petr Kališ is an experienced lawyer with great knowledge of industry specifics. Both of them have very good negotiation skills which help our company to reach a compromise and find an effective solution with its business partners.’
Key clients
České aerolinie a.s. (Czech Airlines j.s.c.)
Continental AG
CIMS Suzhou Co., Ltd
ŽĎAS, a.s.
JIP východočeská a.s.
Scatec Solar, s.r.o.
HERVIS Sport a móda, s.r.o.|ISP Retail s.r.o.|HERVIS Sport- und Modegesellschaft m.b.H.
GEOS Invest Hungária Kft.
FINDIGO GROUP a.s.
GSC Game WORLD GLOBAL Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising Czech Airlines on a planned merger and acquisition matter.
- Advised Continental AG on selling its washer system business.
- Advised JIP východočeská on the acquisition of a traditional Czech beverage company.
Czech Republic > Employment Tier 5
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners’ employment practice advises on an array of issues, primarily relating to work from home schemes, flexible working hours, benefit schemes, and employee working conditions. The team is jointly led by Martin Kartner, who focuses on compliance issues such as corporate compliance and GDPR concerns, and senior associate Nikol Jeništová, who specialises in termination cases and employment-related disputes.Practice head(s):
Martin Kartner; Nikol Jeništová
Other key lawyers:
Lukáš Srbecký
Testimonials
‘The cooperation with our key contact is very good. We appreciate very quick feedback on our questions.’
‘We get great personal engagement from the managing partner and all the relevant lawyers engaged in our business deal.’
‘They have all-round expertise in employment. The depth of subject expertise is impressive. They know our business, understand our risks and guide us appropriately. They take a problem-solving approach in order to assist us with exploring outside-the-box solutions to challenges.’
‘Nikol Jenistová is our key contact. She is always available for our questions, hard-working, with a keen knowledge of the law. We’ve never encountered an issue she can’t handle.’
‘They focus on finding the solution that fits the customer’s needs.’
‘The lawyers at Cerha, Hempel and Kališ are highly capable, creative, and pragmatic on every legal case. They are extremely committed and capable, easy to deal with, meet the deadlines, and are responsive.’
Key clients
Diplomat Prague a.s.
Safina, a.s.
OFFICEO s.r.o.
ProSpon, spol. s r. o.
ŽĎAS, a.s.
Tchibo spol. s r.o.
MEDIN, a.s.
McDonald’s ČR spol. s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Advised Diplomat Prague a.s. on the transfer of rights and obligations arising from the employment relations of affected employees within the spin-off project, based on which a part of the activities of Diplomat Prague a.s. shall be performed by another entity.
- Advised Czech Technical University in Prague (České vysoké učení technické v Praze) regarding the issue of the obligation of employees to be loyal towards an employer and the possible consequences of the breach of such obligation.
- Advised MEDIN, a.s. on the issues of employee sharing, workplace safety obligations, liability for potential damages by employees, and other related issues.
Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 5
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners’ real estate team covers various development projects, and is noted for its strength advising on environmental and ESG concerns. The group routinely advises clients from the waste management, automotive, and production sectors. Managing partner Petr Kalis, who focuses on acquisitions and developments, jointly leads the team alongside Lukáš Srbecký, who specialises in corporate real estate transactions.Practice head(s):
Petr Kališ; Lukáš Srbecký
Other key lawyers:
Vít Švestka
Testimonials
‘Lukáš Srbecký did an excellent job when advising on a complicated acquisition of real estate. We were truly satisfied with his work. He brought knowledge and straightforward solution to our case.’
‘I cooperate mainly with Lukáš Srbecky. The team is large enough to fulfil all of our requirements in a short time and to a high quality. The team cooperates smoothly, and the billing rates are reasonable and sensible.’
‘Lukáš Srbecký is experienced.’
‘They have a strong understanding of business priorities while securing the legal aspects and offering high-quality advice, especially when dealing with complex matters in tight deadlines. They are responsive.’
Key clients
Hotels by HR Diplomat s.r.o.
FCC Česká republika, s.r.o.
SAFINA, a.s.
ŽĎAS, a.s.
EWAP spol. s r.o.
SBS Ecoclean GmbH
Elis Textil Servis s.r.o.
FINDIGO CZ s.r.o.
Scatec Solar
Sportovní klub Slavia Praha, spolek
TOS Hostivař s.r.o.
Scatec Solar s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Advised FCC Česká republika in relation to road access for a waste processing plant.
- Advised Hotels by HR Diplomat in relation to the transfer of a lease agreement.
- Advised Scatec in relation to a project concerning the development and construction of a new solar power plant in the Czech Republic.
CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners > Firm Profile
CERHA HEMPEL is one of the leading corporate law firms in Central and Eastern Europe with its headquarters in Vienna. With a team of over 200 lawyers, the firm guarantees its clients experience and expertise in all areas of corporate and commercial law, both in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe.
CERHA HEMPEL is proud to be able to look back on a very successful history. Over the past 25 years, CERHA HEMPEL has been involved in a large number of the most significant transactions in Austria. The fact that the firm understands its clients’ businesses has helped CERHA HEMPEL achieve a high rate of success. It is no coincidence that CERHA HEMPEL is the first port of call for a number of long-term clients whom the firm advises comprehensively on all of their day-to-day legal matters. This expertise – combined with the firm’s years of experience in Central and Eastern Europe and its Lex Mundi network – ensures that its clients receive high-quality and sound advice, across disciplines and across borders.
CERHA HEMPEL is a full-service law firm dedicated to providing legal advice in all areas of commercial law and first-class legal solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. It achieves this by finding the most efficient solution from both a legal and economic perspective. The firm is committed to achieving and maintaining the very highest levels of professional excellence.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Managing Partner, Head of Mergers & Acquistions and Restructuring Department, Insolvency & Restructuring, Capital Markets, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Corporate | Petr Kališ | petr.kalis@cerhahempel.cz | +420 221 111 711 |
| Head of Compliance Department, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law, Banking & Finance, Insolvency & Restructuring, Real Estate & Construction, Compliance & Investigations, IP & Unfair Competition, IT & Privacy | Martin Kartner | martin.kartner@cerhahempel.cz | +420 221 111 711 |
| Head of Corporate/Investigation Department, Banking & Finance, Corporate, Insolvency & Restructuring, Mergers & Acquistions, Public Law & European Law, Real Estate & Construction, White Collar Crime | Lukáš Srbecký | lukas.srbecky@cerhahempel.cz | +420 221 111 711 |
| Contact person in Vienna, Partner | Clemens Hasenauer | clemens.hasenauer@cerhahempel.com | +43 1 514 35 321 |
Lawyer Profiles
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JUDr Petr Kališ | Managing Partner Head of M&A and Restructuring Department Areas of practice: Mergers… | View Profile |
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JUDr Martin Kartner | Partner Head of Compliance, Banking & FinanceAreas of practice: Employment Law Banking… | View Profile |
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Mgr David Kučera | PartnerHead of Competition, Public Procurement, ITAreas of practice: Antitrust & Competition Compliance… | View Profile |
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Mgr Lukáš Srbecký | Partner Head of Corporate/Investigation DepartmentAreas of practice: Banking & Finance Corporate Insolvency… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of staff at CERHA HEMPEL : 260 Number of lawyers at the Prague office : 16Languages
Armenian Czech English French German Italian Russian SpanishMemberships
Czech Bar Association IBA (International Bar Association) Lex Mundi - The World's Leading Association of Independent Law FirmsOther
Other offices : Bratislava Other offices : Bucharest Other offices : Budapest Other offices : Sofia Other offices : ViennaClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Vienna House Capital GmbH
COMPANY/FIRM: Vienna House Capital GmbH
TESTIMONIAL: C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář provides our company with sensible and business oriented legal advice, while respecting and knowing the specificities of the hotel industry. Lawyers of C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář have outstanding knowledge of mainly international restructuring processes and general corporate agenda. Luká Srbecký and Jirí Prouza are our contact persons in C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář and they provide us with high-standard legal services and respond quickly to any questions raised, which we consider as very valuable.
CLIENT: VEBA, textilní závody a.s.
COMPANY/FIRM: VEBA, textilní závody a.s.
TESTIMONIAL: Over recent years, Mr. Kali and his team has been advising our company with respect to restructuring of banking financing. We really appreciate the ability of Mr. Kali to lead strong negotiation with bank and finance partners on our behalf. We mainly appreciate strong determination, business oriented approach and great knowledge of financing and restructuring processes of Mr. Kali and Jirí Prouza that were very beneficial in ensuring of financial stability of our company.
CLIENT: Bohuslav Matuka
COMPANY/FIRM: FCC Group
TESTIMONIAL: For more than two years now, our company can rely on legal advices provided to us by the team of C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář with respect to our daily business. Luká Srbecký is our main contact in the firm and he always deals in timely manner and with professional care with any of inquiries we have. He has outstanding depth of knowledge of public procurement process and environmental law in the Czech Republic and he also regularly advices us on employment law issues. Luká always shows great understanding of our needs and that is definitely one of the benefits we really appreciate.
CLIENT: Roman Ischenko
COMPANY/FIRM: TOS Hostivar
TESTIMONIAL: After years of providing of legal services to our group companies, I can call C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář ads its team of lawyers as our business partner. We rely on legal services of C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář in most matters arising out of our business activities, ranging from assistance with acquisitions of target companies or real estate, employment law matters, to assistance with drawing public grants for research projects. Mr. Kali, Luká Srbecký and his colleagues are always there with suitable solutions when we need it.
CLIENT: Igor Vazhenin
COMPANY/FIRM: POLDI Group
TESTIMONIAL: Petr Kali, Martin Kartner and Marek mula assisted our group companies in the process of resolving its unfavourable financial situation. They all shoved notable experience in the process of debt restructuring and in insolvency proceedings within the Czech Republic and extraordinary negotiating skill during representation of POLDI group companies in dealings with creditor and during representation before the court. They always show great attention to detail while they oversee each issue in overall perspective, which is necessary in such a complex issue.
COMPANY/FIRM: VÍTKOVICE HEAVY MACHINERY
TESTIMONIAL: CHSH has been assisting our company in the process of maintaining its business activities and operation. Since the beginning of their mandate, team consisting of Petr Kali, Martin Kartner and Marek mula showed great determination and commitment together with not only great knowledge of restructuring and insolvency proceedings but also extraordinary negotiation skills necessary to bring interests of all involved parties together in order to reach common goal. Therefore, work of the C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář team consisted also of arranging numerous deals and transactions while always striving to ensure most suitable conditions and defend position of our company against the opponents´ aggressive approach.
Diversity/Community
Diversity
Diversity and equal opportunities are one of the most important values for C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář. We strive to create our team of lawyers and other specialists without prejudice and based on unique qualities and talent of each individual.
By building a diverse business, we are willing to ensure our team members to provide legal services to our clients in friendly, welcoming environment, in which we are aiming on prevention of any trace of discrimination or harassment on any grounds. We are also proud to claim that 40% of our team members are women, what does not stop us with our intentions to equalize the number of women and men in our team in the future.
In C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář we believe that only diverse workforce and transparent processes will create a unique workplace that enriches our company and is key area for our business.
Corporate Responsibility
C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář is also willing to be recognized as a law firm famous for its positive contribution to society. Our main visions are to encourage our staff to use their efforts in order to make positive effects in our community and to establish the highest standards of environmental responsibility of our company with respect to our activities and thus minimize impacts associated with our activities and services to the environment.
Pro Bono Activities
Our specialized legal practice is enhances by our pro bono activities.
In 2017, C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář builts on the existing cooperation with Czech branch of international student organization ELSA and hosted the first Negotiation competition which was inspired by a real case. The aim of the competition was to introduce the students with real case which required negotiating of the most convenient conditions for their clients under assignments and instructions.
Furthermore, C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář cooperates with local community children’s home. Such cooperation consists mainly of provision of legal trainings prepared specially for older children raised in this children’s home on topics relating to employment law and obligatory insurance law in the Czech Republic and financial support of the children’s home.
C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář also regularly participates on Prague Relay, running competition of teams made of companies’ members, organized by Run Czech. C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář set up teams that have always finished on decent positions in first half of the table. On top of that, by paying a starting fee C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář contributes to various charity organizations that are mainly helping children and young people from children’s homes on their way to independence.
C.H. Kališ & Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář also provides legal advice on a pro bono basis to clients who need legal help, but are unable to pay for our services.