Noerr s.r.o. > Prague, Czech Republic > Firm Profile
Noerr s.r.o. Offices
NA PORICI 1079/3A
110 00 PRAGUE 1
Czech Republic
Noerr s.r.o. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Noerr s.r.o.’s growing practice continues to expand its range, with much of its workload consisting of high-profile insolvency, corporate financing, leasing, and financial regulatory matters. Displaying multi-jurisdictional capabilities through its frequent involvement with international banks and corporations, the firm also handles licensing structures and securities issuances. The department is jointly led by Luděk Chvosta, an insolvency proceedings expert who is qualified in four jurisdictions, and senior associate Filip Murár, who demonstrates notable skill in crypto-asset regulation and venture debt financing.Practice head(s):
Luděk Chvosta; Filip Murár
Testimonials
‘Hands-on approach and quick to solve any issue, especially in a cross-border setting.’
‘The entire team has a 100%-commitment to the client and towards getting deals done in a reasonable time. Individuals work together and go the extra mile.’
‘We mainly worked with Filip Murár, who was a great contact and provided us with very useful and practical guidance.’
‘Filip Murár has a very profound legal knowledge in the field of asset management in the Czech Republic. His responses and legal guidance are very prompt and comprehensive.’
Key clients
Conscio Group (including QUINTA-ANALYTICA, s.r..o.)
Ookam Software GmbH (member of Chapters Group AG)
BIT & BLOCK VENTURE s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Advised Conscio Group on securing a €25m loan facility from Erste Group Bank AG.
- Advised Ookam Software GmbH on securing a CZK60m and €3.674m loan facility from Raiffeisenbank a.s.
- Advised BIT & BLOCK VENTURE s.r.o., a Czech fintech start-up, on regulatory matters relating to blockchain-stored tokens representing the fractional ownership of real estate properties.
Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Noerr s.r.o.’s corporate and M&A department is noted for its capabilities in handling local deals as well as multi-jurisdictional transactions, particularly in the manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, financial services, and automotive sectors. Much of the team’s activity centres on handling cross-border M&A transactions, market entry work, regional and global expansion, and corporate restructuring matters. Barbara Kusak heads the practice and is experienced in private equity and corporate finance issues.Practice head(s):
Barbara Kusak
Other key lawyers:
Petr Hrnčíř; Lucia Luptáková; Lenka Hellingerová
Testimonials
‘A good team, which provides quality service.’
‘Barbara Kusak, Lucia Luptáková and Lenka Hellingerová have been very valuable. Good availability and effective execution on matters.’
‘The M&A and corporate team under the lead of Barbara Kusak is very solid. Good experience, hardworking, able to think with us as a client, good communication and overall good output.’
‘Barbara Kusak has a lot of experience, is calm and collected, communicates clearly, and is able to adjust to our requests.’
‘Very professional approach, always available, quick solutions and high-quality services.’
‘Petr Hrnčíř always responds efficiently and provides qualified views on issues. He is practical and helpful.’
‘Lucia Luptáková is highly dedicated to clients, very professional, provides precise answers and solutions.’
Key clients
ESPIRA Investments s.r.o.
Orlando Management
Compagnia Siderurgica Italiana (Pittini group)
Mediqon Group AG
SLR (Orlando portfolio company)
BBA Capital Partners (and its portfolio company Conscio)
MSK Group Plc
phm racing GmbH
IPCOM Nederland B.V.
NPM Capital
BBC Group
Lexum (part of the Optegra group)
Work highlights
- Advised ESPIRA Investments on the sale of ICON Communication Centres s.r.o.
- Advised Orlando Management on the acquisition of SATES s.r.o. and on the acquisition of Ludwig Pfeiffer Hoch- und Tiefbau GmbH in an insolvency deal.
- Advised Italian Compagnia Siderurgica Italiana on its acquisition of German holding company Steelag GmbH.
Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 5
The dispute resolution team at Noerr s.r.o. handles an array of litigation and arbitration cases, with demonstrable industry sector expertise in the real estate, telecoms and energy fields. The firm also has notable strengths in handling court disputes and administrative proceedings related to environmental issues and post-M&A claims. The group is jointly led by Petr Hrnčíř, who specialises in litigation connected to regulated industries, and Luděk Chvosta, who primarily advises creditors in complex insolvency proceedings.Practice head(s):
Petr Hrnčíř; Luděk Chvosta
Testimonials
‘Absolute focus on client demands, extraordinary will to help.’
Key clients
Lexum a.s.
Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, S.A. (Portuguese Airlines – member of Star Alliance)
KUKA Automation s.r.o.
Premtel s.r.o.
HansaSafe GmbH
HANSAMOBIL GmbH
SCHÜCO INTERNATIONAL KG
Czech Republic > Employment Tier 5
Noerr s.r.o.‘s employment team is engaged by a range of local and international corporations, making it well-placed to handle domestic and cross-border work. In addition to social security law, the practice primarily covers hirings, the transfer of undertakings, and terminations. Elsewhere, the group has demonstrated activity in advising on discrimination issues, data protection work, HR audits, whistleblowing, and compliance programmes. Petra Sochorová leads the department and specialises in cases involving directors and officers, as well as the employment elements of M&A transactions. Senior associate Iva Bilinská is a key contact.Practice head(s):
Petra Sochorová
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team provides reliable and fully professional services in each area of employment law.’
‘We have mostly worked with Petra Sochorová, and her approach was of the highest professional level.’
Key clients
Air Bank a.s.
SLR Gruppe
ISS International Czech Republic s.r.o.
IPCOM Nederland B.V.
MSK Group Plc
Work highlights
- Advised Air Bank a.s. on digitalisation of signing and delivery of HR documents and in relation to changes of internal policies and procedures required due to the amendment of the Czech Labour Code.
- Advised SLR Gruppe on its acquisition of the Czech company Sates s.r.o., in relation to current and future relations of the company and to the three individual sellers.
- Advised ISS International Czech Republic s.r.o. on amendments of internal policies, employment agreements and other employment documents to reflect the 2023 amendment of the Czech Labour Code and on day-to-day employment law matters.
Noerr s.r.o. > Firm Profile
In a rapidly changing world, Noerr anticipates developments, transforming change into advantage and charting new ways into the future. Covering the full depth and breadth of corporate and business law, its 500 advisors craft solutions with a strategic perspective. Together they help international corporations, family-owned businesses, financial investors and the public sector to achieve maximum possible impact, sustainability and resilience.
Noerr has offices in ten countries, partners with top law firms worldwide and is the exclusive member firm in Germany for Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 125+ countries.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Antitrust & Competition | Barbara Kusak | barbara.kusak@noerr.com | |
Banking & Finance | Ludek Chvosta | ludek.chvosta@noerr.com | |
Compliance & Investigations | Petr Hrncír | petr.hrncir@noerr.com | |
Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions | Barbara Kusak | barbara.kusak@noerr.com | |
Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions | Petr Hrncír | petr.hrncir@noerr.com | |
Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions | Michal Janicek | michal.janicek@noerr.com | |
Employment & Pensions | Alena Cechtická | alena.cechticka@noerr.com | |
Energy | Petr Hrncír | petr.hrncir@noerr.com | |
Regulatory & Governmental Affairs | Petr Hrncír | petr.hrncir@noerr.com | |
Restructuring & Insolvency | Ludek Chvosta | ludek.chvosta@noerr.com | |
Real Estate Investment Group | Michal Janicek | michal.janicek@noerr.com | |
Real Estate Investment Group | Radim Kotlaba | radim.kotlaba@noerr.com | |
Banking & Finance | Filip Murár | filip.murar@noerr.com |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 580 at this office : 20Languages
Czech English GermanMemberships
European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) European Franchise Federation (EFF) - Czech member of the legal commitee Association for Foreign Investment IBA (International Bar Association) Czech-German Chamber of Industry and CommerceOther
Contact : Barbara Kusak (Head of the office, Partner) Other offices : Alicante Other offices : Berlin Other offices : Bratislava Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Bucharest Other offices : Budapest Other offices : Dresden Other offices : Düsseldorf Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hamburg Other offices : London Other offices : Munich Other offices : New York Other offices : WarsawComparative Guides
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