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Schoenherr Czech Republic Offices
JINDŘIŠSKÁ 16
110 00 PRAHA 1
Czech Republic
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Schoenherr Czech Republic > The Legal 500 Rankings
Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
The banking, finance and capital markets team at Schoenherr Czech Republic is led by Ondřej Havlíček, who is a trusted advisor for project financing and securitisation work. The practice advises banks and financial institutions on various complex and high-profile financing transactions, in addition to handling multi-jurisdictional financing deals. Elsewhere, the firm handles investment funds matters, and advises payment institutions in relation to financial regulatory services. Vladimir Čížek is another notable member of the group and focuses primarily on M&A transactions, in addition to offering know-how on issues affecting the payment services industry.Practice head(s):
Ondřej Havlíček
Other key lawyers:
Vladimír Čížek
Testimonials
‘Our collaboration is mainly with Ondřej Havlíček, who is very responsive and hands-on.’
‘Ondřej Havlíček is always available.’
‘Perfect cooperation and professional approach in relation to documentation.’
‘A pleasure to work with and a proactive approach.’
Key clients
Raiffeisenbank a.s.
BNP Paribas
UNIQA Pojišťovna a.s.
Erste Group AG
UniCredit Bank AG
Komerční banka, a.s.
Twisto Payments a.s.
Benteler International AG
Enery Development GmBH
Enery Power CZ Holding
LEONI AG
UNIPETROL RPA, s.r.o.
AKCENTA CZ a.s.
Edenred
Work highlights
- Advised on the club financing by Raiffeisenbank and Česká spořitelna for the development of a new logistics centre in the Czech Republic by companies from Louda Auto Group.
- Advised Raiffeisenbank a.s. on the acquisition financing provided to a German private equity investor, Ookam Software GmbH, for the acquisition of a Czech IT company.
- Advised Enery on a bond financing matter for the acquisition of Energy 21 a.s. and the refinancing of existing indebtedness.
Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
The corporate and M&A department at Schoenherr Czech Republic advises on high-profile domestic and cross-border M&A work within the tech, digital services, healthcare, and financial services industries. The firm has also seen recent activity in the automotive, transportation, and logistics sectors. The group counts banks, insurance companies, start-ups and blue-chip corporations within its roster of clients. The practice is led by Vladimir Čížek, who specialises in financial services regulation and payment services transactions.Practice head(s):
Vladimir Čížek
Other key lawyers:
Jiří Marek; Michal Jendželovský
Testimonials
‘Michal Jendželovský is an outstanding and hardworking practitioner who provides constant high-quality support in our transactions. He has a very pro-active approach, excellent negotiation skills and is a very pleasant person to work with.’
‘Very good knowledge of M&A. Easy to work with.’
‘Quick responses, good understanding of issues, pragmatic approach.’
Key clients
ABC Automotive
Ampersand Capital Partners
APS Holding
AutoBinck
Beijer Ref
BHM Group
Carvago
Celonis
CESI
Continental Group
Daiho
Enery
Energetický a průmyslový holding
Eurofins
Evo Payments/Evo Czech Republic
Facebook/Meta
Flix
Genera Life/Investindustrial Advisors
Green Horizon Renewables
Greiner
Hospitality Digital
Komerční banka
Kontron
Lindab
LynxCap Group
Madison Industries
METRO
Nexi
PORTIVA
Raiffeisen Bank International/Raiffeisenbank
Smurfit Kappa
Sojitz
Torrot Electric Europa
Twisto
UNIQA Insurance Group
Verdi Capital
Worldline
Work highlights
- Advised METRO AG on a joint venture with Fresh via the acquisition of a 25% stake in Košík Holding.
- Advised Ampersand Capital Partners on the acquisition of GeneProof a.s.
Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Schoenherr Czech Republic’s real estate and construction team is under the guidance of Martin Kubánek, who offers know-how on all elements of corporate real estate transactions, and has a strong track record advising investment funds and real estate developers. The practice is noted for its strong commercial real estate transactional advice, and frequently undertakes cross-border work for major international corporations, such as Mercedes-Benz, Hyatt Hotels, and Lidl. Elsewhere, the group advises on construction projects, asset management, and real estate related dispute resolution. Zoltán Pálinkás and Otakar Fiala are key contacts within the department.Practice head(s):
Martin Kubánek
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very reliable and focused. They are proactive and manage a huge volume of projects.’
‘Martin Kubánek, Zoltán Pálinkás, and Otakar Fiala performed excellently.’
‘The real estate team at Schoenherr is very efficient and provides advice tailored to our business needs. We appreciate their availability and responsiveness as well as quality of their legal services. I would definitely recommend Schoenherr if asked for a real estate advisor in the Czech Republic. They are professionals and provided advice is always accurate.’
‘I mostly collaborate with Martin Kubánek, Zoltán Pálinkás and Otakar Fiala. The collaboration with all three of them is excellent, they provide clear and understandable answers to my questions. Their advice is accurate, practical and very useful to us.
‘We highly appreciate the exceptional legal expertise, professionalism and client centred approach of Schoenherr.’
‘We are very satisfied and happy to be in good hands of Schoenherr. We have always received great legal advice, a high level of professionalism, and expertise.’
‘Most of the time we work with Otakar Fiala. He is always available to support us and give us legal advice. He works efficiently and has always delivered on time. He has great legal knowledge and expertise.’
Key clients
Lidl
Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Continental Group
UNIQA Real Estate
Allianz Real Estate Germany GmbH
Aludyne
Cooper Standard
COVIVIO
Magna
Hornbach
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Immofinanz
Bosch Termotechnika s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Advising Mercedes-Benz Cars Czech Republic on the sale of its office building and sales and repair centre in Prague to its subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Praha s.r.o., and its subsequent leaseback.
- Advising Allianz RE on corporate and asset management matters in connection with two office buildings in Prague 4 and its real estate companies Harro Development Praha s.r.o. and Rokko Development Praha s.r.o.
- Advised the French real estate fund Covivio on corporate and asset management issues with respect to the hotel Carlo IV. In Prague 1.
Czech Republic > TMT Tier 2
Schoenherr Czech Republic’s technology and digitalisation group has a track-record in assisting clients with data protection projects, software licensing agreements, acquisitions of tech companies, and various regulatory and transactional mandates. Recently, the firm has been active in the biotech sector, in addition to advising on tech concerns within the gaming and entertainment industries. The practice counts Fortune 500 companies, blue-chip companies, and investors amongst its key roster of clients and continues to act for major corporations in the payment services sector. The team is co-led by Vladimir Čížek, who advises on local and regional tech-related M&A deals, and Stanislav Bednář, who covers cloud computing contracts and outsourcing.Practice head(s):
Vladimír Čížek; Stanislav Bednář
Other key lawyers:
Libuše Dočekalová
Key clients
Twisto Payments
EVO Payments
METRO AG
UNITED PARCES SERVICE
Daiho Industrial Co. Ltd.
Ampersand Capital Partners
Sky
NEXI
Celonis / Make
Carvago
Facebook / Meta
Hospitality Digital
Torrot Electric Europa
UNIQA Insurance Group
Raiffeisen Bank International / Raiffeisenbank a.s.
Universal Clinics / Investindustrial Advisors
Evo Czech Republic
PORTIVA
CESI
Lindab
Green Horizon Renewables
ABC Automotive
Verdi Capital
Worldline
Work highlights
- Representing Sky in front of Czech regulators, including the Czech Data Protection Authority, in relation to regulatory and data protection concerns.
- Advising the majority shareholders of Twisto on the sale of approximately 87% of the shares in Twisto, in addition to all outstanding conversion rights held by institutional investors, to the co-shareholder ZIP UK Holdings Limited.
- Advising e& on the acquisition of minority shares in Vodafone Group plc.
Czech Republic > EU and competition Tier 3
Schoenherr Czech Republic’s EU, competition, and foreign trade practice is recognised for its strong activity in non-contentious competition law cases. As well as assisting clients with Czech merger filings and mock dawn raids, the firm is regularly involved in local and global competition matters, particularly for clients within the transport, telecoms, tech, and energy industries. Recently, the team has demonstrated expertise in FDI-related work, most notably in relation to notifications and assessments. ‘Proactive’ Jan Kupčík heads the department and offers know-how on antitrust work and FDI filings.Practice head(s):
Jan Kupčík
Testimonials
‘Schoenherr is our long-standing advisor. They are excellent and always prepared in compliance matters, and they understand the industry very well. They are also great in other areas, which makes them an all-around firm. They are prompt in responses and deliver outputs we need.’
‘Jan Kupčík is flexible, responsive and business-focused. He is an expert in competition law, and he delivers high-value services. He focuses on what we really need, and it is great to cooperate with him.’
‘Schoenherr’s competition practice combines a deep understanding of competition law with the ability to respond according to client needs. The team is quick and precise in advising, experienced, and looks for pragmatic solutions.’
‘Jan Kupčík is the go-to person for pragmatic competition law advice and in navigating in merger control and FDI regimes. He is diligent, always available and understands the business very well. In notification proceedings, his expertise is unique. We appreciate that he gives full attention to the matter, and he manages all the projects in a way it is very easy to work with him.’
‘We appreciate Jan Kupčík’ proactive and extremely competent approach, as well as his ‘hands-on’ mentality.’
‘Easy to work with and handled the matter well.’
‘The team speaks English well and understands how to approach the task properly.’
Key clients
Japan Industrial Partners Inc.
E& (Etisalat)
Carlyle
Metro AG
Cameco Corporation
Applied Materials Inc.
ComAp
Geberit
Association of Tyre Producers (Czech Republic)
Association of Tyre Producers in the Slovak Republic
Work highlights
- Advising Carlyle on the acquisition of Meopta-optika, which included mandatory FDI and merger control filings.
- Advising Japan Industrial Partners in relation to their acquisition of Japanese conglomerate Toshiba.
- Advising e& in its recurring acquisition of shares in Vodafone, which included repeated mandatory FDI filings.
Czech Republic > Intellectual property Tier 3
Schoenherr Czech Republic’s intellectual property practice is primarily active advising on trademark and copyright matters, and acts on behalf of a diverse client base which includes major regional banks, startups, and blockchain companies. Areas of strength for the firm include trademark portfolio management, IP rights enforcement, and franchising and licensing. The group regularly coordinates with the firm’s data protection and e-commerce divisions. The team is led by Libuše Dočekalová, who often represents clients in administrative and court proceedings. Stanislav Bednář is a notable practitioner within the practice and handles tech-related IP work.Practice head(s):
Libuše Dočekalová
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is friendly, available, adopts a pro-client approach, and negotiates fairly. The team searches for the best way to achieve the goal. We have been cooperating with this company for a long time in the field of EU trademark registration.’
‘Schoenherr is our exclusive partner in the field of trademarks. Libuše Dočekalová is proactive and professional.’
Key clients
Celonis
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
OMV Aktiengesellschaft / OMV Refining & Marketing GmbH
Pears Health Cyber
CZ LOKO
Twisto Payments
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Torrot Electric Europa
Carvago
Hospitality Digital
Facebook / Beat Games
UNIQA Insurance Group
NEXI
Lindab
ABC Automotive
Green Horion Renewables
ASTRID
Sky
Work highlights
- Advised Sky on the joint venture partnership with Showmax (MultiChoice Group) relating to the development of a streaming platform.
- Advised EUIPO on trademark matters, in relation to the registration of the European and international trademarks, and trademark administration management.
- Provided OMV Aktiengesellschaft with comprehensive trademark advisory as well as with the administration of a trademark portfolio.
Czech Republic > Employment Tier 5
Schoenherr Czech Republic covers due diligence exercises, internal regulations, company restructurings, and hiring and terminations. The department has recently been active on behalf of clients in unfair dismissal litigation and collective bargaining negotiations. Jointly leading the group are Helena Hangler, who handles both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of the practice, and Zoltán Pálinkás, who often advises and represents managing directors. Associate Marie Gremillot is a key contact within the team and often advises on labour law audits and remuneration schemes.Practice head(s):
Helena Hangler; Zoltán Pálinkás
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Schoenherr’s employment team is extraordinarily efficient and provides practical advice to comply with our business needs. Their advice is tailored, and we appreciate their availability and responsiveness at short notice. They are professionals who offer useful and accurate legal advice.’
‘My primary contacts at Schoenherr in employment matters are Zoltán Pálinkás, Helena Hangler and Marie Gremillot. We have been working with them for quite some time and are very satisfied with their services. They have an excellent knowledge of employment law and perfect overview of case law as well.’
‘I am immensely pleased with the services provided by Schoenherr Czech Republic. They have exceeded my expectations in every regard, bringing forth a level of professionalism, dedication, and excellence that is unparalleled.’
‘Their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction have been evident from our very first interaction, creating an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect that is essential for any fruitful collaboration. The team’s expertise and knowledge are evident in their work, providing insightful and innovative solutions to complex issues, ensuring the best possible outcomes.’
‘Helena Hangler and Marie Gremillot are distinguished by their unparalleled commitment to excellence, profound professional competence, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges. Their high ethical standards, client-centric mindset, and innovative thinking significantly set them apart from competitors.’
‘Expertise, speed of response and work.’
‘The team is immensely diverse and is comprised of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. This diversity fosters creativity, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of our needs. Also, they place a strong focus on understanding and addressing our unique needs.’
‘Helena Hangler is a standout lawyer, who gives clear, commercial, pragmatic advice. She is extremely knowledgeable and very attentive/responsive. She not only provides great legal advice but also takes time to understand your business and makes sure her advice is tailored to the client’s aims and objectives.’
Key clients
Zeppelin
Sky
Saurer
Hünnebeck
Salesianer
Bosch Group
Geberit
Celonis s.r.o.
ASICentrum s.r.o.
Adama CZ
Work highlights
- Advised Sky on the joint venture partnership with Showmax (MultiChoice Group) relating to the development of streaming platform, targeting the markets especially on sub-Saharan Africa.
- Advising all entities of Bosch Group in the Czech Republic on various topics including recruitment and hiring, safety and compliance, and employee remuneration systems.
- Advised Saurer Czech s.r.o. on its internal restructuring that resulted in the collective dismissal of approximately half of its personnel.
Schoenherr Czech Republic > Firm Profile
Established 30 years ago, the Prague office joined Schoenherr in 2009. Traditionally focused on assisting foreign investors with setting up their businesses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the team has grown into a renowned legal advisor for international and domestic companies in all areas of law.
The Prague office is a recognised leader in a number of areas, including domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate restructuring, construction and real estate, financing, capital markets, energy law, dispute resolution, data protection, intellectual property, competition and employment. Client satisfaction is repeatedly reflected in Schoenherr being honoured with many international awards.
Schoenherr Czech Republic
Jindřišská 16
110 00 Prague 1
Czech Republic
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