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Wolf Theiss > The Legal 500 Rankings

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

The experienced banking, finance and capital markets team at Wolf Theiss provides major domestic and multinational insurers, banks and non-bank financial institutions and corporates with comprehensive advice on refinancings, acquisition finance and real estate finance matters. The practice also displays strength in such segments as energy and transport. The practice is headed by Robert David, who specialises in project finance, acquisition finance, export finance, recapitalisation and a wide range of capital markets transactions. Also of note are senior associate Filip Michalec, who handles mandates involving banking and financial services, regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering; and counsel Tomáš Kren, who advises on complex real estate matters.

Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

The corporate and M&A group at Wolf Theiss brings strength to advising domestic and multinational insurers, financial institutions and corporates, across such sectors as transport, food and beverages, tech, mining, agriculture, entertainment, consumer products and retail, on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity investments, restructurings, commercial agreements and corporate governance matters. The practice is headed by Tereza Naučová, who provides expertise at all stages of M&A transactions. Senior associate Kateřina Mikulová, who specialises in both restructurings and corporate governance matters, is also of note.

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 4

The dispute resolution group at Wolf Theiss brings strength to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates, across such sectors as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, transport, construction, healthcare, real estate and energy, on a wide range of matters across the practice area. The team's full offering covers banking litigation, product liability disputes, administrative law disputes, arbitration, banking litigation and white-collar criminal matters. Former Minister of Justice Robert Pelikán heads the team, which was bolstered by the January 2024 arrival of Marie Talašová from White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář.

Czech Republic > Employment Tier 4

The broad employment practice at Wolf Theiss advises high-profile telecoms, automotive, and banking sector clients on a wide range of matters, including collective bargaining agreements, outsourcing, TUPE issues, labour litigation, and workforce restructurings. Practice head Ondřej Beneš brings expertise in internal reorganisation cases, employee transfers and collective redundancy matters. Daniel Weiss acts on cases involving discrimination, whistleblowing, terminations and diversity initiatives. Sabina Krajíčková has left the firm.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 5

At Wolf Theiss, the real estate team has ‘outstanding understanding of the real estate market‘. Active across the logistics and industrial sectors, the group also handles build-to-rent and affordable housing projects and property acquisitions for investment companies and banks. The ‘outstanding‘ Tomáš Kren heads the practice and fields expertise in assisting with joint ventures, real estate finance, and leasing matters. Kren is ably supported by the ‘excellent‘ Barbora Malimánková, who advises on ESG compliance issues and construction work.