Mr Vaclav Rovensky > Kocián Šolc Balaštík > Prague, Czech Republic > Lawyer Profile

The employment practice at Kocián Šolc Balaštík operates across a wide range of industry sectors, most notably IT, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. The firm advises on various employment and labour issues such as terminations, workplace injuries, business immigration and the transfer of employees, and the investigative procedures of employment authorities. Recently, the group has demonstrated activity in handling collective bargaining and trade union-related concerns, as well as assisting clients in navigating their ESG responsibilities. Václav Rovenský  leads the team and also offers know-how in the real estate, energy, construction, and public procurement sectors.

At Kocián Šolc Balaštík, the department’s scope of work includes the planning, development, and implementation of heat and power generation instalments, and the construction of power facilities. Additionally, the team offers advice on the development of renewable energy sources, public contracts, compliance concerns, and energy project financing. Recent highlights include assisting clients with the operation of new power plants, nuclear waste management, and distribution grids. The team is jointly led by Václav Rovenský, who specialises in energy construction projects and related regulatory concerns, and Tomáš Sequens, who handles the environmental elements of commercial transactions. Sylvie Sobolová is a notable member of the group and covers public procurement and state aid work.

Kocián Šolc Balaštík’s real estate practice has recently been active handling a range of development projects, the construction of solar parks, and the sale and acquisition of multiple administrative buildings in Prague. Regularly engaged by hotel developers and logistics and warehouse companies, the team has strength in advising architectural studios on contract negotiation and project documentation. The group is co-led by Jiří Horník, who primarily advises real estate investment companies, and Václav Rovenský, who focuses on highway construction mandates and the management of hotels.