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Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Kinstellar ‘s corporate and M&A team has significant industry expertise in the financial services, healthcare, IT, media, telecoms, energy, infrastructure, private equity, transportation, heavy industry, real estate, and construction spaces. The team advises predominantly blue-chip clients on high-value, cross-border M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations. Jan Juroška is head of the team, specialising in all aspects of corporate law including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and corporate finance. Lukáš Ševčík and Kamil Blažek are also key figures in the team, as is managing associate Michal Kníž.

Czech Republic > Projects and energy Tier 1

The projects and energy practice at Kinstellar regularly advises on electricity, gas, and metal commodities trading, public law planning and construction, and environmental regulatory issues. The team works on some of the most prominent infrastructure projects and high-profile acquisitions. Kamil Blažek leads the team, with particular strengths in advising on legislation drafting and interpretation in the energy field. Managing associate Michal Forýtek is another key figure in the team, with a focus on energy, competition law, state aid, and public procurement.

Czech Republic > Projects and PPP Tier 1

The projects and PPP practice at Kinstellar provides public law and planning advice, and represents clients in relevant administrative law litigation. The team is notably advising on issues concerning the structuring and financing of the D4 highway. The team also deals with all aspects of concession and facility agreements, including construction, operation, and maintenance agreements, and lender agreements. Kamil Blažek is the head of the team.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 1

The real estate practice at Kinstellar offers the full range of services across the sector, assisting with transactional work as well as advising on development, planning and environmental issues; financings and asset management; and mandates with a nexus to the energy field. In addition, the group handles associated litigation in the real estate space. Team head Klára Štepánková who has over 20 years of experience advising investors, developers, banks, construction companies, landlords, and large tenants. Kamil Blažek, who oversees the infrastructure and projects practice, is also an active team member. Jan Juroška is another key figure in the team, and regularly advises on real estate transactions.

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Kinstellar works on transactional and regulatory matters for high-profile domestic and global clients, including Goldman Sachs, Barclays Bank Ireland, and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia. Clients of the firm benefit from the integration of the regional banking and capital market practices. The practice is strong in compliance, risk, and sensitive investigations across the Czech Republic and the CEE region, as well as in real estate finance. Martina Březinová and Květoslav Krejčí co-head the team.

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 2

The dispute resolution team at Kinstellar handles all types of litigations and arbitrations, ranging from white-collar cases to shareholder disputes. The practice is highly experienced in the real estate, telecoms, technology, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors. Further, the team has expertise in domestic and cross-border dispute resolution, shareholder and company disputes, administrative proceedings, and contentious regulatory matters. Tomáš Čihula and associate Petra Ledvinková are also key figures in the team. Petr Souček left the firm.

Czech Republic > TMT Tier 2

The technology, media and telecoms team at Kinstellar often works on cybersecurity and privacy matters, as well as handling technology-related litigation and domain disputes. Technology-related M&A deals for both local and foreign clients also form a large part of the team's work. Notable clients of the team include Huawei Technologies, Porsche, and the EU Agency for the Space Programme. Associate Peter Bratský leads the team, with expertise in entertainment, media, and film law, and in handling compliance projects concerning data protection and whistleblowing.

Czech Republic > Employment Tier 3

The employment and labour law practice at Kinstellar regularly advises on employment matters related to local and cross-border business transfers and restructurings, implementation of internal regulations, and engagement of contingent workers. The team specialises in handling complex and sensitive matters. Jan Juroška head up the team, and specialises in issues at the intersection of employment and corporate law, particularly M&A, private equity and joint ventures.

Czech Republic > EU and competition Tier 3

The competition and state aid team at Kinstellar provides clients with cross-border advice, and sustains a focus on the energy, life sciences, IT, finance, automotive, and retail sectors. Key clients of the team include Mastercard, Porsche Central and Eastern Europe, and ČEZ. Tomáš Čihula is the head of the practice, and focuses on competition, state aid, public procurement, EU law, and life sciences regulatory matters. Associates Adam Němec and Michal Forýtek are also key figures in the team.