Mr Michal Forýtek > Kinstellar > Prague, Czech Republic > Lawyer Profile

Kinstellar’s practice is highly regarded for its expertise in the projects and PPP space. The team draws upon the firm’s office network across Central Europe to support clients on cross-border mandates, often involving energy trading and distribution, public law planning and construction, and large-scale financing matters. Practice head Kamil Blažek has an excellent reputation for representing international energy companies and governmental entities in public procurement and state aid projects. Blažek is ably supported by Jan Lehký, who is well versed in handling construction permitting processes and infrastructure projects, and Michal Forýtek, a key name to note for matters concerning distribution networks and long-term supply agreements.

Kinstellar’s competition team acts for an established client base of international and domestic companies, and is very experienced in handling cross-border matters throughout the CEE region. Energy, IT, finance, and retail are key sectors of strength for the group, which routinely advises on merger control proceedings. Tomáš Čihula heads the practice and advises on state aid, competition litigation, and public procurement issues. Michal Forýtek handles competition-related energy projects, and Adam Němec assists with FDI matters and the competition elements of M&A transactions.

Kinstellar’s projects and energy practice has an excellent track record in representing major international corporations and government entities in a wide spectrum of matters. Key areas of instruction include ESG compliance, public law planning, and electricity and gas commodities trading. Department head Kamil Blažek specialises in energy, infrastructure, and water and waste regulation matters, and has been kept busy assisting energy companies with nuclear and electricity projects. Blažek is ably supported by Jan Lehký, who handles the construction and environmental law aspects of large transactions. Michal Forýtek covers renewable energy and state aid work.