Firm Profile > act Randa Havel Legal > Prague, Czech Republic
act Randa Havel Legal Offices
TRUHLÁRSKÁ 13-15
110 00 PRAGUE 1
Czech Republic
act Randa Havel Legal > The Legal 500 Rankings
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
act Randa Havel Legal has 'in-depth knowledge of the law' and is experienced in handling M&A for clients operating in the energy and infrastructure arena. Practice head Alois Šatava, who advises on private equity transactions, has over two decades of experience in corporate law. The team also includes Martin Řanda, who is recommended for cross-border work.Practice head(s):
Alois Šatava
Other key lawyers:
Martin Řanda
Testimonials
‘They are all excellent professionals with in-depth knowledge, but are also eager to understand the specifics of our business. They are responsive and efficient and I really appreciated their assistance in some quite difficult and complex matters. The legal quality makes this team stand out as we turn to them very often.’
‘Martin Řanda, the managing partner, has impressive negotiation skills and he adds a lot to deals with his commercial view.’
Key clients
JUFA Investment Group
Pražské služby a.s. (Prague Services in English)
Zdroj pitné vody Káraný, a.s. (Drinking Water Source Káraný in English)
JCDecaux
BSWW Trust and the funds represented by BSWW Trust
Biskupství brněnské
GE Medical Systems Czech Republic
CHEVAK Cheb, a.s
RN Solutions a.s.
Randion s.r.o.
ČSAD Česká Lípa, a.s.
Projects and energy Tier 3
act Randa Havel Legal handles a significant number of development projects in the energy sector. The group is jointly headed by Jan Havel, who has experience assisting with international projects in the energy space, and Alois Šatava, who advises international acquisitions for mid-sized clients. Other areas of expertise include waste management and environmental matters.Practice head(s):
Jan Havel; Alois Šatava
Testimonials
‘Well organized, very flexible and always prepared to work for the client.‘
‘Jan Havel – perfect professional.‘
‘I can pick out the team because of its unique expertise in energy law, its network, and the fact that the lawyers are always looking for a solution and are open to innovative concepts.‘
‘Jan Havel has a deep knowledge of Czech energy regulation and regulatory workings, which he is able to share in an easy-to-understand and commercially astute way‘.
Key clients
Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation (EGAP)
Doosan Škoda Power s.r.o.
Pražské služby, a.s. (Prague Services in English)
G – Team a.s.
JUFA Investment Group
PPA CONTROLL
Františkolázeňská výtopna, s.r.o.
Havířovská teplárenská společnost, a.s.
Teplárna České Budějovice, a.s.
TMT Tier 3
act Randa Havel Legal advises IT and TMT sector clients on data protection matters and IP issues, jointly led by Tomáš Rydvan who specialises in private and public tendering documentation, and Matyáš Kužela. Martin Řanda advises information technology clients and focuses on work in the advertising and entertainment fields. The group's office in Pilsen provides a wider regional reach.Practice head(s):
Tomáš Rydvan; Matyáš Kužela
Other key lawyers:
Martin Řanda
Key clients
Advertising ONE, a.s.
KYOCERA Document Solutions Czech, s.r.o.
FCC Group
IKEM
Intelligent Markets, a.s.
JCDecaux
JVS Group
MyQ, spol. s r.o.
Seznam.cz, a.s.
The Capital City of Prague
Orkla Foods Česko a Slovensko a.s.
Dispute resolution Tier 4
act Randa Havel Legal's litigation team, which is led by managing partner Martin Řanda, is skilled in matters connected with the environmental sector, particularly waste management and disposal. The team has appeared before Czech and international courts. Jan Havel has experience of serving as an arbitrator with the Arbitration Court of the Economic Chamber. Ladislav Peterka is the key name for administrative proceedings and arbitration, while procurement expert Tomáš Rydvan specialises in PPP projects.Practice head(s):
Martin Řanda
Other key lawyers:
Jan Havel; Ladislav Peterka
Key clients
Chládek a Tintěra, Pardubice a.s.
Fides Group a.s.
G – Team a.s.
Advertising One
JCDecaux, Městský mobiliář, s.r.o.
Pražské služby, a.s.
Balabenka s.r.o. (AFI Europe)
JUFA s.r.o.
KLM and Air France
Real estate and construction Tier 4
act Randa Havel Legal's real estate team has a focus on acquisitions, construction projects, and planning work for local and foreign investor clients. Martin Řanda heads the practice alongside Tomáš Slabý, who has expertise in brownfield and greenfield developments. Jan Havel is the contact on the construction side, particularly for matters related to the energy sector.Practice head(s):
Martin Řanda; Tomáš Slabý
Other key lawyers:
Jan Havel
Testimonials
‘Martin’s long and strong experience makes him very knowledgeable on how to assist us and our business, he knows what works for us and we know we can trust his advice.’
‘There is a wide range of knowledge of each attorney in this company. If an individual does not know what is needed, he/she knows who to call.’
Key clients
AFI Europe Group
FCC Česká republika, s.r.o.
Šmukýřka Development s.r.o.
Zdroj pitné vody Káraný, a.s.
Bertsch Energy GmbH & Co KG
AKROTERION s.r.o.
City of Prague
Chládek a Tintěra, Pardubice a.s.
Pražské služby, a.s.
Orkla Foods Česko a Slovensko, a.s.
act Randa Havel Legal > Firm Profile
The firm: Established by Martin Randa and Jan Havel, act Randa Havel Legal is a Czech law firm operating on the market since 2006.
act Randa Havel Legal provides high-quality legal services to Czech as well as foreign companies, entrepreneurs, private entities and public institutions. Based on its detailed knowledge of the Czech legal environment and domestic market, as well as its lawyers’ extensive experience with international transactions, act Randa Havel Legal offers its clients comprehensive legal services in all fundamental areas of law.
act Randa Havel Legal’s aim is to always give its clients the exceptional legal care they expect while making them feel secure, successful and respected.
The firm listens to its clients’ needs, and drives its work with both passion and specialised insight into its clients’ specific legal environments and broader strategies. It’s this philosophy that act Randa Havel Legal brings to each and every case and client.
act Randa Havel Legal is one of the founding members of the international alliance act legal. With around 400 top lawyers, tax advisors and business experts, act legal is the very first choice for top-level legal service at both the local and international level. Thanks to act legal, both domestic and foreign individuals have the opportunity to get legal support throughout the whole of Europe.
Areas of practice: Six core practice groups (Corporate and M&A, Labour law, Energy, Dispute resolution, Real estate and Construction, and TMT) form the pillars of the firm’s legal services in different areas of law.
M&A: act Randa Havel Legal has extensive experience of structure proposals and completion of transactions to acquire or sell shares in companies, plants or parts thereof or any other transactions to change the owner of the identified property of companies or natural persons. act Randa Havel Legal also provides comprehensive legal services in the area of corporate law, especially during establishment, administration and management of commercial corporations, regardless of their legal form.
Labour law: act Randa Havel Legal provides universal legal services in the area of labour law. We prepare standard (sample) labour law documents and negotiate contracts with specific companies, such as managerial contracts, for example. We participate in creating internal employment regulations, including wage regulations and other regulations pertaining to remuneration. We draw up draft collective agreements at a company and higher level and represent our clients during meetings with representatives of trade union organisations or other employee representatives.
Energy: act Randa Havel Legal is one of the few Czech law firms that provides regular, long-term comprehensive legal services in all segments of the energy market, including construction of power engineering units for generating or processing electricity, thermal energy and gas and energy utilisation of waste. Jan Havel, head of the energy practice group, has participated in more than 100 complex investment and development projects in the energy sector as legal counsel in Europe, America and Asia.
Disputes: act Randa Havel Legal provides all the legal services associated with dispute resolution contracts or breach of the legal regulations. It always endeavours to first reach the quickest, most cost-effective amicable settlement. If no amicable solution is achieved, act Randa Havel Legal represents its clients in proceedings before the courts, in arbitration proceedings and during mediation. act Randa Havel Legal always proceeds with the greatest possible regard to protecting the client’s interests and provides the client with the maximum amount of information concerning the course of the dispute.
Real estate, development, investment and construction: act Randa Havel Legal provides services to large development companies, lessors and leaseholders, individuals investing in real estate and construction companies. Its lawyers have extensive experience with comprehensive legal coverage of large commercial and residential development projects.
TMT: act Randa Havel Legal is one of the few Czech law firms that offers extensive experience and expertise in the area of personal data protection on the internet. Thanks to its lawyers’ extensive experience in the area of TMT, the firm is able to provide high-quality legal services even in the case of non-traditional and innovative solutions with no backing in the appropriate legislation.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Mergers and acquisitions | Alois Satava | +420222537500 | |
| Competition and state aid | Martin Randa | +420222537500 | |
| Competition and state aid | Matyas Kuzela | +420222537500 | |
| Public contracts | Tomas Rydvan | +420222537500 | |
| Labour law | Tomas Slaby | +420222537500 | |
| Labour law | Lenka Droscova | +420222537500 | |
| Arbitration and litigation | Martin Randa | +420222537500 | |
| Arbitration and litigation | Ladislav Peterka | +420222537500 | |
| Real estate and development | Martin Randa | +420222537500 | |
| Real estate and development | Tomas Slaby | +420222537500 | |
| Environmental law and waste disposal | Martin Randa | +420222537500 | |
| Environmental law and waste disposal | Martin Randa | +420222537500 | |
| Corporate law | Alois Satava | +420222537500 | |
| Corporate law | Michal Palinkas | +420222537500 | |
| Banking and finance | Alois Satava | +420222537500 | |
| Banking and finance | Tomas Rydvan | +420222537500 | |
| Insolvency | Jan Havel | +420222537500 | |
| Insolvency | Alois Satava | +420222537500 | |
| Intellectual property | Jan Havel | +420222537500 | |
| Energy | Jan Havel | +420222537500 | |
| Energy | Tomas Rydvan | +420222537500 | |
| Trusts and clients’ personal affairs | Alois Satava | +420222537500 | |
| Investment projects | Jan Havel | +420222537500 | |
| Investment projects | Tomas Rydvan | +420222537500 | |
| Regulatory | Matyas Kuzela | +420222537500 | |
| Personal data protection | Matyas Kuzela | +420222537500 | |
| Securities | Alois Satava | +420222537500 | |
| TMT | Tomas Rydvan | +420222537500 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mgr Matyas Kuzela | Partner Intellectual Property Law, Competition Law and State Aid, Personal Data, Mergers… | View Profile |
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Mgr Michal Palinkas | Partner | View Profile |
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Mgr Martin Randa | Managing Partner Disputes and Dispute Resolution, Competition Law and State Aid, Real… | View Profile |
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Mgr Tomas Rydvan | Partner Banking and Finance, Public Contracts, Energy, Investment Projects, TMT | View Profile |
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Mgr Alois Satava | Partner Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Securities, Banking and Finance, Insolvency, Trust… | View Profile |
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Mgr Tomas Slaby | Partner Real Estate and Development, Labour Law | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 28 at this office : 23Languages
Czech English French German Russian SlovakMemberships
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Other offices : PilsenClient Testimonials
Daniel Procházka, Chief Operational Officer at Doosan Škoda Power
act Řanda Havel Legal lawyers have an unique combination of excellent legal expertise with high knowledge of technical aspects of our business and with business-oriented approach.
The team offers a high-quality level of service, it meets its deadlines and is flexible and on-call for urgent matters. They have an uncommon ability to find innovative win-win solutions when drafting and negotiating a contract.
Lukáš Zapletal, Public Affairs, Communication, Sustainability, Legal & Security Director and Executive Board member at Coca-Cola HBC Czechia & Slovakia
act Řanda Havel Legal is a highly-organised firm that provides top class services&collaboration with outstanding “value for money” proposition. They pro-actively come-up with smart business-oriented and legally safe solutions, we can always rely on their agile team. They are extremely responsive and react to our needs immediately. act Řanda Havel Legal has never failed our very high expectations and we are very happy for this great long-standing relationship.
Ing. Pavel Jelínek, Chief engineer at AFI Europe Czech Republic
The strength of act Řanda Havel Legal is in the great skills of all of those involved in the deal, from top management to mid-level employees. The team provided very commercial, pragmatic and specific advice with a straightforward approach to the complexities of Czech real estate law. Knowing that act Řanda Havel Legal is able to help us also in cross-border matters is a great benefit for us (being a leading international investor and real estate developer with a special focus on the Central and Eastern European markets).