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BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. Offices

KLIMENTSKÁ 1207/10
110 00 PRAGUE
Czech Republic
BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Long known for its litigation and arbitration expertise, BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. provides support to international and domestic clients alike on their most complex, high-value disputes. The team has recently been instructed in a number of Covid-19 related disputes, ranging from rent reduction petitions to damages claims against the state for pandemic mishandling. Co-heads František Honsa, Vladimír Uhde and Robert Klenka have expertise in banking, energy and insolvency litigation respectively. Tomáš Politzer is known for his broad commercial litigation experience, while Petr Vošahlík advises on private individual and white-collar crime cases.Practice head(s):
František Honsa; Vladimír Uhde; Robert Klenka
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Really skilled in litigation tactics. Calm-minded.’
‘We mainly appreciate their knowledge and success within their cases.’
‘Extremely professional. Highest quality of service.’
‘Outstanding, knowledgeable and reliable in all aspects.’
Key clients
AB-CREDIT a.s.
AMÁDEUS REAL, a.s.
AMC Networks International
COMPAG Mladá Boleslav s.r.o.
Česká pojišťovna a.s.
SAFE DIESEL s.r.o.
Home Credit Group
O2 Czech Republic a.s.
Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s.
PPF Group
Work highlights
- Advising SAFE DIESEL s.r.o, which represents aggrieved customers of Volkswagen in the “Dieselgate” scandal.
- Representing AMÁDEUS Real Estate Group in several high profile, high-value real estate court proceedings with a combined value of approx. €180m.
- Defending O2 Czech Republic a.s. against €175m of claims based on alleged margin squeeze raised by current or former competitors.
Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o.‘s team undertakes a mix of banking and finance work and capital markets transactions, as well as financial regulatory matters. It advises domestic and foreign lenders and borrowers on major financing agreements and is particularly rated for its bond issuance program. The regulatory team is known for advising a full range of institutions on fast-changing EU regulations. Tomáš Sedláček leads the team; one client noted that ‘he is the lawyer I would like to work with on every single financing transaction’. Petr Přecechtěl, Zdeněk Husták and Andrea Adamcová are also recommended.Practice head(s):
Tomáš Sedláček
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Their people are key. Reliable and creative.’
‘Tomas Sedlacek – perfectly coordinates, helps us prioritize opened legal issues, so that we always know what we want to get and give in trade-off situations; he is the lawyer I would like to work with on every single financing transaction. Andrea Adamcova – she has a phenomenal memory and an ability to refer quickly to the relevant part of any document. A total must-have for complex negotiations, when we have to decide in real-time whether we aceept, reject or postpone the issue.’
Key clients
Air Bank a.s.
Česká Exportní Banka
Česká Národní Banka
Česká telekomunikační infrastruktura a.s. / CETIN Finance B.V.
EP Energy a.s./CE, Energy a.s.
EPH Group
Equa Bank
Home Credit Group
J&T Group
Nordic Investors Group, a.s.
PPF Group
PPF banka
Raiffeisenbank a.s.
RD Rýmařov Group
Rockaway Capital
Sberbank CZ
Škoda Transportation Group
Work highlights
- Provided comprehensive legal advice to PPF Group on complex refinancing of the acquisition of shares in Moneta Money Bank a.s.
- Assisted RD Rýmařov Group with their entrance to the Czech capital markets.
- Provided complex advice to Air Bank a.s. on the Bank ID project.
Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Clients regard BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. as a ‘first choice for all transactions, in particular those which are more complex.’ The team advises on a wide range of mandates, such as mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, with particular strengths in advising tech, gaming and pharmaceutical sector clients. Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková, who heads up the team, advises on state aid matters in addition to corporate issues. Petr Precechtel, Tomáš Sedláček and Andrea Adamcová are also well regarded by clients.Practice head(s):
Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘BBH is able to provide us with their legal support in respect to Czech and Slovak law, but also in respect of UK law which is also needed from time to time. BBH´s M&A team is highly experienced and professional, and we appreciate their efforts to push the transactions forward and to find and negotiate solutions or alternatives that aim to protect and strengthen our positions and expectations in the transactions. BBH is always very proactive and we may always fully rely on getting the best of achievable in given circumstances.’
‘Both Petr and Andrea are very dedicated, proactive and supportive and have our full support. We also appreciate that both Petr and Andrea are able to provide us with legal advice in related areas, such as banking & finance law or antitrust law and therefore we are able to get the “full package” without a need to involve a number of different legal experts.’
Key clients
Allianz group
AnaCap Partners
Beat Games s.r.o.
Cinven Partners
Citrix
Česká pošta, s.p.
Českomoravská nemovitostní a.s.
ČEZ group
EMMA GAMMA LIMITED
EPH Group
J&T Group
KAPRAIN group
Mall CZ group
NMS, a.s.
PPF Group
Rockway group
ŠKODA INVESTMENT a.s.
ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION a.s.
Work highlights
- Acted as Czech counsel on the acquisition of the project management software company Wrike from Vista Equity Partners for $2.25bn.
- Acted as the structuring legal counsel of PPF in an unprecedented transaction entered into with MONETA Money Bank of over €1bn.
- Assisted PPF group with renegotiation of shareholder arrangements and restructuring of the transaction and joint-venture with the other shareholders of Mall Group a.s.
Czech Republic > TMT Tier 2
BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. combines the manpower and scale of a large firm, with an ability to provide services ‘in the form and quality of a boutique firm.’ Its team undertakes a mix of regulatory, transactional and litigation work for major clients in the media and telecoms sectors. The practice is led by Petr Přecechtěl, whose TMT expertise is complemented by his M&A and competition knowledge. Tomáš Sedláček and Zdeněk Husták are also recommended.Practice head(s):
Petr Přecechtěl
Other key lawyers:
Tomáš Sedláček; Zdeněk Husták; Adam Necas
Testimonials
‘BBH as a firm and its team is quite unique as a whole. While it belongs among one of the largest law firms on the market, it’s able to provide services in the form and quality of a boutique firm. This basically means that despite their size, we as a client receive top class quality work, individualised approach and delivery and the ability to consider difficult issues or find unprecedented solutions – simply think out of the box.’
‘Tomas is an experienced lawyer having the unique ability to combine the provision of legal services with the needs and requirements of a business like our bank. He has the talent to come up with solutions that are often unique and unprecedented, yet legally robust and at the same time meeting our commercial requirements.’
‘Zdenek and Adam both have historically worked with the regulator and are extremely profound in financial regulation and the banking business both from a client and regulator perspective. They have unmatched insight and knowhow of the regulation requirements, closely following all new topics and to-come legislation.’
‘We have got an excellent long-term co-operation with BBH. According to our experience, their involvement is always helpful and fully professional.’
‘We revert mostly to Petr Precechtel, partner of BBH heading M&A and TMT practices. He is an excellent legal practitioner and experienced negotiator. He is able to find a viable solution even in respect to very complex legal issues. He is supported by other members of BBH.’
Key clients
Air Bank a.s.
Citrix
Česká Exportní Banka
Česká Národní Banka
Česká pošta, s.p.
Česká televise
ČEZ and its subsidiaries
EP Energy a.s.
Kaprain Investment group
O2 Czech Republic a.s.
PPF Group
SAZKA, sázková kancelář, a.s.
Zonky
Work highlights
- Acted as Czech counsel to Citrix on the acquisition of Wrike from Vista Equity Partners $2.25bn.
- Representing O2 Czech Republic a.s. in abuse of dominance proceedings.
- Represented O2 Czech Republic a.s. in damage proceedings initiated by its competitor, Vodafone Czech Republic.
BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. > Firm Profile
The firm: BBH, advokátní kancelář, s.r.o. (BBH) is a prominent Czech law firm with an international presence. Emanating from a notable international law firm operating on the Czech market since 1990, BBH was established in 2000 and built on its long-term client-centric vision and successful tradition. BBH currently operates in Prague and Bratislava.
BBH offers international and domestic clients legal advice on cross-border transactions and in international litigation and arbitration proceedings held before all manner of tribunal and provides strategic counsel in most areas of law. Due to the firm’s daily international practice, BBH lawyers understand the objectives, expectations and requirements of their prominent clients and can satisfy their exacting needs with high-level innovative legal support.
Areas of practice: BBH provides legal and consulting services in the following key areas and sectors: banking and finance, insurance business; corporate compliance; financial regulation; energy law; insolvency and restructuring; TMT; capital markets; M&A, private equity, corporate law; real estate; litigation, arbitration and other proceedings; and competition law.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance, insurance business | Tomáš Sedláček | tsedlacek@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Banking and finance, insurance business | Petr Přecechtěl | pprecechtel@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Capital markets | Tomáš Sedláček | tsedlacek@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Energy | Vladimír Uhde | vuhde@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Litigation, arbitration and other proceedings | Vladimír Uhde | vuhde@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Litigation, arbitration and other proceedings | František Honsa | fhonsa@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Financial regulation | Tomáš Sedláček | tsedlacek@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
M&A, corporate | Kateřina Vorlíčková | kvorlickova@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
M&A, corporate | Tomáš Sedláček | tsedlacek@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
M&A, corporate | Petr Přecechtěl | pprecechtel@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Real estate | Tomáš Politzer | tpolitzer@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Restructuring and insolvency | Robert Klenka | rklenka@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
TMT/IP, financial technology | Petr Přecechtěl | pprecechtel@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Competition/Antitrust | Petr Přecechtěl | pprecechtel@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Compliance | Zdeněk Husták | zhustak@bbh.cz | +420 234 091 355 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Ms Andrea Adamcová | Senior Associate at BBH. | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Natálie Bražinová | Natálie Bražinová is a Senior Advocate at BBH. | View Profile |
![]() | JUDr František Honsa | Founding Partner of BBH, head of Dispute Resolution area | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Zdeněk Husták | Partner and Head of Regulation & Compliance at BBH | View Profile |
![]() | Tomáš Johanna | Tomáš Johanna is a Senior Attorney with BBH. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Robert Klenka | Robert Klenka is a partner at BBH. His primary focus is on… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Matěj Manderla | Senior Associate at BBH | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Petr Mlejnek | Petr Mlejnek is a managing partner with BBH, specializing in business law… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Adam Nečas | Adam Nečas is a Senior Associate with BBH focusing on Financial Markets and… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Alice Nytrová | Alice Nytrová is a Senior Lawyer with BBH. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Tomáš Politzer | Tomáš Politzer is a Partner at BBH focusing on litigation. | View Profile |
![]() | Judr Petr Přecechtěl | Partner with BBH specializing in M&A and Banking & Finance | View Profile |
![]() | Mgr Tomáš Sedláček | Partner with BBH responsible for Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and M&A | View Profile |
![]() | Ondřej Staněk | Ondřej Staněk is a Senior Associate with BBH. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Vladimír Uhde | Vladimír Uhde is partner at the BBH law firm and is co-head… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Petr Vošahlík | Petr Vošahlík is a Senior Lawyer with BBH focusing on representing clients… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková | Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková is a Partner at BBH focusing on civil, business… | View Profile |
![]() | Kristýna Živanská | Kristýna Živanská is a Senior Associate at BBH. | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 65Languages
Czech English French German Russian Slovak SpanishMemberships
ISDA Euro Arbitration Czech Arbitration Court LCIA Czech Bar Association International Arbitral Centre The Chamber for Commercial Relations with the Confederation of Independent States The Association of European Businesses in the Russian Federation The Czech Capital Market Association Austrian Arbitration Association ASA below 40Other
Other offices : Bratislava (BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o)Disputes Yearbook 2020
Briefing
Arbitration in the Czech Republic in 2020 – 25 years of the Arbitration Act and counting (https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/analysis/disputes-yearbook-2020/sponsored-briefing-arbitration-in-the-czech-republic-in-2020/)
František Honsa and Petr Vošahlík give an overview of arbitration in the Czech Republic
- Dispute resolution