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BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o.
KLIMENTSKÁ 1207/10
110 00 PRAGUE
Czech Republic

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 1

BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o.’s dispute resolution practice covers various areas of litigation, including construction, real estate, and investment, as well as displaying strengths in post-M&A disputes and damages claims. With demonstrable experience in handling complex cases both on a domestic and international scale, the firm frequently represents clients at varying levels of courts across Europe. The team is collectively led by banking law expert František Honsa; media law specialist Vladimír Uhde; and Robert Klenka, who showcases know-how in major trade disputes. Tomáš Politzer is another key contact within the department.

Practice head(s):

František Honsa; Vladimír Uhde; Robert Klenka

Other key lawyers:

Tomáš Politzer; Petr Vošahlík; Jan Kadrnožka; Petra Borkovcová

Testimonials

‘Jan Kadrnožka is very skilled and proactive.’

‘Amazing team. Always ready to work hard and deliver results.’

‘Robert Klenka deserves huge credit for his personal credibility and integrity, as well as his professional skills.’

‘Robert Klenka’s leadership is fascinating. No matter which team he leads he always has all the details and sees the big picture of the matter, including short-term and long-term strategy.’

Key clients

AB-CREDIT a.s.

AMADEUS Real Estate, a.s.

AMC Networks International

COMPAG Mladá Boleslav s.r.o.

Stadler Deutschland GmbH

Home Credit Group

O2 Czech Republic a.s.

Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s.

PPF Group

SAFE DIESEL s.r.o.

NL – BioLAB s.r.o.

Rockaway Capital Group

Work highlights

  • Represented the aggrieved customers of the Volkswagen holding in the Dieselgate claims.

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

With considerable expertise in financial regulation, the banking, finance and capital markets department at BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. is well placed to advise on credit financing and bond issuances and programmes on both foreign and Czech markets. Frequently engaged by banks, credit institutions, and insurance companies, the firm also demonstrates know-how on fintech advisory matters, in addition to assisting with the complex structuring of creditor-debtor relations. Led by Tomáš Sedláček, who is entrusted by banks to provide professional counsel in relation to securities and financial and commodity derivatives, the practice also handles capital markets work, including the structuring of capital markets instruments.

Practice head(s):

Tomáš Sedláček

Other key lawyers:

Andrea Adamacova; Petr Přecechtěl

Testimonials

‘A great diverse team with experience from previous jobs for other relevant firms and authorities.’

‘Tomáš Sedláček is excellent. He communicates transparently and handles matters well.’

‘Complex services, strong individuals, and outstanding local connections.’

‘Tomáš Sedláček is a very capable lawyer and is result-oriented.’

Key clients

Air Bank a.s.

Česká Exportní Banka (Czech Export Bank)

Česká Národní Banka (Czech National Bank)

Česká telekomunikační infrastruktura a.s. /CETIN Finance B.V.

Českomoravská Nemovitostní Group

EP Energy a.s./CE, Energy a.s.

EPH Group

Equa Bank, a.s.

Home Credit Group

J&T Group

PPF Group

PPF banka

První Investiční a.s.

Raiffeisenbank a.s.

RD Rýmařov Group

Progresus Group

Work highlights

  • Advised PPF Group, as a borrower, on negotiating and executing a €1.121bn acquisition facility arranged by ING for the purposes of acquiring shares in Moneta Money Bank.
  • Assisted ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION Group with the establishment of a new €1.5bn umbrella facility financing combining revolving loan, term loan and guarantee facilities for ŠKODA TRANSAPORTAION Group.
  • Advised Air Bank on restructuring a new lending facility which would qualify as a MREL instrument for the purposes of bank regulatory capital.

Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o.‘s commercial, corporate and M&A team counts joint ventures, acquisitions, and the sale of shares within its scope of work. Noted for its capabilities in handling large M&A transactions within the IT and fintech spaces, the firm also has a strong focus on medical and pharmaceutical M&A deals. Corporate specialist Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková leads the group, and brings additional expertise in public procurement law to the role. Managing partner Petr Mlejnek is another key contact in the practice and frequently advises on complex acquisition projects and external financing.

Practice head(s):

Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková

Other key lawyers:

Petr Mlejnek; Petr Přecechtěl; Tomáš Sedláček; Andrea Adamcová

Testimonials

‘Practical and complex knowledge of Czech law and delivery of business-oriented implementation.’

‘All practitioners we cooperate with are very focused and goal oriented.’

Key clients

PPF Group

Allianz Group

AnaCap Partners

Beat Games s.r.o.

Cinven Partners

Česká pošta, s.p

Českomoravská nemovitostní a.s

Progresus Group

ČEZ group

EMMA GAMMA LIMITED (and its affiliates)

EPH Group

SAZKA Group

J&T Group

KAPRAIN Group

Mall CZ Group

NMS a.s.

Rocky Group

ŠKODA INVESTMENT a.s.

ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION a.s.

Czech Republic > TMT Tier 2

At BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o., the TMT department offers guidance on a variety of matters such as cybersecurity concerns, the development of digital distribution platforms, personal data protection, and e-commerce. Drawing strengths from its transactional, litigation, and regulatory capabilities, the team is also well-equipped to advise on TMT-related M&A deals. The firm counts health sector companies, fintech corporations, TV broadcasters, and financial institutions amongst its client base. Petr Přecechtěl heads the practice, also specialising in competition and M&A law. Zdeněk Husták is a notable member of the offering and covers financial markets and services, as is Tomáš Sedláček, who handles financial regulation and structured finance.

Practice head(s):

Petr Přecechtěl

Other key lawyers:

Zdeněk Husták; Tomáš Sedláček; Matěj Manderla; Adam Nečas

Testimonials

‘The BBH TMT team is especially strong in their ability to combine in-depth regulatory and fintech knowledge with their business perception and client needs. This way they bring forward working solutions where others fail.’

‘Adam Nečas, Zdeněk Husták and Tomáš Sedláček are the individuals who I work with the most. Adam and Zdenek have a background in working for the Czech National Bank and when it comes to financial regulation and structuring fintech solutions which have a regulatory aspect, they are the persons to turn to as they are able to consider issues from all angles.’

‘Tomáš Sedláček’s strength lies in his excellent understanding of business which combined with his expertise, know-how and experience makes him especially strong in his ability to structure and create working solutions.’

Key clients

Air Bank a.s.

ATRIS investiční společnost a.s.

Automobilist

CETIN (Česká telekomunikační infrastruktura, a.s.)

Incrate s.r.o. (Kaprain group)

Citrix

Crowdberry a.s.

ČEZ and its subsidiaries

eToro (Europe) Ltd.

Nej.cz s.r.o.

Nordic Telecom

O2 Czech Republic a.s.

PPF Group (including PPF banka and Home Credit)

ROIER (Bedby, s.r.o.)

Zonky, a.s.

Škoda Investment a.s.

Škoda Transportation group

Work highlights

  • Acted as legal counsel to incrate s.r.o. in relation to the sale of its portion of 5G radio frequencies to T-Mobile Czech Republic.
  • Advised Škoda Investment, Škoda Transporation and its respective subsidiaries in relation to the trademarks and other rights related to designation “ŠKODA” in particular the administrative and civil court disputes with ŠKODA AUTO a.s. related thereto.
  • Representing O2 Czech Republic a.s. in proceedings concerning a claim for damages worth CZK4bn, by Volný a.s., arising due to an alleged abuse of dominant position on the broadband internet market.

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.

Department Name Email Telephone
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
Photo Name Position Profile
Andrea Adamcová photo Ms Andrea Adamcová Senior Associate at BBH.
Natálie Bražinová photo Ms Natálie Bražinová Natálie Bražinová is a Senior Advocate at BBH.
František Honsa photo JUDr František Honsa Founding Partner of BBH, head of Dispute Resolution area
Zdeněk Husták photo Mr Zdeněk Husták Partner and Head of Regulation & Compliance at BBH
Tomáš Johanna photo Tomáš Johanna Tomáš Johanna is a Senior Attorney with BBH.
Robert Klenka photo Mr Robert Klenka Robert Klenka is a partner at BBH. His primary focus is on…
Matěj Manderla photo Mr Matěj Manderla Senior Associate at BBH
Petr Mlejnek photo Mr Petr Mlejnek Petr Mlejnek is a managing partner with BBH, specializing in business law…
Adam Nečas photo Mr Adam Nečas Adam Nečas is a Senior Associate with BBH focusing on Financial Markets and…
Alice Nytrová photo Ms Alice Nytrová Alice Nytrová is a Senior Lawyer with BBH.
Tomáš Politzer photo Mr Tomáš Politzer Tomáš Politzer is a Partner at BBH focusing on litigation.
Petr Přecechtěl photo Judr Petr Přecechtěl Partner with BBH specializing in M&A and Banking & Finance
Tomáš Sedláček photo Mgr Tomáš Sedláček Partner with BBH responsible for Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and M&A
Ondřej Staněk photo Ondřej Staněk Ondřej Staněk is a Senior Associate with BBH.
Vladimír Uhde photo Mr Vladimír Uhde Vladimír Uhde is partner at the BBH law firm and is co-head…
Petr Vošahlík photo Mr Petr Vošahlík Petr Vošahlík is a Senior Lawyer with BBH focusing on representing clients…
Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková photo Ms Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková is a Partner at BBH focusing on civil, business…
Kristýna Živanská photo Kristýna Živanská Kristýna Živanská is a Senior Associate at BBH.
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Other offices : Bratislava (BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o)