CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners is praised for a ‘combination of deep legal expertise’ and ’client-focused approach’ when advising on commercial, corporate, and M&A transactions. Petr Kališ, Lukáš Srbecký, and Jiří Prouza co-head the practice, with Kališ focusing on distressed transactions, Srbecký handling complex M&A deals, and Prouza supporting clients in domestic and cross-border M&A and restructuring.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- Quick solutions, communicative.
- Flexibility, quick response, availability.
- ‘I would consider strong knowledge, flexibility, and professionalism as the key strengths and capabilities of CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners. They do not hesitate to involve young talents and up-to-date technologies, and they deserve a prominent position on the market.’
- ‘The team was very client-oriented and quickly understood the needs of the client to successfully proceed with our project.’
- ‘The team is a very good example of a boutique or mid-size legal firm, where the client is faced with people who really know what to do and are ready to help immediately. Cerha Hempel K&P have very good knowledge of the area in question. Their communication skills put them in the same group as global law firms. ’
- ‘Jiří Prouza is solution-oriented and consistently anticipates potential issues before they arise, which makes him a trusted advisor in complex M&A legal matters. Compared to competitors, his responsiveness and ability to navigate cross-border deal dynamics are outstanding.'
Key clients
- Credendo – Trade Credit Insurance
- Sony Music Entertainment
- ČEPS, a.s
- Shareholders of PEMIC Group
- LUKOIL International Holding GmbH and LAFE Prague s.r.o
- JIP východočeská, a.s
- Tennant Company
- OFFICEO s.r.o
- Rail Cargo Logistics – Czech Republic s.r.o
- Vienna House
Work highlights
Advised Credendo Insurance group on the cross-border merger and the establishment of a Czech branch of the absorbing company.
Advised Sony Music Entertainment (SME) on the acquisition of Czech record label, Supraphon.
Advised shareholders of PEMIC BOOKS a.s on the sale of the PEMIC Group to Rockaway Capital.
Practice head
Petr Kališ; Lukáš Srbecký; Jiří Prouza