Weinhold Legal is praised for its 'deep understanding of both Czech and international corporate law' and advises buyers and sellers on domestic and cross-border M&A deals, joint ventures, disposals, restructurings, and corporate governance mandates. Team head Daniel Weinhold handles corporate and M&A deals in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with expertise in restructurings and transformations. Martin Lukáš, Jakub Nedoma, and Tomáš Čermák bring extensive experience in corporate law and M&A mandates, while Václav Štraser specialises in commercial law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We have been working with Weinhold Legal for several years and highly value their outstanding expertise and responsiveness. Most recently, they assisted us with a complex cross-border transaction involving multiple jurisdictions and group restructurings. The team demonstrated excellent coordination skills, clear and pragmatic communication, and a deep understanding of both Czech and international corporate law.'
- ‘Martin Lukáš stands out through his exceptional strategic insight, precision, and calm leadership even in complex cross-border transactions. He has a remarkable ability to balance legal depth with business practicality, which makes his advice both highly reliable and commercially sound.'
- ‘The collaboration with Weinhold Legal was entirely professional, and I truly appreciated the feeling that I was their number one priority. Whoever I communicated with, the responses were to the point, which gave me absolute confidence in their abilities.'
- ‘We would like to particularly highlight Martin Lukáš, whose strategic leadership and extensive experience in M&A were key to the success of the transaction. His understanding of business needs and his ability to provide strategic solutions always helped us achieve our goals and avoid potential complications.'
- ‘Martin Lukáš and Dan Weinhold are exceptional for their breadth and depth of experience and knowledge. Jakub Nedoma is a rising star in the junior partner group. They are all exceptionally hard workers and provide calm, sensible advice and an excellent level of service. They are the best team that I have used in Prague.'
- ‘The senior members of the team have very deep and significant knowledge and experience in local and international transactions and corporate projects, and they readily involve their junior team members to train them up well. The result is not only an excellent knowledge of the law and practice but calm, sensible commercial advice and judgment and response times that are second to none.'
Key clients
- Lagardére
- Resistant AI
- Hyundai Transys Czech
Work highlights
Advised Lagardère Group on the acquisition of Marché Czech Republic and its subsequent merger into Lagardère Travel Retail.
Advised ThreatMark on corporate changes and a transaction related to the establishment of its headquarters in the U.S.A., preparing for a potential sale or U.S. venture capital funding.
Advised Resistant AI on corporate restructuring of its Czech subsidiary, share options, and other corporate matters, supporting the company’s growth and financing from Google Ventures.
Practice head
Daniel Weinhold
Other key lawyers
Martin Lukáš; Jakub Nedoma; Tomáš Čermák; Václav Štraser