ROWAN LEGAL's team offers strong expertise in handling a variety of energy and environmental cases, wherein it advises on gas, electricity, heating, nuclear energy, mining, waste management, and waste disposal issues. Under the leadership of Vilém Podešva, the practice also guides national clients on decarbonisation and sustainability strategies. Podešva is highly experienced in public procurement projects involving PPP, energy, and utilities, and serves as a member of the Energy Law Committee at the Czech International Chamber of Commerce.
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- ‘They have knowledge of the given issue and extensive experience from similar projects. The outputs are effective for the company's management.'
Key clients
- Teplárna České Budějovice, a.s.
- Statutární město České Budějovice
- Statutární město Brno
- EG. D, a.s.
- Dopravní podnik hl.m. Prahy, a.s.
- Teplárny Brno, a.s.
- Skupina Severočeská voda
- Pražská vodohospodářská společnost a.s.
- DIAMO, státní podnik
- Škoda Auto a.s.
- ČEZ, a.s.
- Výzkumný ústav půdy a meliorací, v.v.i.
Work highlights
Advising the client on an energy project related to creating an efficient and sustainable heating system for Brno, including a 40.7 km hot water pipeline from the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant.
Advised the Severočeská voda Group on the introduction of a new energy model, establishing Mateo Komodity, a.s. as the group’s central energy trader.
Advised Teplárna České Budějovice, a.s., on optimising the municipal energy model through the use of a new municipal energy trader.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Vilém Podešva
Other key lawyers
Lukáš Sommer; Jiří Votrubec; Michal Nulíček