Kocián Šolc Balaštík's practice advises on the development, financing, construction, and operation of complex energy and infrastructure projects. The team has a particular focus on energy transactions and sustainability initiatives across renewables, hydrogen, nuclear energy, waste-to-energy, brownfield redevelopment, and district heating system modernisation. Tomas Sequens and Václav Rovenský co-head the practice, with Sequens supporting clients’ strategies for transitioning to a circular, CO₂-free economy, and Rovenský assisting private entities, utility providers, and international investors with Czech regulatory aspects of renewable, biomass, solar, and wind energy projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I believe their unique and specialist knowledge of the local procurement laws and practices, as well as depth of experience working on similarly complex projects, makes them a strong legal collaborator for us.'
- 'They provide us with invaluable insights into the local culture and political climate to help us navigate the legal topics we face on our project.'
- ‘The KŠB team has one of the largest expertise in the field of energy in the Czech Republic. It can provide comprehensive advice from legislation to business.’
Key clients
- Smetanova Litomyšl
- Národní divadlo
- CETIN
- Smart Energies Group
- SE PPS Alfa
- Hyflex Alfa
- Asental Group
- Green Gas DPB
- Energy Ústí nad Labem
- GS Diesel 1 s.r.o.
- Carthamus
- Teplárna Loučovice
Work highlights
Advising Smart Energies Group (SEG) on the development of approximately 20 Battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the country.
Advising Hyflex Alfa on a renewable hydrogen production project located in the Triangle Strategic Industrial Zone near Žatec, Czech Republic, aiming to develop a flexible RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) and low-emission hydrogen production facility with an initial planned capacity of approximately 30 MW.
Advising Green Gas DPB on a pioneering regulatory and permitting process related to the closure of black coal mines in the Ostrava-Karviná region.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Tomáš Sequens; Václav Rovenský
Other key lawyers
Sylvie Sobolová; Dagmar Dubecká