Dentons‘ team advises on a wide range of energy and infrastructure matters, leveraging a multidisciplinary team experienced in handling transactional, construction, regulatory, and contentious issues across the conventional power, renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors. Team head Petr Zákoucký brings expertise assisting clients in the energy, mining, oil, and gas sectors with complex M&A transactions, projects, and related competition, regulatory, and litigation matters. Štefan Potočnák is highly experienced in the contractual and regulatory aspects of renewable, nuclear, and PPP projects, while Lukáš Výmola focuses on the renewable energy sector, advising energy companies and corporates in energy transition and sustainability contexts.
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Testimonials
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- Strategic, Business-Focused Legal Advisory: Unlike some firms that might simply “paper the deal,” Dentons acted as strategic advisors. They invested time to understand our commercial goals and risk appetite, and then aligned the legal strategy accordingly. For instance, early on they led brainstorming on the term sheet, flagging which points likely originated from the seller (Rezolv) and adjusting them in our favor. A collaborative approach that helped us refine our negotiation strategy. I particularly appreciated how Dentons proactively drove negotiations on key risk allocation points (e.g., making sure curtailment, force majeure, and liability clauses were balanced). In strategy calls, their partner-led guidance often went beyond legal fine print: Dentons would suggest negotiating tactics, fallback positions, and “asks” we as the buyer could credibly make. This holistic support empowered us to focus on commercial decision-making while trusting Dentons to guide the legal playbook. It’s a unique trait – combining legal expertise with business acumen – and it saved us time and missteps in the negotiations. Overall Evaluation: Dentons’ energy practice provided us with unique, best-in-class service on the Rezolv vPPA project. They were innovative in approach, extremely strong on technical and strategic fronts, and truly committed to our success. Potential clients in the energy sector (or any complex projects) should know that Dentons offers a combination of strengths that is hard to find elsewhere – deep sector expertise, a collaborative and business-minded approach, and a team of outstanding professionals who go the extra mile. Our experience with Dentons has been overwhelmingly positive, and I would highly recommend them for any major transaction, especially those that break new ground. They proved themselves as a market leader through this engagement, and we are grateful for the partnership that led to a successful outcome. Furthermore, Dentons honored the agreed fee arrangement without charging us for extra hours, even during intense phases of the project. We felt fairly treated throughout, which reinforced our trust in their client-first approach.
- Lukáš Výmola (Counsel, Dentons Prague) – Lukáš was the day-to-day support in the whole deal. As a senior lawyer (Counsel) with substantial PPA know-how, he did much of the heavy lifting in drafting and negotiating. Lukáš’s attention to detail and technical prowess were exceptional. I was impressed by how proactive he was in protecting our interests, also providing us with well-balanced inputs for negotiation strategy. Lukáš also communicated complex legal points in plain language, making it easier for our business team to make decisions. His emails often came with clear bullet-point summaries of what decisions were needed from us, which saved time. I genuinely appreciated Lukáš’s responsiveness and how he treated our project with personal care. Compared to counterparts at other firms, Lukáš operated at a higher level of client service – always one step ahead in thinking through issues. His combination of technical skill and client-friendly communication is a rare find. I also appreciate the tight dedication to deadlines and swift support when needed in the course of the project. I also appreciate the overall.
- ‘I value the team's deep expertise in energy law matters and understanding of the energy sector.'
- 'The team works across different jurisdictions, which makes them the first choice to advise on matters concerning different markets.'
- 'They focus on business-oriented legal solutions.'
- ‘Petr Zákoucký is a highly experienced lawyer who navigates transaction-related advisory across various jurisdictions with ease. I value clear recommendations and the ability to find solutions to unconventional challenges.’
Key clients
- ČEZ
- MND
- KKCG
- Sev.en Energy (including Elektrárna Chvaletice a.s. and Elektrárna Počerady a.s.)
- EPH
- Pražská energetika (“PRE”)
- BPD
- Draslovka Holding
- Emma Capital
- Veolia
- Vestar
- King's Casino
Work highlights
Advised the client on its acquisition of TEDOM from Jet Investment fund.
Advising ČEZ in connection with the LNG procurement.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Petr Zákoucký
Other key lawyers
Štefan Potočnák; Lukáš Výmola; Tomáš Jonáš