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CMS is recognised as a leading M&A advisor in the Czech Republic by major legal directories. We have been present in the Czech Republic for more than 30 years and are continuously involved in the country’s headline transactions. The combination of our international experience and local know-how gives us a unique understanding of the key issues of importance when acquiring or selling a Czech business. 

With domestic experts and English law practitioners on the ground in 15 offices across the region, we can mobilise international specialist teams quickly to manage cross-border and domestic transactions. We add value by thinking and acting beyond our traditional role to secure the competitive edge for our clients in an ever-changing business environment. Whether they are a global multinational group or a dynamic domestic business, we deliver a tailored, commercial, cost effective solutions, covering areas including M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, outsourcing, group restructuring and privatisations.

Our team include experts in sectors such as banking, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, insurance, life sciences, real estate and construction, technology and media. This means we save our clients time and money by understanding their specific issues, providing advice within context and pinpointing the commercial issues and risks in their transactions.

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What the Team is Known For

CMS is a renowned law firm active on both domestic and international big-ticket M&A deals. The team is well equipped to handle transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions, especially in the CEE region. Clients of the law firm hail from the energy and technology sectors. CMS often advises private equity funds and investor companies on high-profile transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Corvinus International Investment on the sale of its 25% stake in Yettel Hungary as well as its 20% stake in CETIN Hungary to TMT Hungary Holdco, a member of the PPF Group.

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Notable Practitioners

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Helen Rodwell
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Helen Rodwell
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Top-rated lawyer Helen Rodwell advises on large cross-border transactions, including asset sales and equity investments. Her clientele comprises investors and companies from the technology and energy sectors. She also maintains a reputation as a dominant figure in the M&A market in the CEE region.

Helen Rodwell is a force in M&A in the Czech Republic and across Central & Eastern Europe.

Helen Rodwell has super strong negotiation capabilities. In negotiation technique and strategy, she's the strongest lawyer I know.

Helen Rodwell always provides excellent support.

Helen Rodwell is simply the best!

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