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The energy industry is generally a complex environment. Volatile markets, transition to a carbon-neutral economy as well as recent energy security challenges add another layer of complexity placing strategic priorities in the energy and infrastructure developments and modernization in each market.

Dentons Prague based multidisciplinary energy / infrastructure team has deep experience across all facets of the sector providing comprehensive advice on transactional, construction, regulatory and contentious matters in conventional generation, renewable energy, oil and gas and infrastructure sectors. The team is strongly supported by professionals in environmental, PPP and public procurement law as well as banking and finance and capital markets.

Dentons helps a broad range of the sector participants, including power generators, utilities, transmission and distribution businesses, developers, suppliers and large customers, financial institutions, investors and private equity to navigate the challenges, explore strategies for growth, both domestically and internationally, and to achieve their business goals in the dynamic market.

Industries (12)

  • Upstream and downstream oil and gas
  • Nuclear power
  • Renewables and unconventional energy
  • Conventional generation
  • Transmission and distribution
  • Retail electricity and natural gas supply
  • Pipeline and maritime transportation
  • Liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil and gas trading
  • Energy market reform
  • Privatization of energy enterprises
  • Climate change regulations, including the Kyoto protocol
  • Green hydrogen

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Projects & Energy - Czech Republic

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Dentons handles M&A and financing work in the energy sector, both domestically and internationally. The law firm is also active in litigation, including environmental proceedings. The team additionally assists clients in the energy industry with antitrust investigations and public procurement mandates. Dentons' clientele comprises banking entities, and electricity and chemical companies.
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Strengths

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  • The Dentons team provides highly effective legal advice in an international environment; they deliver solutions which are consistent across different jurisdictions and provide guidance across the project.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope

  • Dentons has a large and highly specialised team, making it an ideal choice for complex matters. It has the largest team in the Prague market and a great global network.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Petr Zákoucký
    Petr Zákoucký

    Petr Zákoucký

    Petr Zákoucký's remit includes financings, high-value transactions, construction and development projects in the field. Restructurings and litigious matters also feature in his work portfolio.

    • Petr Zákoucký is excellent at getting us the right person to help in any situation, his networking skills are outstanding. He takes a great commercial approach to matters and always tries to get to the point in the most effective way.

      Projects & Energy respondentEurope

    • Petr Zákoucký is a highly regarded business-oriented lawyer. His ability to plan effectively and deliver within strict deadlines ensures exceptional reliability. He demonstrates deep understanding when advising on complex matters, making him a trusted partner for challenging projects.

      Projects & Energy respondentEurope
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