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Kinstellar

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Czech Republic

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Kinstellar's highly experienced team can help you to successfully negotiate acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, restructurings, mergers, spin-offs and public takeovers, and can steer you through the full range of IPO issues. We bring in-depth understanding of your business objectives together with on-the-ground knowledge of local markets to deliver results.

We are experts at implementing cross-border transactions and providing timely, clear, commercially focused advice based on deep knowledge, real experience and the right networks to move faster and bring deals together. Our team has advised (on both the buyer and seller side) in numerous M&A transactions undertaken by strategic and financial investors across the region. This experience on the part of our capital and private markets specialists makes us unique in the region.

Our work covers a broad spectrum of industry sectors for some of the largest investors in the region, including:

  • acquisitions and disposals ​
  • takeovers and mergers 
  • private equity
  • corporate reorganisations, 
  • mergers and spin-offs
  • foreign direct investment
  • joint ventures
  • management buyouts
  • privatisations
  • distressed and special situations
  • corporate governance

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Corporate/M&A - Czech Republic

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Kinstellar is a prominent regional player in CEE with an experienced Czech team capable of handling complex M&A transactions and strategic investments. Kinstellar is regularly instructed by foreign investors and leading international law firms to assist with cross-border matters. The law firm has experience across a range of sectors, including retail, energy, telecommunications and pharmaceuticals.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kinstellar assisted I Squared Capital with its acquisition of Arriva Group.

Strengths

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  • The Kinstellar team are sharp, hard-working and deeply dedicated to helping their clients succeed.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • What truly distinguishes Kinstellar is their ability to combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • Kinstellar stand out for their commercial acumen, tailored advice and ability to find practical solutions even in complex cross-border contexts.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • The team demonstrate a profound understanding of clients' businesses, industry dynamics and competitive landscape. The advice consistently balances legal considerations with commercial objectives.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jan Juroška
    Jan Juroška

    Jan Juroška

    Head of department Jan Juroška is appreciated for his experience advising international private equity funds on acquisitions and investments in the Czech market, enjoying particular visibility in the manufacturing and technology sectors.

    • Jan can quickly orient himself on a new matter, understand the client's needs and come up with the best solution from both a legal and business perspective. It is a pleasure to cooperate with him.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Jan has an international mindset and is solutions-driven.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
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  • Lukáš Ševčík
    Lukáš Ševčík

    Lukáš Ševčík

    German-qualified Lukáš Ševčík assists clients with cross-border acquisitions and is active in the defence and life sciences sectors. He is additionally known for assisting owners with divestments.

    • Lukáš Ševčík is just incredible. He is smart, sharp and always ready to fight for a client and find the right solution.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
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  • Barbara Kusak
    Barbara Kusak

    Barbara Kusak

    Barbara Kusak regularly advises investors and clients from the manufacturing and automotive sectors on acquisitions, investments and sales. As a German-qualified lawyer, she is well placed to assist German-based clients with the acquisition and divestment of Czech assets.

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