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Kocián Šolc Balaštík

Competition/Antitrust

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Kocián Šolc Balaštík

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Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík

We specialize in full-scale representation of clients before the Czech Competition Authority, Czech administrative courts and EU competition institutions. We assist with notifications of mergers of undertakings, defending against allegations of abuse of dominance and cartel agreements, and enforcement of claims for breaches of competition rules. Our clients receive practical advice for their business agreements, compliance programs and training to enable them to effectively manage their risks and make business decisions in compliance with competition rules. Our team is known for its exceptional ability to successfully resolve the most complex competition cases before competition regulators and courts, including complex mergers and other competition cases.

Clients (15)

  • Agrofert
  • Mattoni 1873
  • Penam
  • United Bakeries
  • Leo Express Global
  • Asiana
  • O2 Czech Republic
  • Skanska
  • REMA
  • RWE Supply & Trading CZ
  • Delta Pekárny
  • Koninklijke Philips Electronics
  • Reckitt Benckiser (Czech Republic)
  • Rockaway Capital SE
  • RWE Transgas

Industries (17)

  • Transportation
  • Banks
  • Energy
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Construction & Materials
  • Telecommunications
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Chemicals
  • Financial Services
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Travel & Leisure

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Competition/Antitrust - Czech Republic

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kocián Šolc Balaštík often advises clients on merger control notifications. The law firm has a notable contentious competition law practice, representing clients in investigations into alleged infringement of the Significant Market Power Act and possible prohibited agreements. It has further experience in appeals against fines and in damages actions. The team also advises clients from the transport and retail sectors on competition law compliance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kocián Šolc Balaštík advised Pozemkový Holding on merger control proceedings before the Czech Competition Authority.

Strengths

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  • Kocián Šolc Balaštík's team has solid legal expertise and the lawyers are pragmatic, responsive and outside the box thinkers.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

  • The attorneys at Kocián Šolc Balaštík are experts in this area of law.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

  • The cooperation with Kocián Šolc Balaštík is very effective and fast.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are really flexible and the quality of their advice is always of the highest level.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are always well prepared and able to answer any questions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pavel Dejl
    Pavel Dejl

    Pavel Dejl

    Pavel Dejl has a broad competition law practice that involves advising clients on merger clearance filings and gun-jumping cases, as well as representing them in behavioural investigations. He has further experience in follow-on damages actions and appeals against fines.

    • He is really flexible and an expert in his field.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

    • Pavel Dejl is a skilled and experienced lawyer,

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

    • Pavel Dejl is a trusted advisor. He has solid legal expertise and is pragmatic. He is always able and willing to think outside the box to assist the client with their needs.

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