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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.

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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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík

  • Kocián Šolc Balaštík advised Heidelberg Materials on a number of merger control proceedings before the Czech Competition Authority.

Strengths

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The team at Kocián Šolc Balaštík is great. If I need something the lawyers call back and provide answers quickly.

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The attorneys at Kocián Šolc Balaštík are very experienced and we appreciated their speed and helpfulness in solving legal problems as well as their great legal knowledge.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

I would highlight the team's in-depth knowledge of the Czech market, and its detailed knowledge and understanding of work and processes at the Czech Competition Authority.

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Notable Practitioners

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Pavel Dejl
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Pavel Dejl
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 2

Pavel Dejl has a broad competition law practice that involves advising clients on merger clearance filings and representing them in behavioural investigations. He has further experience in follow-on damages actions and compliance issues.

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Members

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Hana Dejlová

Luděk Vrána

Martin Vráb

Pavel Dejl

Pavel Dejl

Head of Department

Sylvie Sobolová

Clients

Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík

Agrofert

Asiana

Delta Pekárny

Koninklijke Philips Electronics

Leo Express Global

Mattoni 1873

O2 Czech Republic

Penam

REMA

RWE Supply & Trading CZ

RWE Transgas

Reckitt Benckiser (Czech Republic)

Rockaway Capital SE

Skanska

United Bakeries

Industries

Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Energy

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Retail

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

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