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At ROWAN LEGAL, we consider competition law to be one of the pillars of the whole economy, as it creates the legal framework for its successful operation. In our office, this area combines deep experience from robust international and local cases with a broad knowledge of the Czech environment and law.

ROWAN LEGAL provides full legal services in the areas of Czech and EU competition law. Besides usual day-to-day competition law advice the lawyers provide full competition law support, including advice on both horizontal and vertical agreements, subcontracting relations and related representations in administration and court proceedings.

Please visit rowan.legal to learn more about our practice.

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Czech Republic

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Rowan Legal is a well-regarded firm in the Czech Republic frequently representing clients in bid-rigging and retail price maintenance investigations before the Czech authorities. The law firm often acts for investors on merger control and foreign direct investment filings. In addition, the team advises both public sector bodies and private clients on state aid topics. It assists clients with the competition law compliance aspects of distribution agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Rowan Legal assisted EP Equity Investment with the competition law clearance for its proposed acquisition of Tech Foundations.

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Notable Practitioners

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Vilém Podešva
3
Band 3

Vilém Podešva enters the rankings this year on the back of broad activity in the competition law market. He has experience acting for investors on merger clearance notifications, as well as representing clients in state aid matters, behavioural investigations and damages actions.

Vilém Podešva is an expert in his field. He is trustworthy, flexible and judicious.

Vilém Podešva provides easy and friendly communication and has an excellent knowledge of legal topics.

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Czech Republic

Competition/Antitrust

3
Vilém Podešva
3
Band 3

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