Corporate/M&A | Global

Allen & Overy boasts an excellent corporate and M&A department in Prague. The team regularly advises local and international clients on high-end cross-border and domestic acquisitions, frequently supported by its global network. The law firm is particularly active in the finance, venture capital, manufacturing and energy, as well as technology sectors. With its prowess in handling strategic investments and mergers across numerous jurisdictions, Allen & Overy complements its strong offering.

Clifford Chance offers market-leading strength in international and domestic M&A. The law firm advises investors, as well as clients from the automotive, gaming and retail sectors. Clifford Chance is also well versed in acquisitions and divestments, as well as the formation of joint ventures and capital investments. The law firm is highly regarded for its ability to utilise its international network to assist with larger cross-border deals.

CMS is a renowned law firm active on both domestic and international big-ticket M&A deals. The team is well equipped to handle transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions, especially in the CEE region. Clients of the law firm hail from the energy and technology sectors. CMS often advises private equity funds and investor companies on high-profile transactions.

White & Case houses a highly regarded team noted for its presence on large transactions in the Czech market. The law firm is especially active in private equity deals, as well as mandates across the e-commerce and real estate sectors. Clients also benefit from the team's know-how in start-up investments. The law firm offers cross-border capabilities with a particular prowess in handling English law matters.

Baker McKenzie boasts a well-regarded corporate team primarily active in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and energy sectors. The law firm assists with all types of transactions including cross-border acquisitions and sales, aided by its extensive international office network. The team further convinces with its strength in internal restructurings. Baker McKenzie's full-service offering houses strength in related practice areas such as tax law.

Glatzová & Co is a well-regarded domestic law firm advising on all types of M&A transactions and regulatory matters. The team assists companies with multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions involving the Czech Republic, including sales, acquisitions, restructurings and the creation of joint ventures. The team also handles investments in start-ups. Glatzová & Co represents clients from a range of sectors including private equity, financial services and technology.

Dentons offers expertise in complex transactions, often advising on cross-border matters across multiple jurisdictions, aided by its extensive network. Acquisitions, divestments, joint venture formations and business combinations are regularly handled by the team. Dentons also assists with corporate restructurings and carve-outs. The law firm is particularly noted for its activity in the energy sector. Other clients of Dentons hail from the technology, manufacturing and real estate sectors.

Noerr enters the rankings this year on the back of impressive feedback. The team has experience in a range of multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and divestments, often working closely with its other offices across the region. In addition, the law firm assists clients with internal restructuring mandates. Noerr advises clients from a range of sectors, including the technology, manufacturing and healthcare sectors. It also has experience acting for private equity companies on investments.

Schoenherr advises clients on a variety of domestic and cross-border corporate mandates. The law firm regularly cooperates with the wider Schoenherr network, as well as with international firms on cross-border transactions, including on multi-jurisdictional due diligence. Beyond strategic acquisitions and divestments, Schoenherr is also active advising on joint venture and share deal mandates. Mostly active for banks and capital funds, the firm also assists corporates from the the energy, logistics, technology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Wolf Theiss enters the rankings this year on the back of strong support from commentators. The law firm often assists clients with the Czech aspects of multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, working alongside its other offices on regional transactions. It offers further expertise in strategic investments and the sale of assets. The team has a number of clients from the private equity sector.