Corporate/M&A | Europe

The firm 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. The firm completements its strong offering with prowess in handling strategic investments and mergers across numerous jurisdictions. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

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.

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.

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.

Kocián Šolc Balaštík boasts a highly experienced corporate team advising on all types of transactions, including sales and acquisitions, as well as the negotiation of cooperation agreements and group restructurings. Kocián Šolc Balaštík is particularly active in the domestic market, serving a strong portfolio of well-known companies from the IT, energy and food and beverage industries as clientele. In conjunction with international law firms, Kocián Šolc Balaštík also assists with the Czech law aspects of cross-border deals.

Skils houses a well-known team advising on a wide range of transactional and corporate advisory mandates. The law firm is frequently instructed on complex mandates ranging from sales and acquisitions to cooperation agreements and joint venture formations. The team boasts particular expertise in the energy sector while also acting for prominent financial institutions and private equity houses. Clients benefit from the firm's coverage of domestic and international deals alike.

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.

The team at BBH regularly advises investment companies and large corporate entities on high-value acquisitions and mergers, as well as sales. The law firm also assists with the establishment of joint ventures and shareholder agreements. As a domestic law firm, BBH is sought after for advising on the Czech law aspects of cross-border transactions in cooperation with international law firms. BBH is active across the financial services, TMT and manufacturing industries.

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.

The lawyers at PRK Partners work on a broad range of matters, including divestments, acquisitions and restructurings. The law firm often handles the Czech law aspects of large-scale cross-border matters, in cooperation with international firms. PRK Partners represents clients from a broad range of industries including automotive, real estate, IT and energy. The firm complements its services with its strength in corporate advisory work, including assisting international clients with establishing branches in the Czech Republic.

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.

Eversheds Sutherland is a notable firm frequently advising clients on a range of transactions, including acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures, as well as auction sales and the divestment of SPVs. The law firm is active on cross-border deals, often advising on the Czech law aspects. Eversheds Sutherland is also active handling corporate restructurings. The law firm regularly assists clients from the private equity sector, as well as companies active in the IT, logistics and manufacturing sectors.

Eversheds Sutherland is a notable firm frequently advising clients on a range of transactions, including acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures, as well as auction sales and the divestment of SPVs. The law firm is active on cross-border deals, often advising on the Czech law aspects. Eversheds Sutherland is also active handling corporate restructurings. The law firm regularly assists clients from the private equity sector, as well as companies active in the IT, logistics and manufacturing sectors.

HAVEL & PARTNERS' corporate team offers broad experience spanning M&A transactions and general corporate advisory work. Joint venture formations also fall within the firm's area of expertise. The team assists clients from a variety of industries including manufacturing, real estate, IT and energy. The practice group also offers notable experience advising investment groups and financial institutions. Additionally, the firm assists international clients with their Czech investments.

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.