Powered by the May 2024 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, A&O Shearman remains a key name in the corporate, commercial and M&A space, bringing strength to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions (including Macquarie Asset Management and BNP Paribas) and corporates across the TMT, e-commerce, tech, automotive, IT and travel sectors, on day-to-day operations and high-value multi-jurisdictional transactions. The group’s comprehensive offering covers complex M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, tender processes, divestments, as well as related matters involving tax, mergers and regulatory compliance. The practice is led by Prokop Verner, an expert in M&A and corporate governance. Key support is provided by Jakub Čech, who specialises in IP law matters.

The team at Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář remains a market leader, leveraging the bench strength of a global network of 70 offices across North America, Latin America, and the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, to advise financial institutions, domestic corporates and household name multinationals (including Johnson & Johnson, Nike and GlaxoSmithKline) on a comprehensive range of matters, from cross-border M&A, joint ventures and commercial agreements to public procurement proceedings, franchising and related consumer protection and tax planning matters. The firm’s active client base spans such sectors as e-commerce, apparel, pharmaceuticals, shipping and the automotive industry. The practice is led by M&A and private equity authority Tomáš Skoumal; Alexandr César, a specialist in foreign trade-related procedures and international trade agreements; pharmaceuticals and healthcare sector expert Milena Hoffmanová; Kristína Doupal, a specialist in international commercial law.

The commercial, corporate and M&A team at Clifford Chance continues to be a leader in the practice area, advising private equity funds and domestic and multinational corporates in consumer electronics, retail, software, energy, food, pharmaceuticals and TMT, on high-value public and private M&A, demergers, disposals, restructurings, joint ventures, disposals, regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters. The practice is headed by David Koláček, who brings over three decades of experience to complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. Also of note is Michal Jašek, a specialist in the healthcare, life sciences, chemicals and tech sectors. Former co-team leader and office managing partner Alex Cook departed the team in May 2024 for the firm's Munich location.

Backed by a global network of 84 offices in 47 countries, CMS harnesses the experience of its team to advise financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as e-commerce, energy, tech, telecoms and life sciences, on day-to-day corporate matters and high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The firm's full offering covers M&A, divestments, joint ventures, licensing, field transfer agreements, private equity matters, complex negotiations and due diligence. The practice is led by M&A authority Helen Rodwell. Also of note is Lukáš Janíček, an infrastructure expert, who heads the Prague practice's energy, projects and construction group.

The corporate and M&A practice at Dentons remains a market leader, pairing the bench strength of its global network (over 160 locations in over 80 countries worldwide) with the expertise of its team to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates on high-value, cross-border transactions. The group's comprehensive offering covers complex M&A, restructurings, joint ventures, carve outs and preferred shares transactions, in addition to related IP, competition and employment matters. The group's active client base spans such sectors as real estate, manufacturing, energy, transport, pharmaceuticals, tech and chemicals. The practice is led by experienced M&A partner Petr Zákoucký and venture capital specialist Chris Watkinson. David Šimek arrived from Deloitte in February 2024.

The corporate and M&A practice at Kinstellar remains a key market player, drawing on the experience of its team to advise financial institutions (including private equity and investment firms) and domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as logistics, transport, energy, automotive, SaaS and defence, on high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. Bolstered by the transfer to Kinstellar (in April 2024) of the German firm Noerr’s offices in Bratislava, Budapest, Bucharest and Prague, as part of a non-exclusive arrangement, the practice's full offering covers complex M&A, reorganisations, greenfield FDI projects, due diligence and regulatory compliance. The practice is led by corporate and private equity expert Jan Juroška and former Noerr commercial, corporate and M&A head Barbara Kusak, who joined the firm, along with Petr Hrnčíř and Michal Janíček. Firm-wide head of defence and security Lukáš Ševčík and Matěj Večeřa are other names to note.

The corporate and M&A department group at PRK Partners remains a force in the marketplace, assisting private equity investors and domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as energy, media, biotech, transport, manufacturing, sports and hospitality, on high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The practice's full offering covers complex M&A, restructuring, takeovers, tax advice and day-to-day corporate matters. The practice is headed by regulatory specialist Martin Kříž, and Radan Kubr, who brings transactional expertise. Other key figures include Monika Mašková, an expert in healthcare and life sciences, and Jan Varecha.

White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář remains a leader in the marketplace, leveraging the bench strength of a global network spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific region, to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions (including global investment groups), real estate developers and corporates in such areas as mining, hospitality and telecoms, involved in high-value, cross-border transactions. The team's full offering covers M&A, joint ventures, private equity matters, corporate transformations, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The practice is headed by Petr Pánek, an expert in M&A and real estate. Former co-head Jan Andruško and Jan Stejskal departed the firm in June 2024.

BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. marshals the wide-ranging skill set of its commercial, corporate and M&A team to assist insurers, financial institutions, domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as education, real estate, tech, IT, logistics, energy and video games, with high-value, cross-border transactions. The practice’s full offering covers M&A, regulatory compliance, complex tender processes, due diligence and shareholders’ agreements. The team is led by Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková, who specialises in M&A and public procurement matters. Former managing partner Petr Mlejnek departed the firm.

Drawing on a network of over 40 locations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific, DLA Piper leverages deep bench strength and the experience of its team to advise insurers and domestic and multinationals on high-value cross-border M&A, restructurings, reorganisations, transformations, private equity matters and corporate governance. The firm's high-profile client base spans sectors ranging from tech, media, entertainment and defence to chemicals, aviation and hospitality.  The team is headed by managing partner and transactional expert Miroslav Dubovský. Other key figures include tech industry specialist Tomáš Ščerba and Jan Žídek.

Eversheds Sutherland Dvorák Hager, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. channels the expertise of its team to advise financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates (including Boeing and Siemens) in such areas as hospitality, life sciences, IT, tech, manufacturing, aerospace and energy, on cross-border M&A,  divestitures, complex due diligence, regulatory compliance and private equity and venture capital transactions. The practice is led by managing partner Bořivoj Líbal, who draws on extensive transactional experience. Also of note is Dominika Veselá, who heads the firm's real estate practice.

The team at HAVEL & PARTNERS s.r.o., attorneys at law draws on the bench strength of offices in Prague, Brno, Bratislava, Pilsen, Olomouc, and Ostrava to advise investors, domestic and multinational corporates on cross-border M&A (including acquisitions by SPAC), restructurings, joint ventures, transformations and regulatory compliance. The practice's full offering covers such sectors as energy, tech, food and beverages, automotive, real estate, IT, entertainment, construction, retail and life sciences. The practice is led by M&A specialist Jan Koval, who also brings expertise to private equity and labour matters.

The corporate, commercial and M&A group at Kocián Šolc Balaštík excels in assisting financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates on cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, divestitures, shareholders' agreements and regulatory compliance. The practice's active client roster spans such sectors as IT, engineering, professional services, healthcare, energy and real estate. The team is jointly led by M&A experts Dagmar Dubecká; Jan Lasák, a specialist in company law; and Petr Kasík and founding partner Martin Šolc, who also bring expertise to restructurings.

The corporate and M&A practice at Schoenherr Czech Republic channels the expertise of its team to advise insurers and major domestic and international financial institutions and corporates (including Meta, Raiffeisen Bank and Société Générale) involved in high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The group's comprehensive service covers day-today corporate matters, complex acquisitions, divestments, business incorporations, the setup of greenfield operations and regulatory compliance. The team is headed by Vladimir Čížek, a specialist in M&A and financial services regulations.

The commercial, corporate and M&A practice at Skils s.r.o. advokátní kancelář harnesses the experience of its team to assist domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates involved in high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. Displaying strength in such sectors as education, energy, petrochemicals and beverages, the firm's broad skill set covers complex M&A, restructurings, joint ventures, regulatory compliance and competition law matters. The team is headed by managing partner and transactional expert Karel Muzikář. Other key figures include Karel Dřevínek and Petr Severa.

The commercial, corporate and M&A team at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář remains a port of call for domestic and multinational venture capital funds and corporates involved in complex, cross-border transactions. The practice's client roster spans such sectors as energy, food and beverages, entertainment, life sciences, tech, real estate and sports. The team's full offering covers M&A, day-to-day corporate issues, regulatory compliance, reorganisations and restructurings. The team is headed by Radek Janeček, who draws on decades of experience managing M&A and private equity matters. Marek Hrubeš provides key support.

The corporate and M&A team at act Randa Havel Legal displays strength advising domestic and multinational businesses in the energy space, as well as in IT, real estate, waste management and fintech, on matters ranging from corporate governance and acquisitions to restructurings and regulatory compliance. The practice is led by Alois Šatava, who assists with international and medium-sized acquisitions and private equity transactions. Also of note is Martin Řanda, a specialist in real estate and construction mandates.

The commercial, corporate and M&A group at Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář displays strength in assisting domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates in retail, tech, energy, transport, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and real estate, involved in matters ranging from cross-border acquisitions, restructurings and market entry to incorporations, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The team is led by Ivan Sagál, who draws on over three decades of experience in the practice area. Key support is provided by Ľubomír Brečka, who was promoted to counsel in May 2024.

The corporate and M&A group at bnt attorneys-at-law advises major financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates on cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, incorporations, shareholders' and option agreements, as well as competition, tax and labour law matters. The group's active client base spans such sectors as energy, engineering, professional services, manufacturing and tech. The practice is led by German-qualified attorney Peter Maysenhölder, who specialises in transactions in the automotive and construction industries.

The corporate and M&A group at bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z draws on the experience of its team to advise domestic and multinational corporates across the energy, biotech, aviation, automotive, agriculture and hospitality industries, on day-to-day corporate operations and complex, cross-border transactions. The team's full offering covers matters ranging from due diligence, M&A and restructurings to regulatory compliance, corporate tax consultations and merger control proceedings. The practice is led by transactional expert and managing partner Arthur Braun. Other key figures include David Vosol; Pavel Vincík; and Jiří Bárta.

The commercial, corporate and M&A department at Glatzová & Co., s.r.o. draws on the experience of its team to advise investment funds, start-ups and domestic and multinational corporates in the real estate, IT, retail, energy, SaaS, e-commerce, engineering, food and healthcare sectors, on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, restructuring, complex due diligence and regulatory compliance. The team is jointly led by multi-jurisdictional transaction specialists Vladimíra Glatzová, Jiří Sixta, Jindřich Král and Jan Veselý.

The corporate and M&A team at PETERKA & PARTNERS leverages the bench strength of offices in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia and Slovenia (which opened in December 2024) to assist venture capital funds and domestic and multinational businesses across such sectors as manufacturing, tech, medical devices and media, with day-to-day matters and complex, cross-border M&A. The firm's full offering extends to restructuring, regulatory compliance and tax counselling. The practice is headed by Gabriela Hájková, who specialises in transactional and labour matters.

The corporate, commercial and M&A group at PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal s.r.o., advokátní kancelář harnesses the experience of its team to advise domestic and multinational corporates involved in complex, cross-border transactions. Assisting with acquisitions, restructurings, corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters, the firm's active client base spans sectors ranging from hospitality, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce and real estate to software, energy, telecoms, aerospace and healthcare. Vendelín Balog leads the team, drawing on over 17 years in the practice space. Petr Kincl and Daniel Pikal are also of note.

The corporate and M&A practice at ROWAN LEGAL advises domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates involved in complex, multi-jurisdictional M&A, and receives key support from the firm's tax group. The team's active client base spans such sectors as telecoms, construction, chemicals, health, retail, energy and transport. The practice is led by M&A expert Jan Frey. Martin Šubrt specialises in acquisition financing.

Taylor Wessing Czech Republic leverages the experience of its corporate, commercial and M&A team to advise domestic and multinational insurers, financial institutions and major corporates on day-to-day matters and multi-jurisdictional transactions. The practice’s active client base spans sectors ranging from tech, electronics, life sciences, engineering and tobacco to retail, manufacturing, construction, entertainment, logistics, agriculture, energy and IT. The firm’s full offering covers M&A, joint ventures, restructuring, buyouts and regulatory issues. The team is led by Markéta Deimelová, a specialist in consumer contracts and competition law. In December 2024, former team co-head Janka Brezániová  departed the firm.

Weinhold Legal leverages the experience of its multidisciplinary corporate team to assist insurers and domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as healthcare, travel, tech, construction, advertising, energy, consumer products and media, on day-to-day corporate operations and multinational-jurisdictional transactions. The practice's full offering covers M&A, restructurings, disposals and aspects of transactions involving competition, tax, finance, IP and labour law. The team is led by seasoned litigator Daniel Weinhold, who brings expertise to M&A and finance matters. Also of note is Martin Lukáš, who heads the firm's IT and IP group.

The corporate and M&A group at Wolf Theiss brings strength to advising domestic and multinational insurers, financial institutions and corporates, across such sectors as transport, food and beverages, tech, mining, agriculture, entertainment, consumer products and retail, on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity investments, restructurings, commercial agreements and corporate governance matters. The practice is headed by Tereza Naučová, who provides expertise at all stages of M&A transactions. Senior associate Kateřina Mikulová, who specialises in both restructurings and corporate governance matters, is also of note.

The corporate and M&A team at Aegis Law advises domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as manufacturing, defence, energy and retail, with cross-border transactions and corporate governance matters. The group is led by regulatory head Vojtech Faltus, who manages internal restructurings and licensing procedures, and corporate contractual specialist Jiri Kokes.

The commercial, corporate and M&A team at boutique law firm Bríza & Trubac advises domestic and multinational insurers, financial institutions and corporates in real estate, media, manufacturing, energy and healthcare, involved in multi-jurisdictional M&A, joint ventures and restructuring transactions. The practice is headed by Patrik Koželuha and Barbora Klimešová who bring expertise to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

The corporate and M&A team at CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners brings expertise to assisting domestic and multinational insurers and corporates across areas ranging from manufacturing, media, energy and sports to hospitality and food and beverages, on high-value, cross-border transactions. The practice is jointly led by Petr Kališ, who draws on over 20 years of experience to manage M&A, restructurings and insolvencies; Lukáš Srbecký, a specialist in M&A, investigations and regulatory compliance; and Jiří Prouza, who provides key support on energy sector matters.

The corporate and M&A team at Deloitte Legal s.r.o., advokátní kancelár advises domestic and multinational corporates across the manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, tech, energy, retail, healthcare and logistics sectors with cross-border M&A, restructurings, disposals, joint ventures, carve-out deals and private equity transactions. Experienced partner Petr Suchý heads the practice.

Boutique firm JŠK, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o., harnesses the experience of its team to advise domestic and multinational corporates across sectors ranging from manufacturing, media, IT, healthcare and tech to engineering, e-commerce, energy, construction and real estate, involved in multi-jurisdictional transactions. Tomáš Doležil, an M&A specialist, leads the team, managing complex deal structuring and due diligence procedures. Other key names include senior associate Klára Šmídová, who in addition to complex transactions, handles regulatory compliance matters; and managing associate Daniel Pospíšil, who is adept at real estate law; and senior associate Helena Hailichová, who brings strength to matters involving IT, tech and telecoms.

KPMG Legal, Czech Republic draws on the strength of the KPMG global network and the experience of its team to advise family businesses, domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates in retail, oil and gas, manufacturing, food and beverages, real estate and logistics, on a wide range of matters across the practice area. They include cross-border M&A, restructurings, regulatory compliance, tax services and day-to-day corporate activities. The practice is led by Martin Hrdlík, who utilises over 20 years of experience handling corporate matters; and Jan Procházka, a specialist in M&A, joint ventures and private equity.

The corporate and M&A practice at Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár advises venture capital funds and domestic and multinational corporates across such areas as SaaS, food, TMT, energy and retail, on day-to-day corporate operations, and on such matters as cross-border M&A, market entry, restructurings and risk management. The team is led by M&A specialists Tomas Schollaert, who handles venture capital and competition matters; Jana Pattynová, who acts for Microsoft and brings skill to tech sector matters; and Iva Zothová, who assists with corporate governance and shareholder disputes.