A&O Shearman’s highly-regarded commercial, corporate and M&A team has a stellar track record in advising on complex and high-value work across various industries, including infrastructure, energy, real estate and retail. Regularly engaged to handle joint ventures, public takeovers, and corporate restructurings, the practice often coordinates large cross-border projects involving tech and e-commerce elements. Prokop Verner spearheads the department and is particularly skilled in advising on matters within the telecoms, media and tech sectors. Jakub Čech is another notable figure in the group and is frequently instructed by both buyers and sellers in various M&A transactions, often within the TMT field.

Boasting a comprehensive commercial, corporate and M&A practice, Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář counts complex domestic distressed asset acquisitions, mergers and restructurings, and cross-border reorganisations within its scope of work. With clients from industries including pharmaceutical, IT, education, and energy, the firm provides advice on the full spectrum of transactional matters including related merger control, tax, and corporate issues. The following individuals collectively lead the practice: private equity specialist Tomáš Skoumal and Alexandr César head the corporate and M&A branch; Milena Hoffmanová covers the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and compliance sectors; and Kristína Doupal oversees the international commercial and trade offering. Petra Jilgová-Benešová is another valuable member of the department, and regularly advises on corporate restructurings and negotiates shareholder agreements.

Clifford Chance’s commercial, corporate and M&A team is skilled at handling high-value and complex cross-border deals, with demonstrable expertise in advising on joint ventures, disposals, demergers, and restructurings. The firm’s clientele is varied and includes private equity funds, multi-asset managers, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as spanning industries from pharmaceuticals to TMT. Additionally, the group is noted for its activity in the regulatory space. Managing partner Alex Cook heads the practice alongside David Koláček; both are recognised for their expertise in corporate, private equity, and M&A matters. Michal Jašek, Stanislav Holec, Veronika Kinclová and Tomáš Procházka are further key members of the department.

CMS’ commercial, corporate and M&A team has sustained its reputation through its ability to secure big-ticket engagements, demonstrated by its roster of high-profile M&A deals. Combining English law expertise with a skilled domestic team, the firm engages in cross-border work under the lead of managing partner Helen Rodwell, a seasoned corporate and M&A expert. Lukáš Janíček is another key member of the practice and is regularly involved in various transactions and projects in the Czech Republic and throughout the wider CEE region.

The comprehensive corporate and M&A practice at Dentons counts multinationals, investment funds, and major corporations amongst its key clients. The team engages in complex, high-value and high-profile cross-border M&A transactions across an array of industry sectors, including financial services, chemicals, TMT, energy and life sciences. In addition to collaborating with its restructuring, real estate, and capital markets practices, the firm also boasts English law expertise. Petr Zákoucký, who leads on landmark transactions across Australia, the US and Asia, heads up the department alongside English law-qualified Chris Watkinson, who has a strong focus on private equity and venture capital work.

Kinstellar’s corporate and M&A practice is well equipped to advise on big-ticket, cross-border M&A transactions, in addition to local and international corporate reorganisations. Benefiting from a steady pipeline of corporate clients, the firm also frequently advises venture capital funds on investments in the Czech Republic, as well as assisting foreign investors with greenfield foreign direct investment projects. Jan Juroška leads the department and is a specialist in all elements of corporate law, including joint ventures and corporate finance. Managing partner Lukáš Ševčík is another active member of the team, as is managing associate Michal Kníž. Since publication (in April 2024), after the German firm Noerr’s offices in Bratislava, Budapest, Bucharest and Prague were transferred to Kinstellar as part of a non-exclusive arrangement, former Noerr commercial, corporate and M&A head Barbara Kusak joined the firm (as M&A co-lead), along with Petr Hrnčíř and Michal Janíček.

PRK Partners’ corporate and M&A department is frequently engaged by private equity investors and international clients to work on a broad range of transactions including mergers, restructurings, and takeovers. In addition to considerable expertise in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences industries, the practice also has demonstrable experience in the IT services, insurance, and energy sectors. The team is jointly led by Martin Kříž, who specialises in regulatory and corporate work, and Radan Kubr, who frequently coordinates high-value M&A transactions.

White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář’s comprehensive practice advises on some of the highest-value M&A deals in the Czech Republic and across the broader CEE region. The firm counts major global investors amongst its key clients, as well as corporations from the tech and telecoms industries. The department is led by Petr Pánek, who is dual-qualified in both the Czech Republic and the US. Since publication, Jan Andruško and Jan Stejskal left the firm.

BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o.‘s commercial, corporate and M&A team counts joint ventures, acquisitions, and the sale of shares within its scope of work. Noted for its capabilities in handling large M&A transactions within the IT and fintech spaces, the firm also has a strong focus on medical and pharmaceutical M&A deals. Corporate specialist Kateřina Winterling Vorlíčková leads the group, and brings additional expertise in public procurement law to the role. Managing partner Petr Mlejnek is another key contact in the practice and frequently advises on complex acquisition projects and external financing.

The growing corporate, commercial and M&A practice at DLA Piper has a stellar track record for advising on high-profile local acquisitions, in addition to handling cross-border deals, primarily within the CEE region. The firm operates across a variety of industries including tech, life sciences, and insurance. Managing partner Miroslav Dubovský leads the team. The department’s clientele consists of major local industry leaders, in addition to multinational corporations. Jan Žídek is another key member of the team and focuses on data protection and pharmaceutical law. The arrival of Tomáš Ščerba from White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář in June 2023 strengthened the firm’s IT law and compliance capabilities.

The corporate and M&A team at Eversheds Sutherland Dvorák Hager, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. is noted for its strength in the real estate-related work, and also has significant industry expertise in the life sciences, energy and retail spaces. The firm regularly advises large domestic and internation corporations, in addition to financial services providers. Managing partner Bořivoj Líbal heads up the department and has experience in advising on cross-border projects.

The commercial, corporate and M&A offering at Glatzová & Co., s.r.o. is comprehensive and involves advising on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and minority shareholder concerns. The scope of work also extends to conducting due diligence and preparing corporate documentation in both domestic and cross-border contexts. The team is jointly led by Vladimíra Glatzová, Jiří Sixta and Jindřich Král, all of whom are experienced in acquisition work on behalf of clients across various industries, as well as solvent restructurings and general commercial services.

HAVEL & PARTNERS s.r.o., attorneys at law’s corporate and M&A team regularly handles complex cross-border matters, including restructuring work, negotiations, transactions, and collateral instruments. The practice is collectively led by managing partner Jaroslav Havel, Jan Koval and Václav Audes.

The corporate, commercial and M&A team at Kocián Šolc Balaštík advises on a range of matters, including local and foreign acquisitions, shareholder arrangements, joint ventures, and regulatory concerns. The firm counts start-ups, financial institutions, and banks among its key clients. The group regularly carries out due diligence exercises in addition to preparing and negotiating transaction documents. The practice is collectively led by restructuring specialist Dagmar Dubecká; Martin Šolc, who is noted for his involvement in milestone M&A transactions; Jan Dědič, whose corporate expertise spans the gamut of relevant issues; and Petr Kasík, who focuses on banking law.

The corporate and M&A department at Schoenherr Czech Republic advises on high-profile domestic and cross-border M&A work within the tech, digital services, healthcare, and financial services industries. The firm has also seen recent activity in the automotive, transportation, and logistics sectors. The group counts banks, insurance companies, start-ups and blue-chip corporations within its roster of clients. The practice is led by Vladimir Čížek, who specialises in financial services regulation and payment services transactions.

Led by Karel Muzikář, Skils s.r.o. advokátní kancelář's commercial, corporate and M&A department demonstrates particular know-how in acquisitions and divestments. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach when handling M&A and private equity work, the firm showcases expertise in the areas of renewable energy, oil and gas, and banking and finance. Karel Dřevínek, Petr Severa and Martin Kramar are key senior contacts within the group.

The commercial, corporate and M&A department at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář is reputed for its strong know-how in advising on disposals, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, and mergers. Catering to multinational and local clients alike, the firm has recently increased its activity in the venture capital space, with a particular focus on cross-border venture capital investments of local funds. The practice sits under the leadership of Radek Janeček, who specialises in private equity deals and acquisition finance. Marek Hrubeš is another key contact within the group.

Weinhold Legal’s commercial, corporate and M&A team demonstrates experience in advising local and international clients on acquisitions, disposals, and general corporate matters, in addition to handling venture capital work. The group adopts a multidisciplinary approach by regularly cooperating with other relevant practices, namely tax, IP and IT. The practice is led by Daniel Weinhold, a dual-qualified Slovak and Czech attorney who focuses on restructurings and transformations. Martin Lukáš is another key contact within the group and covers corporate law and public procurement.

The commercial, corporate and M&A department at act legal has a strategic focus on representing investors in the solar energy industry, and regularly handles acquisitions and M&A transactions on behalf of clients from this sector. Additionally, the firm is often engaged by clients from the fintech and investment funds spaces. Alois Šatava heads the group and is experienced in covering private equity transactions, as well as providing advice on international and medium-sized acquisitions.

Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář’s commercial, corporate and M&A practice advises on restructuring and investments, the establishment of companies, strategic entries, and corporate governance concerns. Local companies, international corporations, and tech start-ups all feature in the roster of key clients. Ivan Sagál leads the department with notable skill in liquidations, reorganisations, and takeover bids. Senior associate Ľubomír Brečka focuses on related banking and finance matters.

The corporate and M&A team at bnt attorneys-at-law handles large-scale M&A transactions, often in collaboration with its real estate practice. The practice’s scope of work includes assisting with negotiations, drafting documents, and advising on company conversions, incorporations, and joint ventures. German-qualified Peter Maysenhölder heads the group and specialises in commercial and corporate law, often advising clients from the construction and automotive industries.

bpv Braun Partners s.r.o.’s corporate and M&A practice advises on due diligence concerns, contractual negotiations, acquisition structuring, and merger control proceedings. The firm’s industry expertise is wide ranging, spanning manufacturing, healthcare, IT and IP, and its workload extends to advising clients on post-merger integration concerns. Managing partner Arthur Braun heads up the department, bringing together expertise in corporate, competiton and labour law. David Vosol, Pavel Vincík and Jiří Bárta are further key contacts within the team.

The corporate and M&A group at PETERKA & PARTNERS counts local and international companies amongst its key clients, and regularly advises on cross-border deals across Europe. The firm handles regulatory matters, structuring concerns, legal and tax due diligence, and contractual work, in addition to negotiating various aspects of transactions. Gabriela Hájková leads the group and is an experienced commercial lawyer.

Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár’s corporate and M&A team covers a wide range of mandates, including acquisitions, joint ventures, establishment of holding structures, restructurings, and various other corporate matters. Demonstrating a particular focus on the tech sector, the department regularly acts for multinationals and local companies, often carrying out due diligence exercises and assisting with the negotiation of contracts. The practice is collectively led by Tomas Schollaert, who handles venture capital matters; Iva Zothová, who supervises TMT-related M&A projects; and Jana Pattynová, who specialises in transactional work.

The corporate, commercial and M&A practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal s.r.o., advokátní kancelář offers an extensive service and frequently advises companies within the CEE market, emerging Czech companies, and global corporations. The firm’s scope of work includes advising on project structuring, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and regulatory frameworks. The department is collectively led by managing partner Petr Kincl, and managing associates Vendelín Balog and Daniel Pikal.

ROWAN LEGAL’s corporate and M&A practice advises on an array of acquisitions and mergers, with many deals involving a cross-border element. The firm counts corporations, venture capital funds, investors, and private equity funds amongst its key clients, often from industries such as education, transportation, IT and energy. Jan Frey leads the department.

Taylor Wessing Czech Republic’s corporate, commercial and M&A department offers expertise in the IT, IP, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industry sectors, often negotiating complex contracts and advising on compliance matters. The practice frequently advises clients on cross-border deals and mergers, and assists with regulatory challenges. As well as counting start-ups, digital companies, and cloud computing businesses amongst its key clients, the firm also displays know-how in advising public listed companies. Janka Brezániová and Markéta Deimelová jointly lead the team.

The corporate and M&A team at Wolf Theiss handles a broad range of work, including advising buyers and sellers on due diligence concerns, transaction documentation, and negotiations. Additionally, the firm covers joint ventures, reorganisations, and restructurings, with demonstrable experience in public procurement matters and banking regulatory concerns. The practice displays industry sector expertise in the TMT, private equity, energy, and chemicals and materials sectors. Tereza Naučová heads up the department and is skilled in private acquisitions work. Senior associate Kateřina Mikulová is another key member of the group and specialises in corporate restructurings.

The corporate and M&A practice at Aegis Law advises on various complex mergers, corporate governance matters, and compliance concerns. The team demonstrates industry sector expertise within the financial services, energy, and infrastructure fields. Vojtech Faltus heads the group and is skilled in regulatory matters, in addition to post-merger activities, including internal restructurings.

Bányaiová Vožehová, s.r.o., law office’s scope of work includes advising clients on large-scale cross-border deals. Lucie Vožehová heads up the department and focuses on restructuring and corporate matters within the energy, food and beverage, and civil engineering industries. Lucie Oršulová is another key contact, and expertly advises on day-to-day commercial and corporate concerns.

The commercial, corporate and M&A department at Bríza & Trubac advises clients from a range of industries including tech, energy, engineering, and real estate. The firm handles transactions and corporate issues, joint ventures, and restructuring mandates, often in close connection with its tax practice. Patrik Koželuha leads the group and offers expertise in handling cross-border corporate and M&A mandates.

CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners’ corporate and M&A group often engages in cross-border work, and frequently handles transactions within the industrial, automotive, energy, and manufacturing industry sectors. The firm regularly liaises with its litigation department to handle post-M&A disputes. The team is jointly led by managing director Petr Kališ and Lukáš Srbecký.

The team at Deloitte Legal s.r.o., advokátní kancelář advises on corporate reorganisations, commercial business needs, and domestic and international M&A transactions. The practice also handles disposals, joint ventures, and complex carve-out deals, often in coordination with its tax department. Petr Suchý heads up the group.

The corporate and M&A team at JŠK, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. advises on a range of transactions across the manufacturing, e-commerce, TMT and IT industries, with a particular focus on private equity and venture capital work. The practice is led by Tomáš Doležil, who handles a breadth of corporate and commercial law matters.

KPMG Legal, Czech Republic’s scope of work extends to a wide range of corporate and M&A matters, including cross-border restructurings, as well as more general corporate and commercial services. The firm advises clients from an array of industries including financial services, automotive, industrial, and manufacturing. Martin Hrdlík specialises in regulatory issues and corporate law, and leads the team alongside Jan Procházka, who offers expertise in private equity and joint venture work.