Projects and energy in Czech Republic

Dentons

Dentons is well known for its strong projects and energy practice, and leverages the firm's international network to support clients on a high volume of cross-border matters. The team is adept at handling the full range of matters, with expertise in transactional, contentious and regulatory issues, and often acts for renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure sector entities. Recently, the group has been active in battery storage projects and cases involving environmental matters. Practice head Petr Zákoucký is highly regarded for his experience in handling cross-border energy asset matters, the mining and energy law aspects of M&A transactions, and contentious work. Lukáš Výmola specialises in renewable energy matters, and Štefan Potočnák handles the contractual and regulatory aspects of infrastructure projects. Anna Urbanová is well versed in assisting clients with environmental protection issues.

Praxisleiter:

Petr Zákoucký


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Lukas Vymola; Stefan Potocnak; Anna Urbanová


Kernmandanten

ČEZ


EPH


Sev.en Energy (including Elektrárna Chvaletice a.s. and Elektrárna Počerady a.s.)


MND/ KKCG


Pražská energetika (“PRE”)


BPD / Draslovka Holding


Premier Energy / Emma Capital


Asahi


Veolia


Vestar /King´s Casino


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Sev.en Global Investments on Creditas’ acquisition of InterGen.
  • Advised CEZ on a EUR800m loan agreement for financing the acquisition of a 55.21% stake in GasNet.

Kinstellar

Kinstellar’s projects and energy practice has an excellent track record in representing major international corporations and government entities in a wide spectrum of matters. Key areas of instruction include ESG compliance, public law planning, and electricity and gas commodities trading. Department head Kamil Blažek specialises in energy, infrastructure, and water and waste regulation matters, and has been kept busy assisting energy companies with nuclear and electricity projects. Blažek is ably supported by Jan Lehký, who handles the construction and environmental law aspects of large transactions. Michal Forýtek covers renewable energy and state aid work.

Praxisleiter:

Kamil Blažek


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jan Lehký; Michal Forýtek


Kernmandanten

ČEZ


Goldman Sachs


NET4GAS


Haskel Europe


Veolia


E.ON


ČSOB


Enery


Santander Bank


Pražská energetika


Ezpada


Accolade


ČEPS


DXT Commodities


Hella


Nepi


Portiva


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising NET4GAS and its shareholders in connection with the development and future construction of the Moravia Capacity Extension project.

Skils s.r.o. advokátní kancelář

Skils s.r.o. advokátní kancelář's projects and energy offering is extensive and includes a broad range of work. Led by Karel Muzikář, the team has an excellent track record in handling public procurement matters, regulatory issues, infrastructure projects in the transport sector, contentious work and environmental cases. Karel Dřevínek assists clients with energy sector acquisitions and construction projects, and Martin Kramar handles project development work. Petr Severa is a name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Karel Muzikář


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Karel Dřevínek; Petr Severa; Martin Kramář


Kernmandanten

CEZ Group


Ceska spořitelna (Czech Savings Bank)


Czech Government / Road and Motorway Directorate


Property, Administrative and Delimitation Union of Trade Union


Bednar FMT


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising CEZ Group on the tender for the selection of the supplier of planned Unit 5 of the Dukovany nuclear power plant.
  • Advising CEZ Group on the purchase of a majority stake in GasNet.
  • Advising CEZ Group on matters involving an agreement between the client and the Czech state, concerning Phase 1 of the Unit 5 Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant project.

White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelár

At White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the projects and energy group regularly undertakes high-profile work for a client base of domestic and international companies. The team is well known for its strength in handling gas and electricity sector work, as well as project finance matters, infrastructure project cases and contractual issues. Practice head Vít Stehlík stands out for his ‘deep business knowledge‘, and is very experienced in advising prominent international entities on energy-related M&A, infrastructure developments and public procurement matters. David Wilhelm is well versed in environmental and construction law matters, and Pavel Cizek advises on natural resources and gas infrastructure development work. Martin Vorisek handles commodities issues and energy regulatory cases.

Praxisleiter:

Vít Stehlík


Weitere Kernanwälte:

David Wilhelm; Pavel Čížek; Martin Voříšek; Václav Žaloudek


Referenzen

Vit Stehlik and Vaclav Zaloudek are both very experienced lawyers, have very deep business knowledge and are extraordinarily client oriented. They are always looking for practicable solutions and have very good legal supportive teams.’

bpv Braun Partners s.r.o. advokáti

At bpv Braun Partners s.r.o. advokáti, the team is sought after for its experience in handling a broad range of matters, including power plant construction projects, regulatory and licensing issues, and electricity and natural gas projects. The group routinely represents clients in the upstream oil and gas and renewable energy sectors in related development, compliance and acquisition matters, and is adept at assisting with photovoltaic projects. Elsewhere, the team continues to handle wind energy projects. David Vosol and Pavel Vincík co-head the practice, and Alexandr Pech is well versed in financing issues. Marc Müller and Michal Fógel have left the firm.

Praxisleiter:

David Vosol; Pavel Vincík


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Alexandr Pech


Kernmandanten

UCED/ Creditas Group


Unicapital Energy


EG.D / E.ON Czech Republic


BioConstruct GmbH


GasNet


Direct Energy


IPVIC (International PhotoVoltaic Investors Club)


VORAGO


ECO Finance Group s.r.o.


Photon Park


Gazela Energy


HERIMETRON


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Unicapital Energy on the acquisition of GGE from Infracapital Group.
  • Representing EG.D. in several disputes.

CMS

At CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang, the projects and energy department has an excellent reputation for its expertise in renewable energy sector matters. Solar and wind projects are prominent in the team's workload, and the group is adept at handling related regulatory, compliance and contentious issues. The client roster includes international energy and infrastructure companies. Lukáš Janíček heads the practice, and is well versed in advising on transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Michal Samek handles the real estate aspects of energy sector mandates. Lukáš Reichmann is a name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Lukáš Janíček


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Michal Samek; Lukáš Reichmann


Kernmandanten

Vinci and Meridiam


CSPPark Planá NL


Leading global IT company developing data centres


Enery


Trina Solar (Luxembourg) Overseas Systems S.a r.l


IONITY GmbH


Fortum Oy


PRK Partners

At PRK Partners, the team adopts a multidisciplinary approach through its coordination with the firm's corporate, IP, and banking and finance departments to support clients on a range of international matters. The group regularly advises on the operation, licensing and regulatory  aspects of infrastructure projects, as well as handling renewable energy matters, including financing work and development of solar power plants. The department is co-led by Jakub Lichnovský, who has extensive expertise in handling EPC contracts and the development of real estate projects; Martin Kříž, who has a solid track record in advising on the regulatory and M&A aspects of heating and gas developments; and Daniel Rosický, a key contact for high-value energy sector litigation. Rudolf KožušníkJana Pekařová and Robert Reiss are key members of the team.

Praxisleiter:

Jakub Lichnovský; Martin Kříž; Daniel Rosický


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rudolf Kožušník; Robert Reiss; Jana Pekařová


Referenzen

Highly professional, personalised approach, and an attentive service.’

100% in sync with the client.’

Kernmandanten

RWE Aktiengesellschaft


Enovis Corporation


Howden ČKD Compressors, s.r.o.


EURO MANGANESE Inc.


UBM Development AG


UBM Development Czechia s.r.o.


Office of the Commissioner General


Financial Consortium s.r.o.


CAF Signalling


EUROFORM spol. s r. o.


Organic technology s.r.o.


University Hospital Ostrava


UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised RWE on the sale of its subsidiary, RWE Gas Storage CZ, to ČEPS.
  • Advised EUROFORM on a planned industrial zone development.
  • Advising University Hospital Ostrava on large-scale investment in the redevelopment of its medical facilities.

ROWAN LEGAL

ROWAN LEGAL’s growing projects and energy practice routinely acts on a broad range of matters, including electricity network maintenance, regulatory work, waste disposal issues, and nuclear power plant issues. Water infrastructure transformation cases are a core area of strength for the group, which regularly acts for power plant operators and energy traders. Vilém Podešva heads the department, with extensive expertise in advising on energy and public investment matters. Anna Cervanová has a solid track record in representing clients administrative proceedings before the Energy Regulatory Office, and Malvína Urbánková is a key contact for compliance and regulatory issues. Lukáš Sommer is a name to note. Jan Měkota left the firm in June 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Vilém Podešva


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Lukáš Sommer; Anna Cervanová; Malvína Urbánková


Referenzen

I value their expertise, broad scope, speed, and commitment to solving the problem.’

The law firm has an experienced team that is knowledgeable in the field and therefore its outputs can be used very quickly.’

Vilém Podešva has a brilliant overview of legislation and can anticipate developments in the law.’

Kernmandanten

Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu (Ministry of Industry and Trade)


Výzkumný ústav meliorací a ochrany půdy, v.v.i. (Research Institute for Soil and Water Conservation)


Mateo Solutions, a.s.


Statutární město Brno (City of Brno)


EG.D, a.s. (part of E.On group)


E.ON, a.s.


Severočeská vodárenská společnost a.s. (North Bohemia water supply company Ltd.)


Pražská vodohospodářská společnost a.s. (Prague water supply company)


DIAMO, státní podnik (DIAMO, State Enterprise)


GasNet s.r.o.


VODA Želivka a.s.


Teplárny Brno, a.s.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Teplárny Brno on a major energy project in the South Moravian Region to create a sustainable heating system for Brno.
  • Assisting Mateo Solutions with updating its energy model to include renewable sources for improved efficiency and sustainability.

act Randa Havel Legal

act Randa Havel Legal's projects and energy department regularly represents municipal and waste management sector clients, however the group is also strong in handling the financing and construction of power units for the production of heat and gas and the export of investment projects for the generation of electricity. Waste management matters are another key area of instruction for the team. The 'commercially astute' Jan Havel is a key contact for investment cases; he co-heads the department with Alois Šatava, who is well versed in handling renewable energy projects. Jan Ožana advises on EPC contracts and Jakub Adamek handles construction projects.

Praxisleiter:

Jan Havel; Alois Šatava


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jan Ožana; Jakub Adámek


Referenzen

‘Unique expertise in energy law and the lawyers are always looking for a solution and are open to innovative concepts.’

Jan Havel has a deep knowledge of Czech energy regulation and regulatory workings, which he is able to share in an easy-to-understand and commercially astute way.’

Kernmandanten

Agrobioplyn


Doosan Škoda Power s.r.o.


EPDOR s.r.o.


JUFA Investment Group


Kablo Vrchlabí s.r.o.


METROSTAV DIZ, s.r.o.


Masarykův ústav a Archiv Akademie věd ČR


Nuclear Property Services s.r.o.


Pražské služby, a.s. (Prague Services in English)


Prometheus, energetické služby, a.s., člen koncernu Pražská plynárenská, a.s.


Pražská plynárenská, a.s.


Správa a údržba silnic Pardubického kraje


Synthomer a.s.


Teplárna České Budějovice, a.s.


VEOLIA Energie ČR, a.s.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Prometheus on a tender concerning the supply and assembly of photovoltaic power plants.
  • Acting as counsel to Pražské služby on a waste management project.

A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman‘s team works in tandem with the firm’s global network of offices to support investment funds, lenders and sponsors on a wide range of matters. The group has a solid track record in handling project finance work, and is equally strong in advising on ESG compliance, project contracts and risk management strategies. Energy, infrastructure and telecoms are sector strengths for the group. Petr Vybiral co-heads the department with Jana Maršálková, who has expertise in project finance matters.

Praxisleiter:

Petr Vybíral; Jana Maršálková


Kernmandanten

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)


International Finance Corporation (IFC)


Intesa Sanpaolo Bank


Allianz Capital Partners


Norges Bank Investment Management


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a group of lenders on a EUR99m financing to Karavasta Solar for the development, construction and operation of a 140MW power plant and a 19-km overhead transmission line located in Fler, Albania.
  • Advised a consortium of infrastructure investors on the acquisition of a 49.9% stake in the planned 960MW offshore windfarm from EnBW, worth EUR2.4bn.

Glatzová & Co., s.r.o.

At Glatzová & Co., s.r.o., the department's scope of work includes the development of power plants and industrial sites and project financing matters. The team has established experience in handling a wide spectrum of energy law issues, project development cases, and related transactional, regulatory, and contentious matters. Practice head Erik Kolan is well versed in handling the regulatory aspects of real estate development projects and renewable energy matters.

Praxisleiter:

Erik Kolan


Referenzen

We appreciate their business-orientation and market knowledge.’

Kernmandanten

Pražská energetika


Obchodní družstvo Impro


PH Real


Erste Group Immorent ČR


Centropol Energy


Bohemia Properties


SPROF


Centropol Trading


SQUARE real estate


Mondi Štětí


PORTIVA FONDY SICAV a.s.


Mendel Plaza


Vabu Invest


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted as counsel to Pražská energetika a.s. on a development project involving a joint venture with Metrostav Development regarding the development of a large brownfield real estate project in Prague.
  • Advised COPAB Group on its acquisition of an 8MW solar power plant.
  • Advised Centropol Group on the development of two natural gas power plants.

Kocián Šolc Balaštík

Kocián Šolc Balaštík's team is active in matters concerning in the development and construction of power facilities, energy project financing and related public law issues. The client base includes waste management organisations and energy corporations. Václav Rovenský, who has expertise in advising on regulatory matters and energy construction projects, co-heads the practice with Tomáš Sequens, who has a solid track record in handling the energy law aspects of commercial transactions. Petra Mirovská is active in environmental matters.

Praxisleiter:

Václav Rovenský; Tomáš Sequens


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Petra Mirovská


Referenzen

‘Positive and personal approach. Clear definition of risks and potential problems.’

Kernmandanten

SE PPS Alfa


Smart Energies Group


Asental Group


Ethanol Energy


Green Gas DPB


Rema System, Rema Battery


Tapas Borek


Teplárna Kladno


Energy Ústí nad Labem


Carthamus


Henning Larsen


William Matthews Associates


Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)


Hyflex Alfa


Skanska


Heineken


Teplárna Loučovice


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Hyflex Alfa on a project focusing on building a flexible renewable hydrogen and low-emission hydrogen projection zone.