Situated within an integrated global network, the energy and infrastructure practice at Dentons covers the full spectrum of work, including transactional and regulatory matters, and contentious issues in the oil and gas spaces. Acting for major energy companies and large corporations, the firm adopts a multidisciplinary approach through its frequent coordination with its litigation, capital markets, and banking and finance departments. Recently, the team has demonstrated strong activity in advising on energy prices and contract reviews, procurements for alternative energy sources, and acting on high-value M&A deals within the energy and mining sectors. Petr Zákoucký heads the group and focuses on complex environmental regulatory cases, as well as energy transition matters. Lukáš Výmola and Štefan Potočnák are notable practitioners within the team.

Kinstellar’s projects and energy department offers a full-service practice, covering transactional and advisory work in relation to a variety of matters, including gas infrastructure projects and highway construction. Other mandates handled by the firm include electricity, gas and metal commodities trading, ESG compliance advice, public law planning and construction, and environmental regulatory concerns. Leveraging its cross-border presence, the firm is well-placed to advise international clients from the district heating, electricity, and oil and gas sectors. Kamil Blažek leads the team and has notable prowess in water and waste regulation, as well as joint venture deals which involve energy assets development. Managing associate Michal Forýtek is a key contact and primarily focuses on energy and public procurement law. Counsel Jan Lehký is a notable member of the group.

Skils s.r.o. advokátní kancelář’s projects and energy practice advises key players within the field on high-value projects in the Czech Republic. The firm has expertise in real estate projects, transportation infrastructure mandates, and issues concerning corporate and contractual law. Recently, the group has demonstrated strengths in advising on the development of nuclear power plants. Elsewhere, the team is active in litigation concerning competition and environmental law. Managing partner Karel Muzikář leads the offering. Martin Kramar is a notable member of the group and advises on project development cases, as is Petr Severa, a key practitioner within the department.

At White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the energy, infrastructure, project, and asset finance department counts both non-contentious and contentious work within its scope of activity. Engaged by both local and CEE clients, the team is widely recognised for advising the Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic on major infrastructure projects. As well as providing general advice on energy and manufacturing matters, the group also regularly advises on project development and natural resources projects. The practice lies under the leadership of managing partner Vít Stehlík, who has demonstrable experience in gas infrastructure mandates and energy regulation work. Václav Žaloudek is a key practitioner within the team and is involved in the firm’s major project development cases.

bpv Braun Partners s.r.o.’s projects and energy offering is extensive and includes contractual, regulatory, and transactional work. The team routinely advises on international pipeline projects, renewable energy cases, electricity and natural gas developments, and photovoltaic projects. The firm has recently demonstrated strength in wind energy and hydroelectric mandates. The department is collectively led by Marc Müller, who also handles corporate governance issues, David Vosol, who offers know-how on energy law and corporate restructuring, and Pavel Vincík, who is experienced in litigation. Senior associate Michal Fógel is a notable member of the group and is active in construction projects.

With industry expertise in the renewable energy sector, the energy, projects and construction group at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang regularly undertakes high-profile infrastructure work and disputes relating to renewables. Engaged by major local and foreign energy corporations and infrastructure companies, the firm often advises on investments, the development of solar and wind projects, and the contractual elements of green mandates. Expert Lukáš Janíček leads the offering and has a wealth of experience in energy and construction law, in addition to handling M&A-related matters. Associate Michal Samek is a key member of the team.

PRK Partners’ projects and energy practice frequently advises municipalities, non-governmental organisations, and stakeholders on complex greenfield and brownfield projects. Active in both conventional and renewable energy-based developments, the firm regularly assists clients with environmental law strategies, solar power plant projects, and litigation related to real estate mandates. Recently, the group has illustrated know-how in long-term projects in connection with the Czech Republic’s energy transition strategy. The team is collectively led by Jakub Lichnovský, who specialises in strategic industrial and commercial projects, Daniel Rosický, who handles acquisitions and energy projects, and Martin Kříž, who advises on the M&A elements of gas and heating developments.

Working across multiple sectors, ROWAN LEGAL’s projects and energy team advises on matters such as electricity network maintenance, landfill disputes, water infrastructure transformations, and electric car battery production. Engaged by clients such as distribution system operators, energy traders, and power plant operators, the practice also displays strengths in the waste disposal industry and covers the regulatory and compliance aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects. The department is co-led by Vilém Podešva, who is also active in the public procurement and competition spaces, and Jan Měkota, who assists clients in water supply and energy management projects. Lukáš Sommer is a key contact within the group and advises on construction contracts, whilst senior associate Anna Cervanová often represents clients in administrative proceedings before the Energy Regulatory Office.

At act legal, the projects and energy department primarily concentrates on the construction and financing of power units for the production of heat, gas, and electricity, in addition to handling the export of investment projects for the generation of thermal energy. Recently, the firm has been active advising on matters relating to photovoltaic power plants and waste management. The group is jointly led by Jan Havel, who advises on energy projects across Asia, the Americas, and Europe, and Alois Šatava, who specialises in acquisitions and renewable energy.

A&O Shearman’s Prague-based projects, energy and infrastructure team offers rounded service of project finance and development matters. Benefitting from its global network of offices, the firm is well-placed to undertake cross-border work for its client base, which comprises governments, financial institutions, lenders, and sponsors. With demonstrable experience in the infrastructure, energy, and telecoms markets, the group routinely advises on the structuring and negotiation of contracts, risk management strategies, and project structures. The department is co-led by Petr Vybiral, who offers know-how on capital market transactions and commercial contracts, and English law qualified Jana Maršálková, a specialist in project finance and syndicated lending.

Glatzová & Co., s.r.o.’s projects and energy practice count major banks, investors, and real estate sector companies amongst its key roster of clients and is well-positioned to advise on work in both the Czech and Slovak regions. The firm advises on various elements of the field, such as the development and construction of power plants and logistic sites, the operation of energy facilities, and land development projects involving environmental protection issues. Elsewhere, the group displays strengths in the renewable energy sector, and primarily handles work relating to solar power, wind, and natural gas energy. Erik Kolan leads the department and focuses on the regulatory aspects of renewable energy. Tomáš Kessler is a key contact within the team and covers planning and building proceedings.

At Kocián Šolc Balaštík, the department’s scope of work includes the planning, development, and implementation of heat and power generation instalments, and the construction of power facilities. Additionally, the team offers advice on the development of renewable energy sources, public contracts, compliance concerns, and energy project financing. Recent highlights include assisting clients with the operation of new power plants, nuclear waste management, and distribution grids. The team is jointly led by Václav Rovenský, who specialises in energy construction projects and related regulatory concerns, and Tomáš Sequens, who handles the environmental elements of commercial transactions. Sylvie Sobolová is a notable member of the group and covers public procurement and state aid work.