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.
Projects and energy in Czech Republic
Dentons
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 Kožušník, Jana 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.