CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang’s projects and PPP team is sought after by prominent international infrastructure and energy companies to handle a broad range of matters. The group leverages the expertise of the firm's international network to support clients in cross-border matters, as well as advising on regulatory, contractual, and financial aspects of mandates. Power purchase agreements and contentious renewable energy cases are also key areas of instruction. Lukáš Janíček, who heads the practice, handles M&A transactions and infrastructure projects, and Lenka Krutáková offers know-how on PPP projects within highly regulated sectors such as healthcare.
Projects and PPP in Czech Republic
CMS
Praxisleiter:
Lukáš Janíček
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lenka Krutáková; Lukáš Reichmann
Referenzen
‘I especially appreciate their flexibility and capability to face new issues where precedents are difficult or impossible to find.’
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
Kinstellar
Kinstellar’s practice is highly regarded for its expertise in the projects and PPP space. The team draws upon the firm's office network across Central Europe to support clients on cross-border mandates, often involving energy trading and distribution, public law planning and construction, and large-scale financing matters. Practice head Kamil Blažek has an excellent reputation for representing international energy companies and governmental entities in public procurement and state aid projects. Blažek is ably supported by Jan Lehký, who is well versed in handling construction permitting processes and infrastructure projects, and Michal Forýtek, a key name to note for matters concerning distribution networks and long-term supply agreements.
Praxisleiter:
Kamil Blažek
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jan Lehký; Michal Forytek
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
- Assisted a group of lenders to the Vinci Concessions and Meridiam SAS consortium with the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the D4 highway, tendered by the Czech Ministry of Transport.
ROWAN LEGAL
ROWAN LEGAL has 'extensive experience' in the projects and PPP arena. The team advises across the full spectrum of matters, with particular strength in advising on railway and automotive projects and government investment projects. Practice head Vilém Podešva regularly acts for clients in the construction and transportation sectors on procurement matters, and the 'exceptional' Jiří Votrubec handles public investment projects in the infrastructure and IT spaces. Marcela Káňová assists with competition and public procurement matters; Lukáš Sommer oversees work involving preparation of tender documents; and Jan Bořuta advises contracting authorities and public bidders on concessions proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Vilém Podešva
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jiří Votrubec; Lukáš Sommer; Marcela Káňová; Jan Bořuta
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‘Detailed knowledge of this field of practice and years of experience with multiple clients.’
‘Stand out partners are Vilém Podešva, Jiří Votrubec and Lukáš Sommer.’
‘The team is very strong in solving difficult matters in public procurement and PPP.’
Kernmandanten
Ředitelství silnic a dálnic (Directorate of Roads and Motorways)
Dopravní podnik Praha (The Prague Public Transit Co. Inc.)
Škoda Auto a.s.
Česká pošta (Czech Post)
Pražská vodohospodářská společnost a.s. (Prague water supply company)
Severočeská vodárenská společnost a.s. (North Bogemia water supply company)
Centrum kardiovaskulární a transplantační chirurgie Brno (Cardiovascular and Transplantation Surgery Centre Brno)
Nové Holešovice, a.s. and Dopravní podnik
České dráhy a.s. (Czech Railways)
Hlavní město Praha (Capital City of Prague)
VODA Želivka a.s.
EG.D, a.s. (part of E.On group)
Teplárny Brno, a.s. (the fourth largest heating company in the Czech Republic)
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised The Prague Public Transport Company on the tender for fully automatic driverless train operation on the existing C-line and new D-line, in addition to a new surveillance and communication system.
- Advising The Directorate of Roads and Motorways in connection with the modernisation of several sections of a motorway.
White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelár
The 'client-oriented' projects and PPP team at White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář is very well known for handling large-scale instructions across the Czech Republic and the CEE region. The group's workload includes project finance work, concession agreements, contractual matters, and regulatory and permitting issues. The 'very experienced' Vít Stehlík heads the practice, and is very experienced in assisting with energy, natural resources and infrastructure sector matters and public procurement cases. Pavel Čížek is a key contact for gas infrastructure development matters. David Wilhelm was promoted to partner in January 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Vít Stehlík
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Wilhelm; Pavel Čížek
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‘The team and the individuals are very reliable, client oriented, and cooperative. For me, they are the best choice for legal advisory services to our PPP projects.’
‘The individuals are very experienced.’
‘Vit Stehlik is very experienced, has deep business knowledge, and is extraordinarily client oriented. He is always looking for practicable solutions and has a very supportive team.’
Kernmandanten
Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic
Road and Motorway Directorate of the Czech Republic
State Fund for Transport Infrastructure
Správa železnic (Rail Administration of the Czech Republic)
ŠKODA JS a.s.
Energo Pro a.s.
Škoda Group
act Randa Havel Legal
At act Randa Havel Legal, the PPP and projects team routinely assists callers and bidders of public tenders and governmental entities with concession proceedings, contractual matters, tender proceedings and project finance. The 'experienced' Tomáš Rydvan leads the team, and regularly advises global and local investors on PPP projects in the real estate, insurance, and banking sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Tomáš Rydvan
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‘The team is very technically sound, business minded and understands our needs. I also appreciate their communication, short response time and flexible co-operation.’
‘Tomáš Rydvan is experienced, practical and quick to respond. He thinks with us, listens to us and makes sure that the work is high quality. He is one of the greatest procurement experts I know.’
Kernmandanten
City of Prague
Statutory City of Liberec
Municipality of Prague – IT Department
JANOLI s.r.o.
Synerga a.s.
City of Pilsen
Statutory City of Ostrava
Pražské služby, a.s.
Pražská vodohospodářská společnost a.s.
Prague 5 City District Office
Prague 11 City District Office
City of Kralupy and Vltavou
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the City of Prague on several real estate investment projects totalling to EUR110m.
- Assisting the Statutory City of Ostrava with a tender procedure for the modernisation and expansion of the traffic telematics system in Ostrava.
- Assisting the Statutory City of Liberec with the tender procedure for the reconstruction and structural modifications of the municipal swimming pool in Liberec.