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KSB Advises Prazska Plynarenska on Financing for Gas Reserves
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised Prazska Plynarenska on obtaining financing from banks and the Prague municipality to build up its gas reserves for the winter.
Dentons Advises on Sale of Affidea to Groupe Bruxelles Lambert
Dentons has advised private investment firm B-Flexion and the Affidea Group on the sale of Affidea to Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. Kirkland & Ellis reportedly advised the buyer.
Weinhold Legal Advises Siemens Healthcare on Disposal of Ownership Interest in Meomed
Weinhold Legal has advised Siemens Healthcare on the disposal of its full ownership interest in Meomed to Meopta.
JSK and Solivan Advise Topforsport on Acquisition of Stake in Eleven Teamsports Polska
JSK and Solivan have advised Topforsport on its acquisition of shares in Eleven Teamsports Polska from Robert Julga.
KSB Advises J&T IB and Capital Markets on J&T Banka Issuance
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised arranger J&T IB and Capital Markets on J&T Banka's issuance of subordinated unsecured income certificates without a maturity date.
Havel & Partners Successful for T-Mobile Before EC
Havel & Partners, working with Jones Day, has advised T-Mobile on European Commission proceedings relating to a potential restriction of competition.
Pavel Vintr Makes Partner at BPV Braun Partners
Former Managing Associate Pavel Vintr has been promoted to Partner with BPV Braun Partners.
KSB Advises William Matthews Associates on Sprava Zeleznic Headquarters Project
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised British architecture firm William Matthews Associates on the agreements for the new Prague headquarters project for Sprava Zeleznic, the Czech National Railway Administration.
Havel & Partners and Mavericks Advise on EUR 18 Million 4Trans Investment Round
Havel & Partners has advised venture capital funds Atmos Ventures, Lighthouse Ventures, and Tera Ventures on an EUR 18 million investment round into Czech logistics-focused fintech company 4Trans. Mavericks Legal advised 4Trans.
Taylor Wessing Advises S+B on Via Una Project
Taylor Wessing has advised S+B Gruppe developer company S+B Plan & Bau Prag on the redevelopment of the Via Una office building in Prague.
Clifford Chance, Selih & Partnerji, DTB, Onisko & Holesova, and Planinic Soljic & Partners Advise on Ceska Sporitelna and CSOB Refinancing of Kofola
Clifford Chance, Selih & Partnerji, and Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka have advised Ceska Sporitelna and Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka on the refinancing of Kofola. Onisko & Holesova, Planinic Soljic & Partners, and solo practitioner Klemen Ticar advised Kofola.
Weinhold Legal Advises Jamp on Acquisition of Former Raiffeisen Headquarters in Prague
Weinhold Legal has advised the Jamp Group on the share deal acquisition of the 2747 Konevova Street building in Prague from Raiffeisen Stavebni Sporitelna. Havel & Partners reportedly advised the sellers.
Martin Raz and Dalibor Kovar Make Partner at Havel & Partners
Former Counsel Martin Raz and Managing Associate Dalibor Kovar have been promoted to Partner at Havel & Partners, as of July 1, 2022.
Dentons and White & Case Advise on Dr. Max' EUR 940 Million Loan
Dentons has advised the Dr. Max Group on its EUR 940 million loan for the refinancing of its bank debt and further growth. UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia and Komercni Banka led the 14-bank strong consortium. White & Case advised the banks.
Amendments to New Czech Building Act Under Discussion
In July last year, the new Building Act No. 283/2021 Coll. came into force. It’s the result of a reform of public building law that had been in preparation for several years. But it’s not certain that builders will follow it in its current form.
Wolf Theiss Advises Bain Capital Tech Opportunities on USD 150 Million Investment in Ataccama
Wolf Theiss, working with Ropes & Gray, has advised Bain Capital Tech Opportunities on its USD 150 million investment in Ataccama, a unified data management platform provider. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised Ataccama.
Baker McKenzie Advises on Sale of Argo-Hytos to Voith
Baker McKenzie has advised Argo-Hytos Group owners Christian Kienzle and FSP Capcellence on selling a 79.5% stake in Argo-Hytos to the Voith Group.