bnt attorneys in CEE – Czech Republic, which is part of the international firm bnt attorneys in CEE, ranked in The Legal 500 again. In addition to the areas of Corporate and M&A, Real Estate and Tax, we have also recently succeeded in the area of Dispute resolution.
Corporate & M&A
bnt attorneys in CEE – Czech Republic covers the full spectrum of corporate transactions and merger work, particularly in the real estate sector. The group acts for local start-ups and private clients on commercial matters. Peter Maysenhölder, who is dual-qualified to practise German law and Czech law, is the name to note for securities work. The Prague-based group frequently works with practitioners in the Budapest and Bratislava offices.
Work highlights
Representing WITTE AUTOMOTIVE s.r.o. in all legal areas and providing advisory on an on-going basis on their day-to-day corporate-law. Representing PRAGUE AT, a.s. which has been authorized for development, construction and also final operation of the railway connection between Vaclav Havel Airport Prague and Prague city centre.
Dispute resolution
bnt attorneys in CEE – Czech Republic has experience covering commercial disputes, white-collar crime cases and insolvency proceedings. Practice head Jan Šafránek handles a wide range of contentious issues for clients operating in the real estate and manufacturing sectors. Peter Maysenhölder, who is dual-qualified to practise in the Czech Republic and Germany, is also recommended.
Work highlights
Representing Český atletický svaz (Czech Athletic Federation) in court proceedings concerning long-term unsettled ownership and lease relations to land and objects at the attractive location in the capital. Representing the client Interma BYTY in a dispute over 256 flats in Liberec, in which the city undertook to transfer its co-ownership shares to several cooperatives and Interma Byty 20 years ago free of charge.
Real Estate
bnt attorneys in CEE – Czech Republic’s real estate group has a considerable cross-border offering across the CEE region with offices in Budapest and Minsk, and has a specialism in construction sector transactions. Practice head Tomáš Běhounek advises on a wide range of issues pertaining to permit processing, lease arrangements, and contracts for international investor clients. On the transactional side, Pavel Pravda is a key name for project financing matters. Tereza Chalupová handles contentious real estate matters and is noted for her arbitration experience.
Work highlights
Advised Trigema on the sale of the project of three logistic centres and light production halls on land plots on its property. Advising Peakside Capital on the successful sale of the Argo Alpha class A office building on Evropská street in Prague. Advised Metrostav Development on several acquisitions of different assets designated for future residential developments.
Tax
bnt attorneys in CEE – Czech Republic is active in the tax transactional space where it acts for Czech and international clients. Practice head and specialist tax adviser Markéta Pravdová has experience of liquidation proceedings and has appeared before the authorities in a number of contentious mandates. Lenka Zachardová is the key name for auditing services and the contact for German-speaking clients.
Work highlights
Pro bono legal and tax advice to Cesta Domů in the field of palliative care in Czechia. Advising Scholz Recycling on Czech tax matters and cross-border tax issues. Acting in all relevant tax matters related to a restructuring process for Dorotheum.