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CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang > The Legal 500 Rankings

Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Backed by a global network of 84 offices in 47 countries, CMS harnesses the experience of its team to advise financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as e-commerce, energy, tech, telecoms and life sciences, on day-to-day corporate matters and high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The firm's full offering covers M&A, divestments, joint ventures, licensing, field transfer agreements, private equity matters, complex negotiations and due diligence. The practice is led by M&A authority Helen Rodwell. Also of note is Lukáš Janíček, an infrastructure expert, who heads the Prague practice's energy, projects and construction group.

Czech Republic > Projects and PPP Tier 1

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.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 1

The real estate and construction practice at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang leverages the firm’s international network of offices to support clients on cross-border transactional work. Active across the retail, office, and logistics sectors, the group advises high-profile investors, developers and global corporations on complex leasing matters and retail expansion projects. The department is co-led by the 'extremely client-oriented' Lukáš Hejduk, who brings expertise in assisting hospitality sector entities with sale and leaseback transactions and construction projects, and Libor Prokéš, who counts greenfield investment work as a core area of strength. Ivana Lobotková handles pan-European portfolio acquisitions and real estate asset management matters. Lucie Smrkovská left the firm in February 2024.

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

Backed by a global network of 84 offices in 47 countries, CMS harnesses the experience of its team to advise major domestic and multinational financial institutions (including ING Bank and BNP Paribas) and corporates across such sectors as energy, real estate, hospitality and logistics, on matters ranging from high-value, cross-border acquisitions and and financial regulations and compliance to insolvency and restructuring. The practice is led by Petra Myšáková, who arrived from A&O Shearman in September 2024, and who, in addition to expertise in acquisition and real estate financings, brings strength to structured finance products. Also of note are Lukáš Valúšek, who specialises in regulatory matters; and Andrea Haushalterová, who provides key support.

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Backed by a global network of 84 offices in 47 countries, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang harnesses the experience of its team to represent insurers, financial institutions, domestic and household name global corporates (including Canal+ and Siemens) in complex arbitration and commercial, unfair competition and damage claim litigation at all levels, from the regional and high courts, to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Administrative Court. The group’s active client roster spans such sectors as pharmaceuticals, tech, energy, aerospace, construction, food, logistics and manufacturing. The team is headed by managing partner (promoted in May 2024) and veteran litigator and arbitrator Tomáš Matějovský, who brings regulatory expertise. Also of note are Petr Beneš (promoted to counsel in July 2024), a specialist in insurance disputes; and Filip Gvozdek, who heads the firm’s Prague corporate crime group.

Czech Republic > Intellectual property Tier 2

The IP department at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang is highly regarded for its expertise in contentious matters, particularly in relation to trade marks and copyright. The group works in tandem with the firm's global network of offices to support clients on cross-border IP mandates, and is equally adept at advising on trade secrets, contractual work and IP strategies. Tomáš Matějovský heads the practice and is well versed in representing life sciences and healthcare sector entities in IP cases. IP disputes are prominent in Jan Ježek's and Petr Beneš' workloads.

Czech Republic > Projects and energy Tier 2

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.

Czech Republic > TMT Tier 2

At CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang, the team leverages the firm's international network of offices to support clients in a range of multi-jurisdictional matters in the TMT arena. The group regularly advises global companies and regional start-ups on technology M&A transactions, cloud computing matters, big data work, antitrust cases and e-health issues. Tomáš Matějovský heads the practice and is well versed in handling regulatory issues in the tech and life sciences sectors. Jan Ježek advises on protection matters in the media sector, while Petr Beneš focuses on tech litigation.

Czech Republic > Employment Tier 4

CMS' growing employment practice handles a wide range of advisory and contentious cases, and leverages the strength of the firm's global network of offices to support high-profile international companies on mandates. Key areas of instruction for the group include the transfer of employees, occupational health and safety issues, harassment and discrimination cases and share plans. Tomáš Matějovský is a key name for contentious matters, while Andrea Dřímalová advises on dismissals, terminations, and employment contracts and Jakub Kabát handles TUPE matters and internal investigations; the trio co-head the practice. Daniel Szpyrc focuses on data protection and whistleblowing issues, while Jana Turečková primarily focuses on preparing employment law documentation.