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Chris Watkinson

Chris Watkinson

Dentons, Czech Republic

Work Department

Corporate, M&A, Private Equity

Position

Chris Watkinson is an English law qualified partner based in Prague, Czech Republic, where he co-heads the Corporate group. Chris focuses on cross-border M&A, complex joint venture, private equity and venture capital transactions. He brings a wealth of experience in CEE/CIS, advising on major cross-border deals and providing English Law advice to clients based in the region.

Career

Before joining Dentons in 2016, Chris Watkinson cooperated with the Czech law firm BBH heading the firm’s English law desk (2014 – 2016). He started his legal career with Squire Patton Boggs as a trainee (2001 -2003) and Associate/Senior Associate (2003 – 2014).

Languages

English

Memberships

Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales Established European Lawyer, Czech Bar Association

Education

Nottingham Trent University, 2001, Legal Practice Course University of East Anglia, 1999, LLB (Hons), Law with North American Legal Systems

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