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CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners

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The corporate and M&A team at CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners brings expertise to assisting domestic and multinational insurers and corporates across areas ranging from manufacturing, media, energy and sports to hospitality and food and beverages, on high-value, cross-border transactions. The practice is jointly led by Petr Kališ, who draws on over 20 years of experience to manage M&A, restructurings and insolvencies; Lukáš Srbecký, a specialist in M&A, investigations and regulatory compliance; and Jiří Prouza, who provides key support on energy sector matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We highly value the trustworthiness, loyalty and professional experience of law firm CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners.’

  • ‘Their lawyers are always very creative and flexible and try to find the best business solution. Petr Kališ: we very much appreciate his business-oriented approach. Jiri Prouza is a reliable and diligent lawyer who provides us with razor-sharp legal services in relation to M&A and corporate matters.’

  • ‘CERHA HEMPEL's team is always able to explain in simple terms even the most complex issue, which is something that every client should welcome.’

  • ‘Petr Kališ is very skilled in face-to-face negotiations, and has a very strong knowledge of economic relations, which was a huge advantage in our case'

  • ‘CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners have a deep understanding of the legal landscape and are always willing to go the extra mile to find solutions that work for their clients. Their dedication to client service and commitment to excellence make them reliable and trustworthy.'

  • ‘CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners collaborate seamlessly, ensuring each team member is informed and has a comprehensive understanding of the case. Jiří Prouza is exceptional in his field. He is always able to orient himself very quickly on a given issue and propose an effective solution to the problem.’

Key clients

  • ČEPS, a.s.
  • Shareholders of PEMIC BOOKS a.s.
  • Tennant Company
  • Elis Textil Servis s.r.o. / ELIS SA
  • JIP Východočeská, a.s.
  • ŽĎAS, a.s.
  • Vienna House
  • Sportovní Klub Slavia Praha, spolek
  • Natus Vincere CZ s.r.o.

Work highlights

  • Advised ČEPS, a.s. on the acquisition of energy companies in the Czech Republic – NET4GAS Group (a gas transmission system operator) for CZK 5 bn and RWE Gas Storage CZ, s.ro. (an underground gas storage operator) for CZK 8.8 bn.
  • Advised shareholders of PEMIC BOOKS a.s. in the sale of the PEMIC Group to Rockaway Capital.
  • Advised Tennant Company, a US corporate in the cleaning equipment space, on the acquisition of M&F (TCS) group, which operates in the CEE region.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Petr Kališ, Lukáš Srbecký, Jiří Prouza