The corporate and M&A group at PETERKA & PARTNERS counts local and international companies amongst its key clients, and regularly advises on cross-border deals across Europe. The firm handles regulatory matters, structuring concerns, legal and tax due diligence, and contractual work, in addition to negotiating various aspects of transactions. Gabriela Hájková leads the group and is an experienced commercial lawyer.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Flexible and fast responses from the team. Focused on problem solving and practical implications for the transaction (instead of creating theoretical legal issues).’

  • ‘Gabriela Hájková has gone above and beyond in helping me understand the nuances of corporate law in the Czech Republic.'

  • ‘The practice is well known for its specialised focus on venture capital and start-up financing. The team has extensive experience and an interesting track record.'

  • ‘Ondřej Dušek is an experienced expert in the field of M&A and venture capital. He is a skilled negotiator with a pro-business approach.’

  • ‘Clear communication, straight to the point and in time. Pragmatic and proactive individuals, who come with solutions and quickly put them into motion. Strong level of expertise, good drafting skills.’

  • ‘The lawyers are very responsive and reply very quickly to our requests. We also know that they are reliable and skilled.'

  • ‘We have worked with a number of individuals from all the CEE offices. They are always succinct and willing to answer all our questions within a short time frame. The service they provide is great.’

  • ‘I enjoyed the hands-on service provided by Ondřej Dušek and his knowledge of local law and ability to find solutions.'

Key clients

  • John Cockerill
  • FC Viktoria Plzen
  • DoDo Group SE
  • Atalian
  • V-Sharp Ventures Alpha SE
  • Renault Retail Group
  • Atlas Copco
  • Emerson
  • Imerys
  • PCA Logistika CZ
  • Smith Micro Software CZ
  • Descours & Cabaud

Work highlights

  • Advised FC Viktoria Plzeň on the sale of its majority share to an Austrian-Swiss business group.
  • Advising Atlas Copco group on various corporate issues, including the inter-group reorganisation of its subsidiaries within the CEE region.
  • Advised V-Sharp Ventures SE on the acquisition of a stake in DoDo Group SE by Fresh Holding.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gabriela Hájková

Other key lawyers

Ondřej Dušek