KPMG Legal, Czech Republic draws on the strength of the KPMG global network and the experience of its team to advise family businesses, domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates in retail, oil and gas, manufacturing, food and beverages, real estate and logistics, on a wide range of matters across the practice area. They include cross-border M&A, restructurings, regulatory compliance, tax services and day-to-day corporate activities. The practice is led by Martin Hrdlík, who utilises over 20 years of experience handling corporate matters; and Jan Procházka, a specialist in M&A, joint ventures and private equity.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The KPMG Legal team was very professional, active in negotiations or discussions with the other party's legal representatives and strongly focused on the protection of the client's interests.'

  • ‘Jan Prochazka is precise and a good team leader. Jake Kolda was always there for us, and knew the project down to each detail.'

Key clients

  • Deutsche Börse Group
  • Čepro, a.s.
  • Senseca Germany GmbH
  • Gaston, s.r.o.
  • NAY a.s.
  • medac GmbH
  • Czech Luxembourg Capital Fund
  • Basalt AG
  • Banka CREDITAS a.s.
  • Wienerberger s.r.o.
  • Garmin Czech s.r.o.
  • PRADA Czech Republic s.r.o.
  • Megger CZ s.r.o.
  • MOSS logistics s.r.o.
  • HYG Co. Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised NAY a.s. and its shareholders on the combination of two retailers of electric devices and electronics in Slovakia and the Czech Republic: NAY Group (including Electro World) and HP Tronic Group (including Datart and ETA).
  • Assisted Čepro, with the purchase of a 100% stake in RoBiN OIL.
  • Supported Deutsche Börse AG in a restructuring designed to reduce and optimise group costs.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martin Hrdlík, Jan Procházka

Other key lawyers

Petr Janíček, Jakub Kolda