The Prague-based practice at Clifford Chance is well-versed in handling a wide range of complex domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A deals, particularly in the technology, energy and infrastructure, private capital, and healthcare industries. Michal Jašek and Emil Holub jointly lead the practice, with Jašek specialising in M&A, corporate, and commercial law, and Holub advising on real estate M&A and real estate-related investments and development projects in both the Czech Republic and the wider CEE region. Tomáš Procházka is knowledgeable of strategic joint ventures, while David Koláček left the firm to join KKCG Group as Chief Legal Officer in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We worked with Clifford Chance on a private equity transaction and a number of financings and were very satisfied with the quality of their legal support. The team demonstrated a consistently professional attitude, combining deep expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. Their advice was clear, practical, and always aligned with our strategic goals.'
- ‘Michal Jašek provided strategic oversight and ensured smooth coordination across all aspects of the deal. His leadership and deep understanding of private equity dynamics were instrumental in navigating complex negotiations.'
Key clients
- Arçelik
- KKCG and its subsidiaries
- Mondelez
- Pfizer
- European Bridge Travel a.s
- HID Global Corporation
- Oriens
- Actis
- EMMA Capital
Work highlights
Represented HID Global Corporation in its strategic acquisition of Sewio Networks, a provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS).
Advised Allwyn on an agreement to acquire a majority controlling interest in Logflex MT Holdings Limited (Malta), the parent company of subsidiaries that provide gaming services under the Novibet brand.
Advised European Bridge Travel and its shareholders, Rockaway Capital and CITIC Europe Holdings, on the successful disposal of 100% of the shares in Invia Group.
Practice head
Michal Jašek; Emil Holub
Other key lawyers
Tomáš Procházka; Veronika Kinclová; Stanislav Holec; Nikola Svobodová