Clifford Chance
Client SatisfactionClifford Chance’s commercial, corporate and M&A team is skilled at handling high-value and complex cross-border deals, with demonstrable expertise in advising on joint ventures, disposals, demergers, and restructurings. The firm’s clientele is varied and includes private equity funds, multi-asset managers, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as spanning industries from pharmaceuticals to TMT. Additionally, the group is noted for its activity in the regulatory space. Managing partner Alex Cook heads the practice alongside David Koláček; both are recognised for their expertise in corporate, private equity, and M&A matters. Michal Jašek, Stanislav Holec, Veronika Kinclová and Tomáš Procházka are further key members of the department.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'An excellent team. They are able to handle the most complex transactions, coordinate the firm's international offices seamlessly, and are very business oriented.'
- 'David Koláček is a great M&A lawyer but also a superb manager of transactions, responds 24/7, is always available, and delivers smart and business-oriented solutions.'
- 'They are very focused on providing value for money. Their legal advice is tailored to your needs, and there is no superfluous work or billings.'
- 'Alex Cook is the definition of a trusted business advisor.'
Key clients
- Rezolv Energy (Actis)
- Arçelik
- KKCG
- EMMA Capital
- CPI
- Mondelez
- Tencent
- SAZKA Group
- Energetický a průmyslový holding
- Aricoma Group
- MND
- Teijin Limited
- CBRE
Work highlights
- Advised Arçelik A.Ş. on the establishment of a joint venture between Arçelik's subsidiary Ardutch B.V. and Whirpool EMEA Holding LLC to create a new standalone business in the European home appliances sector.
- Advised Rezolv Energy on the acquisition of the rights to develop and operate a 229MW solar power plant in Bulgaria.
- Advised lead investor ArcTern Ventures Fund on a €16.3m Series A funding round to Woltair s.r.o.
Lawyers
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David Koláček
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Cook, David Koláček