Drawing on a network of over 40 locations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific, DLA Piper leverages deep bench strength and the experience of its team to advise insurers and domestic and multinationals on high-value cross-border M&A, restructurings, reorganisations, transformations, private equity matters and corporate governance. The firm's high-profile client base spans sectors ranging from tech, media, entertainment and defence to chemicals, aviation and hospitality.  The team is headed by managing partner and transactional expert Miroslav Dubovský. Other key figures include tech industry specialist Tomáš Ščerba and Jan Žídek.

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Key clients

  • ENETIQA a.s.
  • YouGov Plc
  • Overhaul Group Inc.
  • Karlín Group Management a.s.
  • Trupanion Inc.
  • Marriott Hotels International
  • ERICSSON spol. s r.o.
  • Lotus Bakeries CZ s.r.o.
  • Capvis AG
  • JetBrains, s.r.o.

Work highlights

  • Advised international online research data and analytics technology group YouGov plc on the acquisition of GfK CP, the European Consumer Panel Business of Germany-based GfK SE for a purchase price of EUR 315m.
  • Advised Overhaul Group, a supply chain visibility and risk management provider, in connection with the acquisition of Carrier Corporation.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Miroslav Dubovský

Other key lawyers

Tomáš Ščerba, Jan Žídek, Petr Samec, Jan Metelka