The team at HAVEL & PARTNERS s.r.o., attorneys at law stands out for its 'exceptional professionalism in the field of competition law'. The 'knowledgeable and competent' group has a solid presence in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and is highly regarded for its excellent track record in acting for clients in the automotive, energy, and telecoms industries. The department often works closely with competition authorities, and handles a broad spectrum of work, including dawn raids. Practice head Robert Neruda has 'extensive knowledge' of competition law, and is very experienced in advising on state aid and significant market power cases. Petr Kadlec handles public procurement work, while Roman Svetnicky focuses on foreign direct investment issues and the competition aspects of M&A deals. Lenka Gachová is 'an expert in the field of competition law', and Vladislav Bernard assists clients with cases concerning vertical agreements and abuse of dominance.
Testimonials
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- 'The Havel & Partners team in Czech Republic are very knowledgeable and competent within the competition law field. They have extensive experience with representing companies in investigations by the Czech competition authority and are very dedicated in their work. I can really recommend Havel & Partners!'
- 'Robert Neruda has extensive knowledge about Czech/EU competition law and also the practical aspects of dealing with the Czech competition authority. Gives legal advice in a clear and always practically useful way. I can highly recommend Robert Neruda.'
Key clients
- ORLEN Unipetrol RPA (PKN Orlen Group)
- Colt CZ Group SE
Work highlights
- Advised Colt CZ Group SE on the acquisition of Sellier & Bellot, involving potential merger control issues and foreign direct investment obligations.
- Advised HP TRONIC on its acquisition of NAY.