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ROWAN LEGAL’s growing projects and energy practice routinely acts on a broad range of matters, including electricity network maintenance, regulatory work, waste disposal issues, and nuclear power plant issues. Water infrastructure transformation cases are a core area of strength for the group, which regularly acts for power plant operators and energy traders. Vilém Podešva heads the department, with extensive expertise in advising on energy and public investment matters. Anna Cervanová has a solid track record in representing clients administrative proceedings before the Energy Regulatory Office, and Malvína Urbánková is a key contact for compliance and regulatory issues. Lukáš Sommer is a name to note. Jan Měkota left the firm in June 2024.

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  • 'I value their expertise, broad scope, speed, and commitment to solving the problem.'
  • 'The law firm has an experienced team that is knowledgeable in the field and therefore its outputs can be used very quickly.'
  • 'Vilém Podešva has a brilliant overview of legislation and can anticipate developments in the law.'

Key clients

  • Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu (Ministry of Industry and Trade)
  • Výzkumný ústav meliorací a ochrany půdy, v.v.i. (Research Institute for Soil and Water Conservation)
  • Mateo Solutions, a.s.
  • Statutární město Brno (City of Brno)
  • EG.D, a.s. (part of E.On group)
  • E.ON, a.s.
  • Severočeská vodárenská společnost a.s. (North Bohemia water supply company Ltd.)
  • Pražská vodohospodářská společnost a.s. (Prague water supply company)
  • DIAMO, státní podnik (DIAMO, State Enterprise)
  • GasNet s.r.o.
  • VODA Želivka a.s.
  • Teplárny Brno, a.s.

Work highlights

  • Advising Teplárny Brno on a major energy project in the South Moravian Region to create a sustainable heating system for Brno.
  • Assisting Mateo Solutions with updating its energy model to include renewable sources for improved efficiency and sustainability.

Lawyers

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Vilém Podešva
ROWAN LEGAL

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vilém Podešva

Other key lawyers

Lukáš Sommer, Anna Cervanová, Malvína Urbánková