Glatzová & Co., s.r.o.’s projects and energy practice count major banks, investors, and real estate sector companies amongst its key roster of clients and is well-positioned to advise on work in both the Czech and Slovak regions. The firm advises on various elements of the field, such as the development and construction of power plants and logistic sites, the operation of energy facilities, and land development projects involving environmental protection issues. Elsewhere, the group displays strengths in the renewable energy sector, and primarily handles work relating to solar power, wind, and natural gas energy. Erik Kolan leads the department and focuses on the regulatory aspects of renewable energy. Tomáš Kessler is a key contact within the team and covers planning and building proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has great experience in the energy sector and permitting process in general. We benefit from a high partner level involvement in our projects which makes the process smooth and effective. 

  • ‘Erik Kolan is a great lawyer - experienced, great negotiator, his involvement in the projects is essential.

  • 'Tomáš Kessler has perfect communication skills and is also experienced and engaged.’

Key clients

  • Centropol Energy, s. r. o.
  • Kovošrot Group s. r. o.
  • Pražská energetika a. s.
  • Obchodní družstvo Impro
  • PH Real, a. s.
  • Erste Group Immorent ČR s. r. o.
  • Vattenfall Energy Trading GmbH
  • Bohemia Properties a. s.
  • Obchodní areál Vídeňská
  • REKO a. s.
  • SPROF a. s.
  • Jiří Smrkovský
  • Verdion
  • Českomoravská nemovitostní a.s.

Work highlights

  • Representing CENTROPOL ENERGY in the client's development project of a new industrial zone in Ústí nad Labem (North Bohemia) of an expected area of more than 100,000 m2 and in the complex development process of two natural gas power plants located within the zone.
  • Representing Kovošrot Group in the sale and redevelopment of several of the client´s extensive industrial sites in the Czech Republic.
  • Representing Pražská energetika a.s. in a development project regarding a joint venture with Metrostav Development regarding the development of a large brownfield real estate project in Prague.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Erik Kolan

Other key lawyers

Tomáš Kessler