Dentons is well known for its strong projects and energy practice, and leverages the firm's international network to support clients on a high volume of cross-border matters. The team is adept at handling the full range of matters, with expertise in transactional, contentious and regulatory issues, and often acts for renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure sector entities. Recently, the group has been active in battery storage projects and cases involving environmental matters. Practice head Petr Zákoucký is highly regarded for his experience in handling cross-border energy asset matters, the mining and energy law aspects of M&A transactions, and contentious work. Lukáš Výmola specialises in renewable energy matters, and Štefan Potočnák handles the contractual and regulatory aspects of infrastructure projects. Anna Urbanová is well versed in assisting clients with environmental protection issues.

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Key clients

  • ČEZ
  • EPH
  • Sev.en Energy (including Elektrárna Chvaletice a.s. and Elektrárna Počerady a.s.)
  • MND/ KKCG
  • Pražská energetika (“PRE”)
  • BPD / Draslovka Holding
  • Premier Energy / Emma Capital
  • Asahi
  • Veolia
  • Vestar /King´s Casino

Work highlights

  • Advised Sev.en Global Investments on Creditas’ acquisition of InterGen.
  • Advised CEZ on a EUR800m loan agreement for financing the acquisition of a 55.21% stake in GasNet.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Petr Zákoucký

Other key lawyers

Lukas Vymola, Stefan Potocnak, Anna Urbanová