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ROWAN LEGAL has 'extensive experience' in the projects and PPP arena. The team advises across the full spectrum of matters, with particular strength in advising on railway and automotive projects and government investment projects. Practice head Vilém Podešva regularly acts for clients in the construction and transportation sectors on procurement matters, and the 'exceptional' Jiří Votrubec handles public investment projects in the infrastructure and IT spaces. Marcela Káňová assists with competition and public procurement matters; Lukáš Sommer oversees work involving preparation of tender documents; and Jan Bořuta advises contracting authorities and public bidders on concessions proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Detailed knowledge of this field of practice and years of experience with multiple clients.'
  • 'Stand out partners are Vilém Podešva, Jiří Votrubec and Lukáš Sommer.'
  • 'The team is very strong in solving difficult matters in public procurement and PPP.'
  • 'The quality of the work is always perfect. The final documents are always perfect without any need to revise. They always find the best judgement for the particular situation.'
  • 'Marcela Káňová is a perfectionist and very focused on the topic at hand.'
  • 'The law firm has long-term and deep experience with PPP projects within infrastructure projects.'
  • 'ROWAN LEGAL's Projects and PPP practice is unique due to its strategic approach and in-depth understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects. Prospective clients should know that this team has extensive experience in delivering projects in a variety of sectors, ensuring their ability to adapt to the specific needs of each client.'
  • 'Jiří Votrubec stands out for his deep understanding of legal aspects and his ability to think strategically, which makes him exceptional among his competitors.'

Key clients

  • Ředitelství silnic a dálnic (Directorate of Roads and Motorways)
  • Dopravní podnik Praha (The Prague Public Transit Co. Inc.)
  • Škoda Auto a.s.
  • Česká pošta (Czech Post)
  • Pražská vodohospodářská společnost a.s. (Prague water supply company)
  • Severočeská vodárenská společnost a.s. (North Bogemia water supply company)
  • Centrum kardiovaskulární a transplantační chirurgie Brno (Cardiovascular and Transplantation Surgery Centre Brno)
  • Nové Holešovice, a.s. and Dopravní podnik
  • České dráhy a.s. (Czech Railways)
  • Hlavní město Praha (Capital City of Prague)
  • VODA Želivka a.s.
  • EG.D, a.s. (part of E.On group)
  • Teplárny Brno, a.s. (the fourth largest heating company in the Czech Republic)

Work highlights

  • Advised The Prague Public Transport Company on the tender for fully automatic driverless train operation on the existing C-line and new D-line, in addition to a new surveillance and communication system.
  • Advising The Directorate of Roads and Motorways in connection with the modernisation of several sections of a motorway.

Lawyers

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Jiří Votrubec
ROWAN LEGAL

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vilém Podešva

Other key lawyers

Jiří Votrubec, Lukáš Sommer, Marcela Káňová, Jan Bořuta