At Kinstellar, the established projects and PPP department routinely handles transactional and advisory matters, as well as project development and energy mandates, project finance, infrastructure and construction work. The firm has demonstrable know-how in the technical and physical aspects of energy generation, trading, and distribution, and often advises clients in the gas, renewable, nuclear, and district heating sectors. Recent work highlights include providing environmental regulatory advice, handling the structuring of large-scale motorways, and public law planning and construction. Kamil Blažek oversees the practice and focuses on infrastructure and water and waste regulation, and is regularly engaged by international energy corporations and governmental entities. Managing associate Michal Forýtek is a notable member of the team, and covers long-term supply and gas transmission agreements.

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Testimonials

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  • 'We recommend Kamil Blažek.'
  • 'Collaborative and focused.'
  • 'Kinstellar has a diverse team of professionals, with great expertise and commitment to provide high quality legal services. They have an experienced team, dedicated to their clients' success, with a good understanding of business needs.'
  • 'Individual lawyers in the Kinstellar team are professional, and well-equipped with the knowledge and tools required for business oriented legal-services. They are responsive and open for discussion.'
  • 'Kinstellar offers to its clients a profound knowledge of local business environment and legislative framework that makes it easier to navigate local markets for the success of their investment projects.'

Key clients

  • NET4GAS
  • ČEZ
  • ČEPS
  • Veolia
  • E.ON Česká republika
  • Allianz
  • Omers
  • Enery
  • Haskel Europe LTD
  • Nexen Tire Corporation (Korea)
  • Acquinex
  • Woodburn Capital

Work highlights

  • Advising a group of lenders to the Vinci Concessions SA and Meridiam SAS consortium for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the D4 highway.
  • Advising NET4GAS and its shareholders in connection with the development and future construction of the Moravia Capacity Extension project.
  • Advised NET4GAS and its shareholders in connection with the construction and development of the Capacity4Gas gas interconnector.

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.

Kamil Blažek

Other key lawyers

Michal Forýtek, Jan Lehký