ROWAN LEGAL’s tax team is instructed by an array of clients, including private equity investors and start-ups, often from the telecoms, energy, IT, and transportation sectors. The firm handles the tax structuring of transactions, in addition to tax litigation, and has represented clients before the Czech Republic Supreme Court, in disputes concerning VAT and income tax. Vladimír Hejduk heads the group and focuses on tax compliance matters. At the associate level, Simona Mlýnek Štursová covers consultancy work in connection with property and personal income tax.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A full-fledged team which is well-placed to handle all tax matters from simple accounting to cross-border and high complex M&A tax structuring.'

  • 'Working with Vladimír Hejduk has been an absolute pleasure. Vladimir's intelligence is simply unparalleled, and his ability to grasp complex tax issues with ease is truly remarkable. His sharp mind and exceptional analytical skills enable him to unravel intricate tax matters and provide creative solutions that go beyond the conventional approaches.'

  • 'One of Vladimír Hejduk's standout qualities is his prowess as a negotiator. His excellent negotiation skills have played a pivotal role in achieving favourable outcomes for our organization. Vladimir possesses an innate understanding of the dynamics of negotiation and has a knack for finding common ground while still protecting our interests.'
  • 'Vladimír Hejduk's ability to navigate complex tax negotiations with finesse and assertiveness is truly commendable. Vladimir approaches negotiations with a strategic mindset, always seeking win-win solutions that foster long-term partnerships and maintain a positive working relationship with all parties involved.'

Key clients

  • Adentech s.r.o
  • AMiT Holding s.r.o.
  • AURES Holdings a.s.
  • BlueStar Europe Distribution B.V.
  • CENTRAL EUROPE INDUSTRY PARTNERS
  • Central Europe Industry Partners II SCSp
  • Driverama Holdings
  • ELCOM a.s.
  • GORDIC s.r.o.
  • JIHLAVAN a.s.
  • KOSYKA s.r.o.
  • Oriens fund
  • Rockaway Capital SE
  • Severočeská Vodárenská Společnost a.s.
  • SWIETELSKY Rail CZ s.r.o.
  • VYVA Plast s.r.o.

Work highlights

  • Assisted a Luxembourg investment fund by establishing an optimal tax structure, ensuring proper alignment of relationships between investors, the fund, and fund managers.
  • Advised the client in relation to the processing and implementation of a demerger project, as well as the subsequent sale of the separated assets to a real estate investment fund.
  • Assisted the client with a tax due diligence review of the AMiT Group.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vladimír Hejduk

Other key lawyers

Simona Mlýnek Štursová