Boutique tax firm KempHoogstad serves an extensive range of both local and international clients, which includes high-net-worth individuals and global corporations. The firm primarily focuses on transactional tax work and associated compliance services, and has also demonstrated know-how in inbound and outbound investments. The firm regularly advises on customs, VAT, and excise tax. The group is co-led by Bohdana Pražská, who specialises in direct and indirect tax, as well as international taxation, and Filip Dostál, who covers tax compliance concerns.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is very easy to cooperate with them. We use them when we need tax advice for our clients. They always have a quick answer and practical approach.'

  • ‘We work with Filip Dostál and Bohdana Pražská. They both have a very practical approach, which is very appreciated by our clients.'

  • ‘Very good communication.'

  • ‘Smaller team specialising in tax structuring and transactions. They are always on our radar when specialised tax advice is needed.'

  • ‘I appreciate Filip Dostál's availability, strong expertise and approach. It is a pleasure to work with him.' 

  • ‘Excellent boutique tax practice with enormous wealth of experience in transactional and regulatory tax fields. Strong commercial advice.'

  • 'Bohdana Pražská is a seasoned lawyer with lots of experience in corporate and real estate transactions.'

  • ‘This is a boutique firm which provides services of magic circle firm. The team is not only great in terms of reachability and flexibility but definitely also in terms of knowledge and experience. The advice is focused, tailored to the client's needs, and flexible. They service local as well as international clients and wealthy private individuals.'

Key clients

  • Kinstellar Prague and Bratislava
  • Linklaters in Europe
  • Time Air, s.r.o.
  • Air Hadida, s.r.o.
  • Air JFA, s.r.o.
  • HSTN Holding s.r.o.
  • LOGEX Solution Center s.r.o.
  • ITR Service Ltd
  • JŠK Law firm
  • Y & T Luxury Property Prague Czech Republic and other group companies
  • UNIC DSI executive s.r.o.
  • Davcor Group
  • European Musical Imports
  • ZSE Energia a.s.
  • Wealthy individuals
  • TaylorWessing
  • ALTO Tax
  • DUAL M&A
  • Ferross Staalbow B.V. C.S.
  • Level.Works Solution Center s.r.o.
  • GA Pet Food Partners Czech Republic
  • Sparring
  • Komori International
  • Oppenhoff
  • BLUESIO TECHNOLOGIES

Work highlights

  • Advised Baltic Asset Management on the acquisition of real estate hotel SPV in the Czech Republic, including advising on financing and the operations structure.
  • Advised Time Air in relation to Covid and post-Covid effects on the industry, the impact of the Ukraine situation, and the fluctuation in the fleet of operated aircraft.
  • Advised Barclays Bank on the Base Prospectus for the security notes issuance.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bohdana Pražská, Filip Dostál

Other key lawyers

Veronika Reková