Why choose us
16 We handled the notification of a single transaction to supervisory authorities in 16 different countries worldwide while representing the client before the European Commission
2019 This year, we received the Law Firm of the Year award for competition law.
30 billion CZK We participated in a notification to the European Commission, helping Czech industry during the crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine to secure state aid in the form of price ceilings for electricity and gas
33+ Years on the market
Why choose us
We successfully manage the most significant cases for industry leaders and the largest investment groups in the Czech Republic, handling them from start to finish.
With a top-notch team and experts from various legal fields, we are well-equipped to address your issues in all areas of competition law, be it combatting cartels or dealing with abuse of dominant positions.
Violations of competition rules carry devastating consequences with a global impact. To uphold client trust, we delve deep into understanding every detail of your business before devising a defense strategy against competition authorities or adversaries.
Who will be dedicated to assisting you
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What our clients say about us
Client from the field of competition law
Successful defence against unjustified accusations of abuse of dominant position in proceedings before the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection.
Successful representation before the Office of Competition and the Slovak Antimonopoly Office in several cartel proceedings with averting the threat of fines.
Representation in notification proceedings before the European Commission and global project management of notification processes for the acquisition of part of the IT holding ATOS.
Representing Google in a dispute with the Czech courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding compensation for damages caused by the preference of its own price comparator.
Legal advice to the client on the compliance of the intention to create a joint venture with the 1st SčV with the rules of competition law, including the obligation to notify the establishment of the joint venture to the Office of Competition and related support / representation before the Office of Competition.
Assistance in negotiations with the European Commission in the procedure for authorising state aid in the energy crisis in the form of energy price caps for large companies.
Reviewing the content of the loan and option agreement from the perspective of the risk of the client establishing control over the target company and the associated risk of gun jumping.
Legal support in the initial phase of the Gigafactory construction project consisting of an assessment and ongoing public support consultation. This included the possibility of using the temporary crisis and transition framework and the procedure under the Investment Incentives Act.
Legal advice on the subsidy financing of a major infrastructure project in the heating sector, including public aid law issues.
Representing the client in administrative proceedings related to the distribution policy, resulting in a settlement and a substantial reduction of the threatened fine.
Whether you are seeking legal consultation or a long-term partner, feel free to contact us without any obligation.
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JUDr. Marcela Káňová, Ph.D.
Mgr. Michal Nulíček, LL.M., FCIArb
Mgr. Anna Cervanová, LL.M.
Mgr. Jiří Mňuk. LL.M.
Mgr. David Oršulík
Mgr. Ing. Ondřej Špičák
Mgr. Simona Havlátová
Mgr. Filip Novotný
Mgr. Michael Svoboda
Mgr. Ondřej Jílek
Lea Molnárová
Mgr. Kristýna Kovaříková