When it comes to cross-border acquisitions (share deals, asset deals, etc.), joint ventures or restructurings in the Czech Republic or Slovakia, we are your legal advisors and companions in all phases. We support you from the very first idea - comprehensively and competently - especially in complex projects.

However, our work does not end with the completion of a transaction. We also take care of any subsequent corporate restructuring or employment law adjustments that may become necessary.

Our ongoing project management ensures that you always retain full control over project and costs.

Do you have questions about a cross-border transaction in the Czech Republic or Slovakia?
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The acquisition and sale of companies at home and abroad pursue different objectives: strategic or financial investments, sometimes (partial) sales are also necessary at short notice.

As experts for international transactions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, we work closely with you in structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements to ensure the success of your project.

We take care of the thorough preparation of transactions to minimize risks, e.g. by 

• legal structuring in the preparation/initiation phase, by drafting letters of intent, NDAs etc.,

• providing the basis for decision-making, also in connection with company valuations,

• advice, support, and implementation of legal due diligence reviews on buyer and seller side,

• support with project financing and

• review of exposés, offers etc.

We implement the transaction - whether asset deal or share deal - with the same thoroughness, expertise, and experience by

• drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and internal company resolutions and approvals,

• drafting of corporate agreements (articles of association etc.),

• drafting of all necessary agreements for the new management,

• drafting of purchase agreement documentation and contract management,

• clarification and implementation of the necessary antitrust procedures at national and EU level,

• preparation and execution of signing and closing,

• execution of the agreement and monitoring of post-closing measures,

• application for and monitoring of the necessary entries in the commercial register, transparency register, etc. And

• representation before arbitration and civil courts in subsequent disputes (contract fulfillment, compensation for damages, etc.).

Do you need professional support with a corporate transaction in the Czech Republic or Slovakia?
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M&A also includes the establishment of national and cross-border joint ventures in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Project-related joint ventures are conceivable in various forms. From the establishment of equity joint ventures for long-term cooperation to contractual joint ventures for individual projects.

Both forms of joint venture have advantages and disadvantages that need to be analysed and considered for each project individually and taken into account in the actual implementation. It is extremely important to understand the interests of the client as well as the other parties involved and the specific legal and tax aspects of cross-border projects.

We not only advise you on structuring issues in joint ventures, but also support you in the specific implementation under corporate law and the contractual implementation - considering employment law aspects and precisely adapted to the needs of the respective industry.

Are you looking for a law firm to advise you on structuring a joint venture in the Czech Republic or Slovakia? Feel free to contact us!

Particularly in a corporate crisis, it can make sense to rethink and adapt corporate structures. Should the structure of shareholdings be changed, should new strategic partners be brought on board or should parts of the company be sold? We take care of all the legal issues involved, do not lose sight of business management aspects, and can help with project financing if required.

Advising on the sale of companies in a crisis or out of insolvency is one of our specialties. We draw on the expertise of our M&A and restructuring practices with more than 20 years of experience.

We support you with the

• reviewing and adapting of current corporate law structures by changing the legal form, incorporating companies, removing companies from a group structure, etc.,

• examination and adjustment of current contractual structures such as supply agreements, framework agreements, licenses, etc., if necessary, by terminating or negotiating new agreements,

• review of current financing arrangements, clarification of termination or redemption options.

We have advised a large number of large globally operating corporations as well as countless medium-sized clients on M&A transactions in a wide range of sectors, from the IT industry to automotive and telecommunications to international consulting companies.