Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are one of the key areas of our practice. We have extensive experience in handling transactions of various types and sizes, including cross-border acquisitions and complex restructurings.
Our M&A team consists of lawyers with backgrounds in leading international and top-tier Czech law firms. This allows us to provide clients not only with a high standard of legal advice but also with a deep understanding of commercial context and sector-specific dynamics – particularly in the field of technology and innovation. In transactional matters, we work closely with tax and accounting experts to ensure comprehensive and efficient solutions.
We provide our clients with full legal support throughout the entire transaction process – from structuring and negotiating documentation to conducting due diligence and managing post-closing integration. Our legal services cover all common forms of mergers and acquisitions, including share and asset deals, reorganisations, and investor entries. We bring particular added value in regulated industries – especially in financial services, fintech, investment activities, technology, and data protection. By combining transactional and regulatory expertise, we are able to seamlessly connect legal, commercial, and compliance aspects to ensure that each transaction runs smoothly and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
What can we do for you?
In the area of mergers and acquisitions, we offer comprehensive advisory services including:
- Conducting expert analysis to select the optimal transaction structure, whether by way of merger by acquisition, merger by formation of a new company, division by acquisition or
by formation of a new company, other corporate transformations, equity transfer, or sale of (part of) a business unit; - Designing the optimal legal and tax structure of the transaction considering client objectives, regulatory framework, and associated risks;
- Performing thorough legal due diligence of the target company, including identification of risks and proposals for their mitigation;
- Preparing and negotiating NDAs, Letters of Intent, term sheets, or detailed checklists covering relevant legal and tax steps;
- Preparing or reviewing full contractual documentation, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, option agreements, and other relevant documents;
- Representing the client in negotiations with counterparties, investors, or other parties involved in the transaction, including in case of cross-border and international deals;
- Assisting in identifying regulatory risks, assessing any notification obligations to regulatory authorities (e.g., Czech National Bank or the Antimonopoly Office), and
ensuring the required filings; - Advising on securing transaction financing;
- Providing related tax advice and/or cooperating efficiently with client’s advisors to ensure a smooth and speedy transaction process;
- Advising on corporate law matters including issues related to majority and minority shareholders or partners;
- Ensuring a seamless closing process, including escrow arrangements and notarial services;
- Providing post-transaction support for implementing changes after successful closing — from amendments in the commercial register to restructuring corporate governance;
- Assisting with claims enforcement or defense in case of breach of obligations and representing the client in related litigation;
Offering any other legal services the client may require.
Contact us to help ensure a smooth transaction process tailored to your company’s specific needs.
