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We are pleased to share with you the latest news from our firm, successfully resolved cases, and highlights from our practice that demonstrate how we achieve great results together.

Successful Transaction in Financing the Acquisition of a Retail Park

The M&A team at DUNOVSKÁ & PARTNERS advised ČSOB, a.s. in connection with the provision of an acquisition loan for the purchase of a company owning a retail park located near Prague. The team was led by Aleš Hradil in cooperation with Rudolf Suk.

New Team Members: Welcome to Attorney Hana Drozdková and Junior Associate Martin Sadílek

We are pleased to announce that two new colleagues have joined our team: attorney Hana Drozdková and junior associate Martin Sadílek.

Hana Drozdková focuses on legal advisory particularly in the areas of litigation, corporate law, real estate, and insolvency law.

Martin Sadílek is developing his practice as a junior associate with a focus on litigation and insolvency proceedings, while also expanding his knowledge in financial and contract law.

We are delighted that our team is growing with high quality young legal professionals, and we wish them much success in their careers!

Interview with Barbora Simon Dunovská in EURO Platinum Weekly: “Clients Need Pragmatic Solutions”

Managing Partner Barbora Simon Dunovská gave an open interview to EURO Platinum Weekly, reflecting on 15 years of development at the law firm DUNOVSKÁ & PARTNERS.

The interview offers a personal insight into the firm’s operations, where the focus is on the quality of legal services, an interdisciplinary approach, long-term client relationships, and the active involvement of partners in every case.

Read the full interview here:

Legal advisory on the establishment of a joint venture development for the construction of a phase of the Smíchov City project

Our acquisitions and real estate development team, led by David Urbanec and Václav Mánek, provided legal advisory to Sekyra Group in the creation of the legal framework for a joint venture development between Sekyra Group and Penta Real Estate. The joint venture concerns the construction of residential and commercial premises within one of the phases of the northern part of the unique Smíchov City project — currently the largest construction project in the history of modern Prague, which is set to fundamentally transform the city’s western riverside. Our assistance included structuring the project, drafting and negotiating transaction documentation, and ensuring a successful closing.

Warning Regarding Fraudulent Emails

We have identified the occurrence of fraudulent emails being sent from various @gmail.com addresses with the subject line “Clarification Regarding Copyright Infringement,” in which the sender unlawfully impersonates our law firm.

We strongly emphasize that these emails do not originate from us and our law firm bears no connection whatsoever to them.

Should you receive such an email, we advise you not to respond, not to open any attachments, and not to click on any links. In case of any doubts, please do not hesitate to contact us via our official communication channels. Thank you.

 

The “Flexi Amendment” to the Labour Code has been published in the Collection of Laws

The so-called Flexi Amendment to the Labour Code and related laws will largely take effect on 1 June 2025. The amendment introduces new regulations affecting both employment relationships and unemployment benefits. Among other changes, it provides greater flexibility for employees returning from parental leave, extends the probationary period to up to four or even eight months, and modifies the rules governing the notice period. Changes to unemployment benefits, including an increase in their amount, will come into effect on 1 January 2026. A clear summary is available on the Ministry of Labour and Social Affair’s website.

For more detailed information, please feel free to contact our colleagues Ondrej Kvašňovský and Konrád Hanák.

Expert Article on Financial Analysis in Lost Profit Disputes

We are pleased to share that our colleague Konrád Hanák has published an expert article titled Financial Analysis and Business Planning as a Basis in Lost Profit Disputes”, which was featured on the INFO.CZ platform.

The article focuses on determining a business owner’s lost profit based on the return on equity (ROE) indicator.

You can read the full article here

DUNOVSKÁ & PARTNERS has again been recommended by the 2025 edition of The Legal 500

For the fourteenth time in a row, the office was awarded by The Legal 500, a reference guide for law firms

The law firm DUNOVSKÁ & PARTNERS has again been included in and recommended by The Legal 500 (Europe, Middle East & Africa edition 2025), as one of the leading law firms in the Czech Republic for Banking, Finance & Capital Markets. We have received this accolade every year since 2012 and are determined that both now and in the future we shall maintain our customary high quality of service and professionalism to support our clients in all their endeavours.

For more information about The Legal 500 and DUNOVSKÁ & PARTNERS please visit the following link: The Legal 500

A successful online seminar took place: Holding stuctures as a Tool for More Efficient Business

On March 10, 2025, a live broadcast of the expert seminar “Holding  structures as a Tool for More Efficient Business” took place on the epravo.cz platform. This seminar provided participants with valuable insights into the benefits and specifics of holding structures, including legal and tax aspects.

 

The seminar was hosted by Václav Mánek and David Urbanec, who shared their professional expertise.

We sincerely thank everyone who joined us!

We believe that the knowledge gained will contribute to more effective  business management and strategic planning. If you missed the seminar, you can watch the recording here.

Representation of ČSOB a.s. in Insolvency Proceedings for CZK 500 Million

We are pleased to announce that we have taken over the representation of ČSOB in civil, insolvency, and restructuring proceedings against a logistics company and its affiliated entities. As part of our work, we are also assessing potential non-standard transactions conducted before the initiation of the insolvency proceedings. We appreciate ČSOB’s trust and the opportunity to be involved in this significant case.