14.3.2024
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KŠB Celebrates Unprecedented Success in Chambers Europe 2024 Rankings

It's good to be excellent, but it's even better to strive for continuous advancement. We proudly announce our most remarkable achievement to date in the Chambers Europe rankings. KSB has not only confirmed the strong position but even elevated its standing. This year, our law firm has secured outstanding rating in a record-breaking 11 categories and 11 ranked experts, marking an unprecedented milestone in our firm’s history further enhanced by the nomination for the prestigious Chambers Europe Awards 2024. We are particularly proud of our newly achieved rankings in Intellectual Property and Real Estate.

We would like to extend our gratitude to our clients for their steadfast support and positive feedback, which were pivotal in securing our recognition across the following diverse categories:

  • Banking
  • Capital Markets
  • Competition
  • Compliance
  • Corporate/M&A
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment
  • Intellectual Property (Newly Ranked)
  • Projects & Energy
  • Real Estate (Newly Ranked)
  • Tax

In Dispute Resolution and Competition law Pavel Dejl continues to uphold his reputation as one of the foremost experts in the Czech Republic. Clients commend him, stating, " He is very smart and lives through litigation with a lot of experience. He has a brilliant mind."

KŠB’s Tax team reaffirms its unrivalled position in tax advisory, with clients expressing admiration for the "amazing knowledge“ of Helena Navrátilová. Jan Černohouz, after joining the rankings last year, has been promoted from Band 3 to Band 2 this year, showcasing his dedication and expertise, which has contributed to the outstanding performance of our Tax team.

The Corporate/M&A team continues to earn praise, with Chambers & Partners commending Dagmar Dubecká for handling a broad array of matters, including squeeze-outs, sales and acquisitions as well as cooperation agreements and Martin Šolc for his breadth of expertise in handling complex and often cross-border acquisitions across the hospitality and mobility solutions sectors.

In the Projects & Energy sector, clients recommend partners Václav Rovenský and Tomáš Sequens for their expertise and huge understanding of the commercial needs.

In Banking & Finance, Martin Krejčí is highlighted for his "ability to explain complex things and get parties to agree on a solution if possible. He is also able to pick what is crucial to his client and focus on defending his clients' position in these domains."

In Capital Markets Vlastimil Pihera has been recognized for being "professional with a strong, client-centric approach."

Michal Hanuš receives commendations in Employment for third year in a row.

Jiří Horník, whose expertise and contributions have long warranted recognition in Real Estate, has been newly ranked in this category.

We would like to express sincere appreciation for the ongoing trust of and collaboration with our clients, who have acknowledged the hard work and dedication of our talented team. The Chambers & Partners 2024 rankings serve as a testament to KŠB's unwavering commitment to legal excellence.

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