2.4.2008
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KSB advises Heineken on its acquisition of Drinks Union
Kocián Šolc Balaštík (KSB) acted for Heineken during the acquisition of Drinks Union, a.s., the Czech beverages group and owner of several Bohemian breweries (Krásné Březno, Velké Březno, Louny, Kutná Hora), whose portfolio includes the Zlatopramen brand.
This latest transaction, particularly after Heineken\\\'s acquisition lastyear of Královský pivovar Krušovice and STAROBRNO, a.s. in 2003 (KSB advised on both) has increased theHeineken group\\\'s market share on the Czech beer market and strengthened itsposition as leading brewer and beer distributor in the Czech Republic.
The Drinks Union acquisition is now waiting for approval from the CzechAntitrust Office and is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2008.
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Advising GRIDARCH a.s. on the Sale of Land in the Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park
KSB’s team (Jiří Horník, Jakub Porod, Jakub Mehl) provided legal counsel to GRIDARCH a.s. in connection with the sale of land located in the Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park (OAMP), which is being developed into an industrial zone with logistics facilities. The purchaser of the 110,000 sqm of commercial land was EQT Exeter.
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With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of JUDr. Alexandr Kocián, one of the founders of our firm.
e was not only an icon of the legal profession in Karlovy Vary and a respected lawyer, but also an inspiring colleague, a mentor to an entire generation of our attorneys, and, last but not least, a man with a sense of humor who always spread good cheer.
