18.7.2008
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Merger of the two largest producers of mineral water in the Czech Republic has been approved – KSB represents Karlovarské minerální vody, a.s.
The largest producer of mineral and spring water in the Czech Republic, Karlovarské minerální vody, a.s., has received after a long “fight” with the Antimonopoly Office of the Czech Republic (ÚOHS) a decision on approval of the merger with Poděbradka, a.s., the second largest producer operating in the same industry.

The law firm Kocián Šolc Balaštík provided complete legal consultancy to Karlovarské minerální vody, a.s. during this transaction that included realization of the acquisition of Poděbradka and related representation before ÚOHS in the matter of approval of the merger.
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KŠB advises Olpran in Bikero insolvency proceedings
Kocián Šolc Balaštík has advised bicycle manufacturer Olpran, a notable player in the Czech cycling market, in the insolvency proceedings of Bikero.
Kocián Šolc Balaštík has advised bicycle manufacturer Olpran, a notable player in the Czech cycling market, in the insolvency proceedings of Bikero.
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European Commission Proposes Transforming EUSPA into European Union Space Services Agency
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On April 7, 2026, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation establishing the European Union Space Services Agency (EUSSA), amending Regulation (EU) 2021/696. The proposal [COM(2026) 152 final] significantly expands the mandate of the existing EUSPA, headquartered in Prague, and nearly doubles its budget.