Clifford Chance assists in the acquisition of Respekt Magazine by a joint venture entity comprising Denník N, Independent Press Foundation, Aegis Foundation, and Respekt editorial team

The Prague office of Clifford Chance is pleased to announce its leading role as legal advisors in facilitating the acquisition of Respekt Magazine by a joint venture entity formed by Slovak Denník N, Independent Press Foundation, Aegis Foundation, and the dedicated editorial team of Respekt. Clifford Chance has played a pivotal role by providing comprehensive … Continued

The Julius Prague Awarded Prestigious LEED Gold Certification for Sustainability

The Julius Prague is a leading hotel and residence located on Senovazne Square in Prague. It is delighted to announce that it has recently attained the prestigious LEED Gold Certification for building design and construction. LEED, an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a globally recognised symbol of sustainability excellence. LEED certification … Continued

OpesFidelio Wins Coveted International Investment Award

OpesFidelio advisory network, run by Aisa International, has been recognized by International Investment in their 2023 annual financial advisor awards, in these categories: Winner: Excellence in Advisory Best Practice, Region: Rest of World Highly Commended: Excellence in Advisory Best Practice, Global Overall Highly Commended: Excellence in Fintech (Advisors) “This is the fifth year in a … Continued

Whisky Life! Prague on 3-4 November: The biggest Czech feast dedicated to whisky

This year’s Whisky Life! Prague will feature the world’s leading producers and distributors, as well as smaller but no less interesting brands and Czech distilleries. Among more than 200 different whiskies you will find not only well-known bottles, but also novelties, limited editions and rarities, which are not available anywhere else in the Czech Republic … Continued

Clifford Chance advises club of banks led by Česká spořitelna and Československá obchodní banka on financing of acquisition of Czech group Meopta by Carlyle

Clifford Chance has advised a club of banks, consisting of major Czech and Austrian market players, coordinated by Česká spořitelna, a.s. and Československá obchodní banka, a. s. and further comprising of Komerční banka a.s., Raiffeisenbank a.s., Raiffeisen Bank International AG and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s. in connection with financing of acquisition of … Continued

JŠK advised private equity fund GPEF IV from the GENESIS CAPITAL group on the acquisition of a majority stake in the AV MEDIA group

Another significant acquisition by GENESIS CAPITAL signed with JŠK’s assistance. Since its foundation in 1992, AV MEDIA has established a leading position in the field of audio-visual technology in the Czech Republic and surrounding countries. Its business consists of two main pillars: AV MEDIA SYSTEMS, which designs and integrates complete audio-visual solutions for customers in … Continued

Clifford Chance facilitates landmark transaction as Finep sells residential property to Mint Fund for almost CZK 1 billion

The Prague office of Clifford Chance has advised Finep, a prominent Czech developer, in the sale of a residential complex in Hloubětín to the Mint residential fund. The transaction’s value is approaching one billion Czech crowns. In this landmark transaction, Finep sold a residential complex in the Hloubětín district of Prague, comprising 168 units. Building … Continued

Clifford Chance: The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive became part of the government’s Budget Consolidation Package

As a surprise to everyone concerned, the current Budget Consolidation Package, to become effective for the most part as of January 2024, includes a partial implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). CSRD requires companies to report on the impact of corporate activities on the environment and society, and requires the audit of such … Continued