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Company for sale – Don’t make mistakes before you’ve even received a first offer

Divestitures are no longer a matter of large corporations; we are increasingly handling this issue with the owners of successful regional businesses. Some want to leave the business and acquire assets for further investment or a new business. Others sell the business to resolve the issue of succession as they have no one in the family to whom they can pass it on. What should be considered before selling – and, ideally, well before that? And what determines the success of the entire transaction?

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Experience cannot be skipped

AI is transforming the consultancy market faster than anything before. It speeds up research, document analysis, the drafting of first drafts of contracts and a range of other tasks that, just a few years ago, took lawyers hours to complete. However, it does not replace the most valuable thing a top-notch adviser can offer – experience. Because you cannot skip that one. Or replace.

Jaroslav Havel · 21 September 2026

Transfer pricing: No documentation today, a very costly problem tomorrow

Should we only deal with transfer pricing when the tax office comes knocking at the door? By then it’s usually too late. A lack of documentation regarding the transfer prices at which companies within a group charge each other for goods or services can result not only in additional tax assessments running into millions, but also in weeks of work for management and unnecessary crisis management. So, how do you go about transfer pricing, step by step?

Anna Křenková a David Krch · 21 September 2026

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The New Civil Code in Slovakia – What’s Changing?

Slovakia is set for the most extensive reform of private law since 1964. The new Civil Code is expected to come into effect on 1 July 2027, bringing far-reaching changes that will affect both entrepreneurs and everyday life. We have selected the most important ones.

Štěpán Štarha a Oliver Benda · 16 September 2026

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Minimum must-have – Where does enthusiasm for AI end and responsibility begin within a company?

Many companies are implementing artificial intelligence faster than they can determine who is responsible for it internally. Whilst they do follow the regulations closely, there is a lack of internal rules, processes and clearly defined responsibilities regarding the use of AI within the company… And that is exactly how real problems arise. We have therefore summarised the essential minimum of what to bear in mind when it comes to AI governance within a company.

Dalibor Kovář a Tomáš Lupač · 16 September 2026

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End of the old days – Get your business ready for the European Digital Identity Wallet

The business landscape is undergoing significant transformation. The European Digital Identity Wallet is poised to revolutionise identity verification, contract signing, online sales, and customer communication across the EU. How can your business fully leverage its potential? And why and how should you prepare for it without delay?

Dalibor Kovář a Ondřej Kašpar · 12 January 2026

Rohlík is rolling

Talking about long-term partnerships, one of the illustrative examples is our more than ten years of work for the Velká Pecka group, operating the best-known online grocery store Rohlík.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 12 January 2026

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HAVEL & PARTNERS Worldwide

More than 70% of our cases involve an international element. We provide legal and tax advisory in 12 languages and have assisted clients in nearly 110 countries.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 12 January 2026

Energy for future generations

In the energy sector, HAVEL & PARTNERS as legal counsel assisted with one of the most important projects in the modern history of the Czech Republic – the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Dukovany.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 12 January 2026

When you’re buying missiles

HAVEL & PARTNERS assists ministries, state-owned enterprises, regions and municipalities in setting up transparent processes, preparing key tenders, and negotiating strategic contracts that have a real impact on the functioning of the state and society.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 12 January 2026

ŠKODA versus ŠKODA

In 2022, we helped Volkswagen Group’s ŠKODA AUTO to put an end to protracted disputes over the use of the ŠKODA designation. In terms of its significance and value, it was one of the biggest intellectual property cases in the history of the Czech Republic.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 12 January 2026

Mergers in banking

Banking, Finance & Capital Markets is one of our key practice areas. Our clients include major leading Czech, Slovak and foreign banks, insurance companies, as well as other financial institutions, corporations and major institutional and private investors.

H&PHAVEL & PARTNERS · 12 January 2026

Nice idea – too bad it’s not yours anymore. Remember that the competition never sleeps

You invest in development, marketing and people and you’re ahead of the competition. Do you protect what you have created though? Without a patent, trademark or well-drafted contract, you risk someone else reaping the fruits of your labour. How to protect intellectual property in business?

Ivan Rámeš a Tomáš Havelka · 8 January 2026