Family & Wealth

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?

Jaroslav Havel, Jan Koval a Miroslav Vozáb · 6 October 2026

Corporate Bonds: When an “Attractive Yield” Hides an Unacceptable Risk

Corporate bonds often attract investors with promises of high and regular yields. However, more important than the promises is understanding who you are actually lending money to and how they intend to repay it. What should you check before investing, and which warning signs should never be ignored? Go through our checklist with us.

Martin Stančík a Jan Šturm · 6 October 2026

Interview

Rising Uncertainty Means It’s Time for Billionaires to Think About a Plan B

“Today, billionaires should not concentrate their family wealth in a single country,” says Jaroslav Havel, founder of the law firm HAVEL & PARTNERS, whose ONE FAMILY OFFICE manages the wealth of many Czech billionaires. The times call for diversifying assets in more than one direction, not only across sectors.

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

Architects of family wealth. Calm, stability and confidence

Family office and private client services were once reserved only for the wealthiest global dynasties such as the Rockefellers or Rothschilds. Today, thanks to HAVEL & PARTNERS and ONE FAMILY OFFICE, these services are available to successful entrepreneurs and families in the Czech Republic and Slovakia as well.

Billionaire-Level Family Office

The elite attorney Jaroslav Havel has been building the largest family office in Central Europe, a unique club for business families. He helps them access the world’s most exciting investment opportunities, and work together to protect their assets, ensure a high-quality life, and educate the next generation.

Interview

Architects of Family Wealth

Protecting and Growing Assets

In family office, we focus on protecting assets and diversifying investments abroad, said Jaroslav Havel, founder and managing partner of the law firm HAVEL & PARTNERS and the Czech-Slovak family office with an international reach, ONE FAMILY OFFICE.

Play it safe: Endowment funds and trusts as a tool for the generation of leaders

How can one safeguard against fragmentation of their assets due to family disputes or failed marriages? How can accumulated wealth be passed on to future generations? Or how can one secure a lifetime annuity? The most effective solution is an endowment fund.

David Neveselý, Miroslav Vozáb a Štěpán Štarha · 13 January 2025

Building Your Dream Home. A Step-by-Step Guide to the Building Permit Procedure

In July 2024, the Czech Republic implemented a new Building Act, heralded as a revolution that would streamline the permitting process and reduce bureaucratic red tape. However, the transition to this new system has been anything but smooth, plagued by significant complications. So what is the current state of applying for a building permit? We will explore this using the example of a family house.

František Korbel, Jiří Buryan a Filip Miler · 13 January 2025

Child custody battles

Where do parental rights end and the child’s interests begin?

When family relationships come under strain, a child can often become the focal point of disputes. When might the child end up in the custody of someone other than their parents? And in such cases, is the child’s opinion decisive? There can often be a fine line between the child’s wishes and their actual best interests.

Veronika Bočanová a Marta Fantová Argalášová · 13 January 2025

To inherit? No, thanks

When to consider alienating inheritance

Disputes within the family, protracted probate proceedings with an uncertain end or an unfavourable share of the real estate – these are situations you will commonly encounter when inheriting. Their solution can be quite simple – it’s called alienation of inheritance. It comes in handy when you don’t wish to inherit, but you don’t want to walk away empty-handed either. How to transfer the heir’s share?

Jiří Kunášek a Marta Fantová Argalášová · 12 January 2025

Interview

The billion family. We aspire to invest just like the richest Czechs, says Jaroslav Havel

Jaroslav Havel, the leader of the largest Czech law firm, announced his entry into the family office industry by launching ONE FAMILY OFFICE together with three partners earlier this year. ONE FAMILY OFFICE's top management and advisory body include experts connected to Wall Street and Silicon Valley.