Supporting your business in the Czech Republic

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1 Supporting your business in the Czech Republic

2 A leading law firm in the Czech Republic Fact and Figures Partners 8 Lawyers >35 Staff >70 In the Czech Republic since 1991 Combination of international and Czech experts Awards CEE Law Firm of the Year, Chambers Europe Awards for Excellence 2012 Law Firm of the Year in the Czech Republic, IFLR 2012 Best Firm for Women in Business Law in the Czech Republic, Europe Women in Business Law Awards 2012 Band 1 in Corporate / M&A, Czech Republic, Chambers Global 2012 Band 1 in Projects & Energy, Czech Republic, Chambers Europe 2012 Band 1 in Real Estate, Czech Republic, Chambers Europe 2012 Band 1 in Banking, finance and capital markets, Czech Republic, Legal 500 EMEA 2012 Band 1 in Real estate and construction, Czech Republic, Legal 500 EMEA 2012

3 Our people Helen Rodwell Managing Partner, Prague, Head of CEE Corporate T E helen.rodwell@cms-cmck.com Ian Parker Corporate T E ian.parker@cms-cmck.com Iveta Plachá Senior Partner, Real Estate & Construction T E iveta.placha@cms-cmck.com Pavla Křečková Prague Head of Banking & Finance T E pavla.kreckova@cms-cmck.com Paul Stallebrass Head of CEE Banking & Finance T E paul.stallebrass@cms-cmck.com Mark Segall CEE Banking & Finance T E mark.segall@cms-cmck.com Ana Radnev CEE Banking & Finance T E ana.radnev@cms-cmck.com Tomáš Matějovský Prague Head of Commercial, Regulatory & Disputes T E tomas.matejovsky@cms-cmck.com Our services include Banking and finance Commercial contracts Competition and state aid Corporate and M&A Employment and pensions Energy and PPP projects Insurance and reinsurance Intellectual property Lifesciences Litigation and dispute resolution Media and entertainment Private equity Privatisation Public procurement Real estate and construction Technology and telecommunications 3

4 Our experience Real Estate & Construction Joint-venture between Panattoni and a fund managed by Standard Life Investment Advised on the disposal of D5 Logistics Park, a 62,000 sqm logistics and industrial space, to a Greek private equity fund. Somerston Group Advised on the sale of Olympia Shopping Centre, the largest regional shopping centre in the Czech Republic. UBM Advised on the sale of a 4,200 sqm office building in Andel City complex to Invesco, an international property management company. Funds managed by Pramerica Real Estate Investors Various property acquisitions, including acquisition of an office and retail complex A7 Arena Holešovice from ING Real Estate Development. A fund managed by Aerium Group Advised on the 181 million refinancing of a shopping centre portfolio managed by Aerium Group, comprising 13 properties across the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. Prague Military Hospital Supported a syndicate of banks during the tender process in connection with potential financing of the Prague Military Hospital PPP project. Energy & Utilities Advent International Advised on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in TES Vsetin and MezServis (TES). Mid Europa Partners Advised on the acquisition of shares in ENERGY 21, an operator of solar power plants, from founding shareholders. AES Advised in respect of the sale of its power plant in the Czech Republic. Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic Advised on the Major arbitration relating to 44,000 apartments in North East of the Czech Republic owned by the leading mining company. CEMEX Advised on the acquisition of three mining sites from Eurovia. EnerCap Capital Funds Advised on the acquisition of three photovoltaic sites in Mimoň and Klatovy from the Austrian company GREEN SOURCE. Financial Institutions AnaCap Financial Partners Advised on the acquisition of Banco Popolare Česká republika, a.s. the Czech subsidiary of Italian Banco Popolare. MetLife, Inc Advised on the acquisitions of Aviva Czech Life, Aviva Hungary Life, Aviva Romania Life and Aviva Romania Pensions from Aviva. MARSH Advised on the acquisition of 15% of the shares of INSIA, the biggest insurance broker in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Aareal Bank Advised on the financing of various projects in the Czech Republic. UniCredit Bank (Vienna) Advised on the financing of various projects in the Czech Republic. Technology, Media & Telecommunications Mid Europa Partners Advised on the acquisition of České Radiokomunikace a.s. as well as subsequent advice related to sale of České Radiokomunikace to a consortium of funds managed by Macquarie. Honeywell Advised on the sale of Honeywell s.r.o. s sensor business as well as on the sale of Honeywell Control s shares to Sensata Technologies in the Czech Republic. Electronic Arts Advised on the IP, IT, data protection and employment issues in the Czech Republic. MIH Allegro B.V Advised on the cross-border share acquisition of 70% of an online shopping club in CEE. 4 Supporting your business in the Czech Republic

5 Consumer Products Lifesciences Advent International Advised on the 188 million acquisition of Provimi Pet Food (PPF), the third largest producer of private label wet and dry pet food in Europe, including the Czech subsidiary. Lonza Group Ltd and its Czech subsidiary Lonza Biotec s.r.o. Advised in relation to the secondary listing by introduction of the ordinary shares of Lonza Group Ltd on the Main Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange. A major Czech food manufacturer Advised on the Initial Public Offering of shares and listing on the WSE (the project aborted due to market conditions). BC Partners Advised on the acquisition of Synlab and Futurelab, companies operating medical laboratories in Germany and in the Czech Republic. EASTERN SUGAR ČESKA REPUBLIKA Advised on the number of claims against the Czech state before various European courts in relation to violation of EU rules in connection with the sugar quota rules and allocation. A major biotechnology company Advised on the launch of a new medicament on the market as well as on the relations with doctors, advertising issues and data protection matters. Wrigley Advised on complex restructuring as welll as on the Czech elements of the merger process resulting from merger of Wrigley and Mars group companies in the USA. A major CEE private equity fund Advised on regulatory aspects of its potential acquisition of a medium size Czech pharmaceutical company. A French biopharmaceutical company Advised on its entry to the Czech market, including advice on specific regulatory matters. The most important quality the lawyers have is their ability to be pragmatic and put aside their ego. They completely get on board to achieve the end goals for the client. They offer the best advice for any situation. Chambers Europe

6 This fi rm has profound expertise in banking and fi nancial law and brings the corporate culture and expertise of the international law fi rm, while maintaining reliable contact with the client on the ground. Chambers Global 2012 This fi rm has a well-rounded CEE banking practice. I would recommend this fi rm for its understanding of fi nancial institutions. Chambers Global 2012 CMS enjoys a tremendous market reputation for its leading energy, projects and construction practice. Chambers Europe 2012 The Czech offi ce enjoys a particularly strong reputation for the breadth of its expertise, ranging from construction mandates to real estate fi nance and asset management. Chambers Europe 2011 There is no doubting CMS Cameron McKenna s regional credentials when it comes to corporate and M&A work. The fi rm has an extensive network in place across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. IFLR Supporting your business in the Czech Republic

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8 CMS Cameron McKenna s free online information service Receive expert commentary and analysis on key legal issues affecting your business. Register for free alerts and access the full Law-Now archive at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP Mitre House 160 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4DD T +44 (0) F +44 (0) The information held in this publication is for general purposes and guidance only and does not purport to constitute legal or professional advice. CMS Cameron McKenna LLP 2012 CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registration number OC and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales with SRA number It is able to provide international legal services to clients utilising, where appropriate, the services of its associated international offices. The associated international offices of CMS Cameron McKenna LLP are separate and distinct from it. We use the word partner to refer to a member, or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications. Further information about the firm can be found at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a member of CMS, the organisation of 10 European law firms providing businesses with legal and tax services in 29 jurisdictions, with 52 offices in Western and Central Europe and beyond. CMS aims to be recognised as the best European provider of legal and tax services. Clients say that what makes CMS special is a combination of three things: strong, trusted client relationships, high quality advice and industry specialisation. CMS combines deep local expertise and the most extensive presence in Europe with cross-border consistency and coordination. Registered address: Mitre House, 160 Aldersgate Street, London EC1A 4DD