13.1.2025
News
Aviation and aerospace

KSB advises aircraft lessors on the restructuring of Czech Airlines and Smartwings

In relation to the end of Czech Airlines’ operations, a unique restructuring and consolidation of Smartwings took place by transferring a significant part of CSA’s enterprise to Smartwings.

KSB’s team consisting of Jiří Horník, Jan Lasák and Ota Mach assisted the leading aircraft lessors leasing aircraft to Czech Airlines to undergo this - in the aviation sector - unique transformation and to make sure that their rights arising from the lease agreements shall remain unaffected. By means of the restructuring and introducing a new aircraft type (A220-300), Smartwings aims to reduce costs, increase its market share, enhance its network, and improve its financial stability.

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12.2.2026
Financial services

KŠB Advises J&T Banka, UniCredit and PPF banka on the Next Phase of EMMA Capital’s Bond Programme

KŠB has continued its legal advisory role in connection with investment group EMMA Capital’s bond programme, which has been generating sustained and strong investor interest.

KŠB has continued its legal advisory role in connection with investment group EMMA Capital’s bond programme, which has been generating sustained and strong investor interest.

11.2.2026
News

KŠB Shortlisted Again for the Chambers Europe Awards 2026

We are pleased to announce that, following our repeated recognition as Law Firm of the Year in the Czech Republic by the international ranking agency Chambers & Partners, Kocián Šolc Balaštík (KŠB) has once again been shortlisted for this prestigious distinction as part of the Chambers Europe Awards 2026.

We are pleased to announce that, following our repeated recognition as Law Firm of the Year in the Czech Republic by the international ranking agency Chambers & Partners, Kocián Šolc Balaštík (KŠB) has once again been shortlisted for this prestigious distinction as part of the Chambers Europe Awards 2026.

5.2.2026
Real estate and construction

KŠB "Scores" Major Infrastructure Win: The New Ball Sports Centre in České Budějovice

KŠB has advised on the execution of a construction contract for the Ball Sports Centre in České Budějovice, a major public infrastructure project set to become a new landmark for sport and community life in the region.

KŠB has advised on the execution of a construction contract for the Ball Sports Centre in České Budějovice, a major public infrastructure project set to become a new landmark for sport and community life in the region.