13.1.2025
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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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8.7.2025
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Advising J&T on the preparation of another bond programme – the Europacity Berlin project.
KŠB provided legal advice to its long-standing client, the J&T group, in connection with the preparation of another bond programme, this time related to the Europacity Berlin project. Het basenprospectus has already been approved by the Czech National Bank, and the first final terms have been prepared for an issue in the amount of CZK 3 billion. The advisory team at KŠB included Josef Kříž, under the partner supervision of Martin Krejčí. Vlastimil Pihera.
7.7.2025
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A Distinguished June Visit to KŠB: Gisela Bergmann, Princess of Liechtenstein
Before the start of the summer holidays, we had the honour of welcoming an exceptional guest to our Prague office – Gisela Bergmann, Princess of Liechtenstein, CEO and managing director of Industrie- und Finanzkontor Ets., a leading Liechtenstein-based trust company with a long tradition and extensive experience in protecting family wealth and values.
20.6.2025
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KŠB advised the seller on the sale of mcePharma to the Brenntag Group
The KŠB team, consisting of Vlastimil Pihera, Jakub Porod, and Dominika Bazalová, provided legal advice to the seller, Mr. Ivan Mikeš, in connection with the sale of 100% of the shares in mcePharma to the international Brenntag Group, a global leader in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients.