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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1.4.2025
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We Succeeded in Another International Ranking
Just a week after the results of the Chambers Europe ranking were announced, we’re thrilled to share more great news – the renowned Legal 500 has published its annual overview of the leading law firms in the EMEA region, and we have once again confirmed our strong market position.
26.3.2025
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We Confirmed Our Strong Standing in the Chambers Europe Rankings
We are pleased to announce that we have confirmed last year’s strongest-ever results in the Chambers Europe rankings, published by Chambers & Partners. In the 2025 edition, KŠB once again received excellent rankings in 11 categories. In addition, 13 of our colleagues received individual recognition—our best result in the firm’s history. This year’s recognition is crowned by a nomination for the prestigious Chambers Europe Awards 2025 for the best law firm in the Czech Republic.
5.3.2025
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First Commentary on the Bonds Act Published
C.H. Beck has released the first-ever commentary on the Bonds Act, authored primarily by KŠB’s Jan Lasák, Jan Dědič, and Josef Kříž. Spanning over 700 pages, this comprehensive publication provides an in-depth interpretation of the Act’s individual provisions, drawing on the authors’ extensive expertise in corporate finance
