14.6.2007
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KŠB represents Heineken in acquisition of Krušovice Brewery

Law firm Kocián Šolc Balaštík provided full legal services to Heineken Group member Brau Union AG in its acquisition of a wholly-owned share in Královský pivovar Krušovice a.s., the biggest recent transaction on the Czech beer market.

Heineken gains 8% market share and became number three on the Czech beer marketthrough acquisition of Krušovice, one of the oldest beer brands in the countrydating back to 1517.

In the Czech Republic Heineken also owns STAROBRNO, a.s., acquired in 2003through legal assistance by Kocián Šolc Balaštík.

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KŠB advises Olpran in Bikero insolvency proceedings

Kocián Šolc Balaštík has advised bicycle manufacturer Olpran, a notable player in the Czech cycling market, in the insolvency proceedings of Bikero.

Kocián Šolc Balaštík has advised bicycle manufacturer Olpran, a notable player in the Czech cycling market, in the insolvency proceedings of Bikero.

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European Commission Proposes Transforming EUSPA into European Union Space Services Agency

On April 7, 2026, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation establishing the European Union Space Services Agency (EUSSA), amending Regulation (EU) 2021/696. The proposal [COM(2026) 152 final] significantly expands the mandate of the existing EUSPA, headquartered in Prague, and nearly doubles its budget.

On April 7, 2026, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation establishing the European Union Space Services Agency (EUSSA), amending Regulation (EU) 2021/696. The proposal [COM(2026) 152 final] significantly expands the mandate of the existing EUSPA, headquartered in Prague, and nearly doubles its budget.

17.4.2026
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Jiří Horník at Dronecon 2026

At this year’s Dronecon expert forum, KŠB partner Jiří Horník took part in two panel discussions.

At this year’s Dronecon expert forum, KŠB partner Jiří Horník took part in two panel discussions.