Václav Rovenský

Partner

Václav Rovenský is a partner of KŠB. Since 1996, he has been working as a lawyer focusing mainly on energy law, environmental law, mining law, real estate, construction and public procurement. In addition, he has been the head of the KŠB labor law department for several years.

Contact

vrovensky@ksb.cz

Office

Prague

Languages

English

Specialization

Energy and mining law

Real Estate and Construction

Employment law

ESG - Environmental and Social Responsibility

Václav Rovenský is known for his financing advice and for his work with international investors.

LEGAL 500 2022

Václav Rovenský undertakes regulatory and compliance work for clients in industries including thermal energy and infrastructure developments. He is also well placed to advise clients on administrative proceedings. "He is an authority in this field so we trust his experience and knowledge very much. He has advised us well on what is important and assisted us not just in a legal capacity but also in negotiations."

Chambers Europe 2024

Profile

References

Advising a number of prestigious architectural studios, such as Bjarke Ingels Group, in the preparation and negotiating the architectural study contract, project documentation and other activities related to the Vltava Philharmonic project, William Matthews Associates, which won the international competition to design the building of the new headquarters of the Railway Administration in Prague or Benthem Crouwel Architects, winners of the international competition for the design of the new main station in Brno.
Advising ALPIQ on the financing, construction and commissioning of coal and gas-fired power plants (with a total installed capacity of approximately 500 MW).
Advising ArcelorMittal on spinning off its Czech energy division.
Advising a consortium in the process of making a bid for the construction of the D4 highway on Czech law issues (construction law, transport law, financing and public procurement) in the first PPP financing of a highway construction in almost 20 years.
Advising private parties, public companies and international investors on various contractual and regulatory aspects of Czech law, CO2 emission trading and renewable energy sources such as biomass combustion, solar and wind energy.
Advising many clients on construction-law issues.

Acknowledgement

International rating agencies (Chambers&Partners, IFLR1000, Legal500) recommend Václav as an energy law expert for the Czech Republic.

Education

Advocate since 1996.
Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague (1993, JUDr. - 1999, Ph.D. - 2000)

Membership

Czech Bar Association
International Bar Association
International Construction Law Association

Other

Publications

2024 Employment Law Year in Review Vlog Series: Czech Republic
ESG 2023 Guide, Chambers & Partners Global Practice Guides
2023 Employment Law Year in Review Series: Czech Republic
Oil & Gas Laws and Regulations in Czech Republic, CEE Legal Matters Comparative Guide, 2022
Contributions to the international publication Gas Regulation from the Getting the Deal Through series published by the London analytical company Law Business Research Ltd.
Contributions to the international publication Electricity Regulation from the Getting the Deal Through series published by the London analytical company Law Business Research Ltd.

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