When do you need
a corporate law
attorney?
Corporate law determines how ownership structure is configured, how shareholders' rights are protected, and how a company navigates changes in personnel or ownership. An error in the founding documentation typically only becomes apparent during the first dispute or during the sale of the company, at which point correcting it is either costly or no longer possible. A sound setup from the outset safeguards both the company's value and the decision-making authority of its management.
Typical situations we handle
Formation and Restructuring
Formation and Restructuring
New LLC, JSC, SICAV, holding structure, spin-off, merger
Shareholder Agreements (SHA)
Shareholder Agreements (SHA)
Protection of co-owners, exit scenarios, inheritance, minority protection
M&A transactions
M&A transactions
Acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, carve-outs
Relations between partners
Relations between partners
Disputes over decision-making, asset stripping, and expulsion of a shareholder
Corporate governance
Corporate governance
Articles of association, rules of procedure, executive compensation, conflict of interest rules
Liability of Statutory Bodies
Liability of Statutory Bodies
damages, insolvency liability, D&O insurance
Who our services
are for
Founders and Business Owners
Establishing rights and obligations, inheritance, and gradual succession
Founders and Business Owners
Establishing rights and obligations, inheritance, and gradual succession
Companies and Corporate Officers
Daily legal support and complex decisions with long-term impact
Companies and Corporate Officers
Daily legal support and complex decisions with long-term impact
Investors
Legal services for private equity, venture funds, and family offices: from acquisitions and portfolio monitoring to exit execution
Investors
Legal services for private equity, venture funds, and family offices: from acquisitions and portfolio monitoring to exit execution
Startups and High-Growth Companies
Investment rounds, ESOP, SHA, convertible instruments, and the drafting and structuring of employment law documentation
Startups and High-Growth Companies
Investment rounds, ESOP, SHA, convertible instruments, and the drafting and structuring of employment law documentation
Minority Shareholders and Partners
Protection in conflicts with the majority shareholder
Minority Shareholders and Partners
Protection in conflicts with the majority shareholder
Cross-border groups
Coordination of Czech law with international structure
Cross-border groups
Coordination of Czech law with international structure
What we will do for you
In cooperation with notary offices, we establish business corporations, investment funds, and other legal entities, and draft articles of association and partnership agreements. We manage corporate registry filings, increases and reductions of registered capital, mergers, acquisitions, and liquidations.
In cooperation with notary offices, we establish business corporations, investment funds, and other legal entities, and draft articles of association and partnership agreements. We manage corporate registry filings, increases and reductions of registered capital, mergers, acquisitions, and liquidations.
We will establish decision-making governance (rules of procedure, delegation of authority matrices), executive compensation policies, conflict of interest management systems, and compliance processes. We will prepare policies that meet both regulatory and investor requirements.
We will establish decision-making governance (rules of procedure, delegation of authority matrices), executive compensation policies, conflict of interest management systems, and compliance processes. We will prepare policies that meet both regulatory and investor requirements.
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
We will map the structure, the client's objectives, and key risks.
3
Documentation and Negotiation
We will draft and negotiate the contractual package with the counterparty.
5
Post-transaction care
Ongoing support in the areas of governance, reporting, and dispute prevention.
2
Legal Analysis
and Proposed Structure
We will prepare alternative solutions, including their tax and regulatory implications.
4
Execution of the transaction
We will handle the signing, closing, and registration in the public registry.
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
First, we will listen to your situation, the basic timeline of the case, and the steps taken so far. We will then evaluate your situation, explain the available options, and outline the primary risks we perceive at this moment.
2
Analysis and gap assessment
We will assess your current position relative to regulatory requirements.
3
Strategy and Planning
We will propose a procedure, a timeline, and a cost estimate.
4
Implementation and Representation
We will prepare the documentation and represent you in negotiations with the Czech National Bank or the counterparty.
5
Ongoing Support
We remain at your disposal for follow-up questions, regulatory changes, and further reviews.
Examples of Our Work
Acquisition of a major financial institution on the Czech market
Legal advisory regarding the acquisition of a major player on the Czech financial market by a foreign investor. We comprehensively covered all legal aspects of the transaction, as well as the approval process with the Czech National Bank.
The transaction has been successfully approved by the Czech National Bank and executed.
Preparation of a SHA for a major e-commerce player
Our team prepared the complete setup of the SHA and other documents for the seamless management of a joint-stock company holding a significant share in the Czech e-commerce sector.
We have secured a stable legal framework for the corporate governance of the company.
Successful resolution of a dispute valued in the tens of millions of Czech korunas
Representation of a shareholder in a series of vexatious lawsuits valued in the tens of millions of Czech korunas. After several years of pressure, we successfully persuaded the opposing party to reach an out-of-court settlement.
The dispute was resolved by entering into a settlement that fully reflected the client's interests.
Acquisition of a major financial institution on the Czech market
Legal advisory regarding the acquisition of a major player on the Czech financial market by a foreign investor. We comprehensively covered all legal aspects of the transaction, as well as the approval process with the Czech National Bank.
The transaction has been successfully approved by the Czech National Bank and executed.
Preparation of a SHA for a major e-commerce player
Our team prepared the complete setup of the SHA and other documents for the seamless management of a joint-stock company holding a significant share in the Czech e-commerce sector.
We have secured a stable legal framework for the corporate governance of the company.
Successful resolution of a dispute valued in the tens of millions of Czech korunas
Representation of a shareholder in a series of vexatious lawsuits valued in the tens of millions of Czech korunas. After several years of pressure, we successfully persuaded the opposing party to reach an out-of-court settlement.
The dispute was resolved by entering into a settlement that fully reflected the client's interests.
Pavel Martinik, JD, PhD
Managing Partner
He specializes in financial, criminal, and commercial law. He serves as a core faculty member at the Department of Financial Law and Financial Science of the Faculty of Law, Charles University, and collaborates with the Subcommittee on Digital Economy of the Chamber of Deputies. Throughout his career, he has been a key member of projects involving both domestic and multinational banks and investment groups.
Pavel Martinik, JD, PhD
Managing Partner
He specializes in financial, criminal, and commercial law. He serves as a core faculty member at the Department of Financial Law and Financial Science of the Faculty of Law, Charles University, and collaborates with the Subcommittee on Digital Economy of the Chamber of Deputies. Throughout his career, he has been a key member of projects involving both domestic and multinational banks and investment groups.
Jana Rihova, Mgr.
Attorney at Law
She focuses on the banking sector, fintech, and corporate governance. Her practice includes licensing proceedings before the Czech National Bank and the implementation of European regulations into the structures of Czech companies. Prior to joining the firm, she served as the head of the legal department at Twisto payments.
Jana Rihova, Mgr.
Attorney at Law
She focuses on the banking sector, fintech, and corporate governance. Her practice includes licensing proceedings before the Czech National Bank and the implementation of European regulations into the structures of Czech companies. Prior to joining the firm, she served as the head of the legal department at Twisto payments.
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We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
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Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
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We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
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Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
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When do you require a corporate law attorney?
Corporate law dictates how ownership structure is configured, how shareholder rights are protected, and how a company survives personnel or ownership changes. A flaw in the constitutional documents typically manifests only during the first dispute or the sale of the business, at which point its rectification is either costly or no longer possible. A proper setup from the outset protects the value of the company and the decision-making authority of its management.
When do you require a corporate law attorney?
Corporate law dictates how ownership structure is configured, how shareholder rights are protected, and how a company survives personnel or ownership changes. A flaw in the constitutional documents typically manifests only during the first dispute or the sale of the business, at which point its rectification is either costly or no longer possible. A proper setup from the outset protects the value of the company and the decision-making authority of its management.
When do you require a corporate law attorney?
Corporate law dictates how ownership structure is configured, how shareholder rights are protected, and how a company survives personnel or ownership changes. A flaw in the constitutional documents typically manifests only during the first dispute or the sale of the business, at which point its rectification is either costly or no longer possible. A proper setup from the outset protects the value of the company and the decision-making authority of its management.