We are delighted to announce the launch of IEL’s Guide to Pay Transparency edited by Freshfields and our contribution for Czech jurisdiction, prepared by Arthur Braun and Lucie Kalašová.
Cybersecurity act heads to the senate
On 25 April 2025, the Chamber of Deputies approved in its third reading the government’s draft law on cyber security, the preparation of which we have previously informed you about. The bill is now heading to the Senate for consideration.
Grant support for PV and Storage
The State Environmental Fund published a new call for grants, through which Czech applicants can access funds from the European Modernisation Fund. There are four new calls in total.
Public consultation on the new clean industrial state aid framework
The European Commission published a draft of the new Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (“CISAF”).
bpv LEGAL Academy in Bratislava
Last week we had our bpv LEGAL Academy M&A training in its 18th year, as always in beautiful Bratislava.
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS has been honoured by CEE Legal Matters with the 2024 Deal of the Year award for Slovakia.
Award “Deal of the year 2024” in Slovakia
Cynthia Sturmfels strengthens German law team at bpv BRAUN PARTNERS Prague with now five lawyers
We are pleased to announce that Cynthia has joined the firm as a Senior Associate, further strengthening the German desk and its international law and antitrust law practice.
The so called Flexinovela of the Czech labour code
What changes in labor law will Flexinovela bring if approved? Read how it will increase the flexibility of employment relationships, both on the part of employers and employees.
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS once again proves its quality in the Chambers Europe 2025 rankings
Once again we are ranked in Chambers 2025, a prestigious legal directory that evaluates law firms and lawyers around the world.
State support for investment in production for a zero-emission economy
The Czech state aid programme for investments in strategic production sectors in the amount of EUR 960 million (CZK 24 billion) has been just approved. It aims to facilitate the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
“LEX GAS” passed the second reading in the Chamber of deputies
The amendment will mainly involve changes to the Energy Act and the so-called Line Act. However, in view of the two dozen amendments that have been raised, it may also affect other regulations.
Lex RES III passed with individual self-assessment of adequacy
The legislative process of adopting the amendment to the Energy Act, which is commonly known as “Lex RES III”. One of the main objectives of the amendment in question is to respond to current European trends in the energy sector, which include, for example, the introduction of legislation related to energy storage, flexibility aggregation, energy sharing and further increase in support for renewable energy production.
