bpv BRAUN PARTNERS announces personnel changes in the positions of Counsel and Managing Associate
We are honored to announce that we have promoted our six attorneys as of January 1, 2026.
Changes in criminal law in 2026 Part Two: Criminal Procedure Code and Related Regulations
On January 1, 2026, a significant amendment to criminal law regulations will take effect, introducing changes primarily to the Criminal Code, as well as the Code of Criminal Procedure and related statutes, such as the Act on Corporate Criminal Liability and the Juvenile Justice Act.
Changes in criminal law in 2026 Part One – Amendments to the Criminal Code
Bringing you overview highlighting labor law updates, specifically focusing on the Employment Act amendment and new minimum wage standards.
Support for Agrophotovoltaic
The Ministry of the Environment, through the State Environmental Fund of the Czech Republic, has announced the ModF – RES+ 6/2025 call to support the construction of agrivoltaic power plants on agricultural land, including battery energy storage.
Current changes in labour law
What you shouldn’t miss in the field of labor law starting January 2026.
Clarification of certain issues related to the trader’s security index
Electricity and gas traders who supply electricity or gas to consumers and self-employed individuals under fixed-price electricity or gas supply contracts are required to determine the value of the trader’s security index
Fundamental changes in energy management effective from 1 January 2026
From January 2026, Act on energy management will significantly change the approach to energy management for businesses. From now on, energy consumption will be the only decisive factor in determining energy management obligations.
ICLG: Cartels and Leniency 2026
The International Comparative Legal Guide – Cartels & Leniency 2026 has now been published.
Awarded by MLI for 2025
Delighted to share that bpv BRAUN PARTNERS has been selected as the winner of the prestigious MLI Award for Law Firm of the Year!
LEX OZE III will also affect the requirements for billing electricity and gas supplies
From 1 January 2026, amendments resulting from the amendment to the Energy Act (known as LEX OZE III) will come into effect, affecting the structure and content of electricity and gas billing statements.
Recommended by IFLR 1000
IFLR1000 has ranked us again among the best law firms in the areas of Banking and finance, Project development, and M&A.
Acquisition of Distribuce Ostrava from ČEZ ESCO for UCED Group
We participated in another significant transaction for the UCED Group with the acquisition of Distribuce Ostrava from ČEZ ESCO.
Due Diligence for Glestein in Slovakia
We contributed to the successful completion of an international acquisition by performing legal due diligence of the Slovak company Gleistein from the perspective of Slovak law.
