Who are we?

Before founding Kruták & Partners, Tomáš was a partner at Czech and international law firms, where he participated in the implementation of key infrastructure projects, such as the award of a contract for the acquisition of the first electronic toll system in the Czech Republic, the implementation of the first PPP projects or the introduction of paid parking zones in Prague. He has collaborated on the sale and purchase of companies with a total value of tens of billions of crowns, including the privatization of companies such as Czech Telecom and Unipetrol. At present, in addition to transaction consulting, he also deals with projects in the field of modern energy and electromobility, as well as public investments in the field of municipal infrastructure. In public procurement law, he has written several professional publications, most recently a commentary on the new Public Procurement Act.

Tomáš speaks English, German and Russian. He brews homemade beer and is a devoted follower of a punk band.

He can be reached at: tomas.krutak@krutakpartners.cz

Before founding Kruták & Partners, Michaela gained her experience in Czech and international law firms. She specializes mainly in insolvency law, litigation and internal company processes and programs, having represented Czech and foreign banks in Czech insolvency proceedings, including the application of subordinated claims and claims based on the concept of syndicated creditor rights and collateral rights, and cooperated in the provision of judicial and extrajudicial solutions to large-scale commercial and damages disputes. She participates in the management of the firm.

Michaela speaks English. She like forests, meadows, gardens, art and dance.

She can be reached at: michaela.wazikova@krutakpartners.cz

Milan specializes in litigation in which he has represented a branch of a leading Czech bank and several multinational companies. He has experience in IP cases with a focus on franchising and trademarks, as well as real estate and M&A projects, including related due diligence. As a lawyer registered with the Slovak Bar Association, he focuses primarily on the development of relations with Slovak clients and legal services to the firm's clients in Slovakia.

Milan speaks English and likes to fly planes.

Šárka deals with public procurement issues, contract law and litigation. Recently she has been focusing on projects in the field of electricity and the development of electromobility. She completed a study stay in Sweden.

Šárka speaks English. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sports and traveling. She spends a lot of free time with her dog.

She can be reached at: sarka.kryglova@krutakpartners.cz

In her practice Renata focuses mainly on corporate law and providing comprehensive legal advice in labour law. She is equally ready to advise large companies with hundreds of employees or smaller businesses that only need to prepare simple and understandable employment contracts. She is also deeply familiar with corporate bonds. She gained her experience mainly as an in-house lawyer for one of the largest construction companies in the Czech Republic. In addition, she conducts lectures for clients.

Renata speaks English and Russian and believes that people should treat others the way they wish to be treated themselves.

She can be reached at: renata.sindelarova@krutakpartners.cz

Karolína has specialized throughout her career on commercial and contract law with a focus on M&A, venture capital and start-ups. She also deals with intellectual property and employment law. As a student she gained experience in consumer protection and public procurement law. She will be happy to assist you in preparing investment documentation, from term sheets to due diligence reports and investment and shareholders' agreements, as well as corporate changes and review of contracts with business partners and employees, including software suppliers.
Karolína speaks English and understands basic French. She loves cooking and good food, and in her
free time she enjoys sports and reading.
She can be reached at: karolina.rieciciarova@krutakpartners.cz

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Brigita is the criminal specialist of our team who can say with certainty that she knows the other side's point of view. In addition to her legal practice in banking and the media, she was a long-time public prosecutor at the regional public prosecutor's office in Ostrava, where she first dealt with the most serious violent crimes and then with the most serious economic crimes, especially tax, subsidy and other fraud. Given her long and rich criminal law practice, she can anticipate potential dangers and set preventive rules in broad areas of business. At the same time, she has an understanding for various life situations even in dimensions that we do not usually encounter, thanks to which she is able to provide legal and tactical advice as well as provide reassurance.

Brigita's hobby is divorce law and related mediation.

She can be reached at: brigita.bilikova@krutakpartners.cz

Klára has worked in the legal profession since the beginning of her studies, initially as a legal assistant, and later as a junior associate. She gained experience especially in criminal, administrative and construction law, representing clients in disputes before the courts. In our firm, Klára specializes in litigation and criminal law. She is interested in issues related to liability for damage and questions of property rights. She is also pursuing a doctorate degree with a focus on environmental law.

Klára speaks English and German. When not busy with academic work, she enjoys unwinding in the forest on her horse or spending time with friends in the city.

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Kateřina studied law at the University of Karlovy Vary and public administration at the CEVRO Institute. She has been professionally engaged in public procurement since her student years. Since 2013, she has worked at the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, where she specialized in awarding public contracts in the field of logistics in the Armaments and Acquisitions Section. She currently implements public procurement for various contracting authorities and their administration from the beginning to the successful end, i.e. the selection of suppliers. She prepares the tender conditions, then manages the public contract during the tender procedure, communicates with suppliers and assesses tenders.

Kateřina speaks English. Her free time is devoted to food and sports. She also sings in a choir and is attempting to learn Spanish.

She can be reached at: katerina.benedova@krutakpartners.cz

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Žaneta is responsible for the marketing activities of the office and HR. She organizes client and internal events, trains new employees and takes care of existing ones. She likes to generate her own tasks.

Žaneta speaks English. She is an idealist at heart and a pragmatist everywhere else. She was named after a film character.

She can be reached at: zaneta.horska@krutakpartners.cz

Martina takes care of our clients and the day-to-day running of the office. She is mainly responsible for administrative support and data box management. She also assists the attorneys and takes care of the staff.

Martina speaks English. She enjoys spending her free time actively, exploring beautiful places, taking pictures and enjoying time with her family and friends.

She can be reached at: martina.gasparova@krutakpartners.cz

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