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.
“Lex gas” – Changes to the so-called “power wasters”
“Lex Plyn” focuses on amending laws related to energy and the construction of strategic infrastructure, with an emphasis on the obligation to use thermal energy generated by devices called “suppressors” of electrical energy.
Self-assessment of the adequacy of public aid for PV plants failed to pass the Senate
Lex OZE III responds to European trends in energy, but proposals to limit the financing of renewable energy sources were rejected. The law has been returned to the House of Representatives.
Public support for electricity and production
As we informed you at the end of last year, the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) has announced a call for bids in the auction for operating support for electricity production from renewable energy sources for modernised power plants using biogas energy with an installed capacity of the power plant after modernisation of 1 MW and above.
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS advised CREDITAS Group on its expansion into the energy market in Poland
We advised CREDITAS Group on successful acquisition of a 100% stake in the Polish energy group DUON, one of the largest private gas distributors in Poland.
Changes in the decommissioning of power plants and in the permitting processes for the construction of gas-fired power plants (LEX GAS)
On 23 December 2024, a paragraphed version of the draft law amending Act No. 458/2000 Coll., on Business and the Exercise of State Administration in the Energy Sectors and Act No. 416/2009 Coll., on Accelerating the Construction of Strategically Important Infrastructure was published.
Announcement of auctions for operational support of electricity production from RES
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced a call for bids in the auction for operating support for the production of electricity from renewable energy sources for modernised power plants using biogas energy with an installed capacity of the power plant after modernisation of 1 MW and above.
LEX OZE III. CURRENTLY
As promised, we are providing you with up-to-date information on the discussion of the amendment to Act No. 458/2000 Coll., on the conditions of business and the exercise of state administration in the energy sectors and on amendments to certain acts, known as LEX RES III.
