Kocián Šolc Balaštík represents Heineken in acquisition of Krušovice Brewery

July, 2007 - Prague 1, Czech Republic

WSG Czech law firm member Kocián Šolc Balaštík provided full legal services to Heineken Group member Brau Union AG in its acquisition of a wholly-owned share in Královský pivovar Krušovice a.s., the biggest recent transaction on the Czech beer market.

Heineken gains 8% market share and becomes number three on the Czech beer market through acquisition of Krušovice, one of the oldest beer brands in the country dating back to 1517.

In the Czech Republic Heineken also owns STAROBRNO, a.s., acquired in 2003 through legal assistance by Kocián Šolc Balaštík.

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