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Lenka Krutakova is the Head of the CMS Competition Practice and a key member of the public procurement team in the Czech Republic. She specialises in advising contracting authorities, suppliers and banks on the Czech Public Procurement Act and PPP projects, and deals with various competition law issues. Lenka has substantial expertise in infrastructure and broader projects in various sectors across CEE. Lenka also advises Czech and international companies on sector-specific regulatory issues with a particular focus on highly regulated industries such as in the life sciences & healthcare sectors.
In the field of competition and compliance, Lenka represents numerous multinational clients before the competition authority in merger control and abuse of a dominant position proceedings. In addition, she advises on distribution and cooperation agreements, leniency, and provides dawn raid support. Lenka regularly delivers staff training and tailor-made lectures on public procurement, competition and other regulatory topics.
Lenka has garnered notable recognition in the legal sphere, being listed among the TOP 100 Women in Czech Legal Business 2024 for her expertise in Competition & Public Procurement. Additionally, her contributions to the field of Projects and PPP have earned her acknowledgment as a rising star by Legal 500 2024. Furthermore, Lenka's influence extends to academia, as she serves as a co-author of the commentary to the Czech Public Procurement Act (2024) and lectures on public procurement law at the Faculty of Law, Charles University.
