I specialize in in energy law, and mergers and acquisitions. Over the years of legal practice I have gained extensive experience in M&A transactions, acting as counsel to sellers and purchasers alike. Robert has been instrumental in a large number of the most sizable transactions completed in the Czech Republic. In energy law, I have wide-ranging experience relating to both conventional and renewable energy resources, including the construction and designing of energy generation facilities, and representing clients before Czech courts and public administration authorities, and international arbitration tribunals. I have also published a large number of articles in Czech as well as international law journals and publications with a particular focus on energy law.
robert.porubsky@havelpartners.czArticles by the author
Autumn Energy Flash
The Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) has issued the long-awaited Decree No. 302/2025 Sb., which, effective from 1 October 2025, fundamentally changes the conditions for connecting to the electricity system. The amendment builds on the legislative packages Lex RES III and Lex Gas. Its goal is to releas
Acceleration zones: Speeding up the permitting process for energy projects
A new Czech law, Act No. 249/2025 Coll., on the Acceleration of the Use of Renewable Energy Sources, introduces the concept of so-called ‘acceleration zones’ into national legislation.
Biomethane support scheme to be renewed from 1 January 2026
The Czech biomethane market is about to change significantly from January 2026. The current system of “green” grants, which have been set on an administrative basis but failed to be widely used in practice, is to be replaced by an auction system. The auction system will be based on an “auction bonus
Lex Gas: amendment beyond the gas industry
The Lex Gas Amendment marks a pivotal step in modernising the Czech energy sector and addresses current challenges related to the decline in coal-based electricity generation. It strengthens the powers of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ) and aims to enhance Czech energy independence. Signed by the
Lex RES III Introduces New Obligations and Changes for Electricity and Gas Traders
In our latest post of the series on new energy requirements introduced by Lex RES III, we focus on a range of changes and new obligations for electricity and gas traders. These measures respond to the collapse of several electricity and gas (“commodity”) traders at the end of 2021 and the beginning
Lex RES III affects operating aid for solar power (PV) plants from the 2009-2010 solar boom era
The recent amendment to the Act on Supported Energy Sources, known as Lex RES III, will significantly affect many solar power (PV) plant operators and the operating aid they receive for producing electricity from renewable energy sources (RES).
Lex RES III: Innovations in Electricity Sharing in the Czech Republic (Part 1)
The Energy Act has been modernised once again with the Lex RES III amendment, introducing new rules for electricity storage, consumption, and production management. This amendment brings new opportunities for innovative energy services and new energy projects, aiming to increase efficiency in elect