Pavla Ševčíková

Legal Services and Advisory

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Expert legal support in M&A transactions, deal negotiations, and fund formation tailored to investors and businesses.
Trusted advisor for startups and portfolio companies, guiding on formation, compliance, and fundraising.
Strategic counsel on growth, governance, and exit strategies to secure the best outcomes for clients.

Technology and IP Sector

Expert legal support for technology companies, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
Specialized in software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, and technology transfer agreements.
Trusted advisor for IP due diligence in investments, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Corporate Law and Business Structuring Expertise

Comprehensive legal guidance across the entire business lifecycle — from formation and governance to restructuring and liquidation.
Expertise in corporate governance, compliance, financing, and strategic transactions to support sustainable growth.
Tailored advice on equity compensation, ESOPs, and shareholder matters, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Data Protection

Expert legal support in data protection compliance, helping businesses meet regulatory requirements with confidence.
Specialized in drafting and reviewing privacy policies and data processing agreements.
Ensuring practical, effective policies that safeguard data and reduce legal risk.

About

I am an experienced attorney-at-law with over 20 years of practice, specializing in private equity transactions, intellectual property & IT law, corporate governance, and commercial contract negotiations.


Building on my foundation at leading international law firms in Prague, Czech Republic, I later served as Legal Manager at PPF Group, one of the largest investment groups in Central and Eastern Europe. In this role, I led cross-border M&A, joint ventures, investment transactions, and regulatory compliance across Europe, the USA, and Asia. I also managed the IT/IP legal agenda and negotiated high-value technology contracts.


Currently, I serve as an independent legal counsel to private equity firms and fintech companies. I advise on investment structuring, support equity and financing deals and exits, and handle commercial contract negotiations.

Capabilities

I specialize in providing comprehensive legal support to private equity firms, investors, and businesses navigating the complexities of private equity transactions. My work includes advising on regulatory frameworks, investment strategies, and the structuring and execution of private equity deals. I work closely with private equity funds, portfolio companies, investors, and startups, often in collaboration with cross-border teams and international counterparties. I focus on clear, practical drafting and negotiation with a fast turnaround.

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Mergers and Acquisitions: My major field of expertise is M&A transactions, guiding clients from initial assessments to closing deals and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, including buyouts, growth capital investments, and minority investments, from due diligence to closing.

Deal Negotiations: I’m skilled in negotiating terms and conditions for various funding structures, including equity investments, convertible notes, and SAFE agreements, with a focus on securing favourable outcomes for my clients.

Fund Formation: Assisting venture capital firms in the formation of funds, addressing regulatory compliance, governance structures, and investor relations.

Startup Counselling: Advising early-stage companies on legal matters, including formation, IP protection, and fundraising strategies.

Exit Strategies: Advising on exit strategies for private equity investments, including IPOs, sales, and secondary offerings, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients.

Technology and IP Sector

I support technology companies by addressing their legal challenges with regulatory compliance, licensing, and financial services regulations, ensuring adherence to local and international frameworks.

I advise on IP due diligence in investments, acquisitions, and joint ventures, ensuring assets are properly protected and leveraged.

I draft and negotiate agreements related to software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, and technology transfers.

Corporate Law and Business Structuring Expertise

Business Formation & Structuring: I Advise on the legal form of entity, jurisdiction considerations, and governance structures to align with business objectives.

Corporate Governance & Compliance: Assisting with board matters, shareholder agreements, bylaws, and regulatory filings 

Liquidation & Dissolution: Guiding businesses through voluntary dissolutions, handling asset distribution, creditor settlements, and regulatory compliance.

Corporate Actions & Transactions: Advising on capital raises, equity and debt financing, stock issuances, and other corporate actions critical to business growth.

ESOP: I advise on structuring, negotiation, and implementation of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and other equity compensation structures.

Data Protection

I advise clients on compliance with data protection regulations, ensuring they implement effective policies and practices. I assist in drafting and reviewing their privacy policies and data processing agreements.