Lucie Smrkovska Becomes Group Director Legal Leasing at CTP

Former Rowan Legal Of Counsel Lucie Smrkovska has joined CTP as its new Group Director of Legal Leasing in the Czech Republic.

Before the move, Smrkovska spent six months with Rowan Legal. Earlier, she spent 12 and a half years with CMS, between 2011 and 2024. Earlier still, she worked for over two years with Kinstellar, between 2009 and 2011. She started her career with Clifford Chance, in 2008.

“I am very excited to join CTP as Group Legal Director responsible for the leases across the region,” said Smrkovska. “I already enjoy the great cooperation with my colleagues across CTP countries, where I can utilize my long-term experience with leases and that simultaneously brings me many new experiences and knowledge, for which I am grateful. I am looking forward to further cooperation and great projects ahead!”

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