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White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář > The Legal 500 Rankings

Czech Republic > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář‘s impressive banking, finance and capital markets practice handles the full spectrum of matters in the sector, including insolvencies and regulatory concerns, recovery programmes, and international syndications. On the capital markets front, the firm covers all areas of domestic and cross-border debt and equity capital markets mandates, including IPO work and the issuance of green and regulatory bonds. Jan Linda heads the banking department and is recognised for his expertise in project and export finance; Jonathan Weinberg leads the CEE English law practice; and Tomáš Jíně leads on matters relating to cross-border leveraged finance. Petr Hudec heads up the capital markets offering and is skilled in advising on both international and domestic matters. Former capital markets co-head Eva Svobodová left the firm in March 2024.

Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář’s comprehensive practice advises on some of the highest-value M&A deals in the Czech Republic and across the broader CEE region. The firm counts major global investors amongst its key clients, as well as corporations from the tech and telecoms industries. The department is jointly led by Jan Andruško, who specialises in joint ventures and disposals, and Petr Pánek, who is dual-qualified in both the Czech Republic and the US. Jan Stejskal is another key contact.

Czech Republic > Projects and energy Tier 1

At White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the energy, infrastructure, project, and asset finance department counts both non-contentious and contentious work within its scope of activity. Engaged by both local and CEE clients, the team is widely recognised for advising the Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic on major infrastructure projects. As well as providing general advice on energy and manufacturing matters, the group also regularly advises on project development and natural resources projects. The practice lies under the leadership of managing partner Vít Stehlík, who has demonstrable experience in gas infrastructure mandates and energy regulation work. Václav Žaloudek is a key practitioner within the team and is involved in the firm’s major project development cases.

Czech Republic > Projects and PPP Tier 1

White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář’s projects and PPP department advises on the development of large-scale infrastructure projects, with experience in numerous areas including renewable energy, oil, and gas. The firm acts on behalf of a range of financial institutions, governments, and other stakeholders, and frequently handles complex project development and PPP mandates across the Czech Republic and the CEE region. Managing partner Vít Stehlík heads the practice and has considerable experience in gas infrastructure development, in addition to public procurement and energy regulation matters. At the associate level, David Wilhelm is a key name, and assists clients with environmental law concerns relating to energy infrastructure.

Czech Republic > Real estate and construction Tier 1

The real estate practice of White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář is skilled at handling real estate transaction work, in addition to all aspects of real estate investment, financing and development. Regularly engaged by major domestic and global real estate corporations, the firm also handles the legal and tax elements of acquisitions, divestments, and portfolio sales. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the group frequently collaborates with its M&A, corporate, and tax departments to advise on fund formation, joint ventures, and asset management. The group is co-led by Petr Pánek, who oversees high-value real estate M&A transactions, and Václav Kubr, who assists clients with the development and construction of large-scale projects. Karel Petržela is a key practitioner within the team and leads various high-profile transactions.

Czech Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 2

White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář’s established dispute resolution practice is noted for its frequent collaboration with the firm's highly-regarded banking and finance, corporate, and white-collar crime teams. Leveraging its international presence, with major offices in London, Frankfurt and Brussels to name a few, the firm is well positioned to handle both international and domestic cases. Ivo Janda heads the department and primarily handles disputes involving insolvency, administrative, and antitrust law.

Czech Republic > EU and competition Tier 2

White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář’s antitrust and competition department’s roster of clients comprises local and global corporations from various industries, including e-commerce, tech, digital markets, and financial services. The firm advises on a broad range of issues such as merger filings, abuse of dominant position, cartel investigations, and state aid matters, often representing clients in front of the Czech and Slovak Antimonopoly Offices. Recently, the firm has represented Google LLC in a multi-billion Czech dollar case brought by Seznam.cz. Renowned antitrust lawyer Ivo Janda leads the department and primarily handles investigations and disputes. Magda Olyšarová is recognised for her activity in merger filing work with EU and domestic competition authorities.

Czech Republic > TMT Tier 2

At White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the TMT practice counts groups from the media, tech, and financial industries amongst its client roster. The team is well-placed to handle a broad range of issues, such as data protection and regulatory concerns, distribution agreements, cybersecurity law, and associated disputes. With expertise in TMT-related transactional work, the firm also advises on data transfers, cloud computing, software licensing, and commercial contracts. Jan Andruško leads the department and assists domestic and international clients on cross-border transactions. Elsewhere, Jan Jakoubek specialises in corporate and media law, whilst Jan Stejskal advises on private equity transactions.

Czech Republic > Tax Tier 3

The group at White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář attracts a broad spread of clients from the corporate and insurance sectors. The firm advises on the implementation and tax planning of family offices for high-net-worth individuals, and also covers the tax elements of infrastructure projects and tax litigation. Jan Pařík oversees the offering, and covers both local and cross-border tax matters, and has strength in tax concerns related to reorganisations. Milan Horák is a key contact within the department and handles VAT, income tax, and tax audits.