‘Combining top-tier legal expertise with commercial insight’, the Prague-based White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář handles strategic and transformative M&A and private equity deals around the Czech Republic, as well as countries Central and Southern Europe. Practice head Petr Pánek brings over 25 years of experience in the sector, and is skilled at a inaugural IPOs, market entries, and joint ventures. He is supported by a team of specialists, with Karel Petržela focusing on M&A and private equity mandates in regulated sectors; Václav Kubr specialising in real estate development projects, joint ventures, and financings; and Vít Stehlík handling transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Karel Petržela combines exceptional attention to detail with a deeply client-centric approach, ensuring that every interaction makes clients feel truly unique and valued. His great expertise and deep insight enable him to anticipate challenges, offer innovative solutions, and provide strategic guidance that leaves a lasting impact.'
- ‘Prague office worked great in a complicated material multinational transaction involving several stakeholders.'
- ‘Jana Chwaszcz is very cooperative, systematic, responsive, and active in all phases.'
- ‘White & Case stands out for its deep understanding of its clients’ businesses and a truly hands-on technique. They combine top-tier legal expertise with commercial insight, enabling them to deliver practical, business-focused solutions quickly and effectively.’
- ‘We see great transactional history, which makes the team our first choice when it comes to high-scale transactions or uniquely structured deals. The team is ready to provide the best solution, thinking ahead of any potential associated issues.’
- 'Václav Kubr - great lawyer, with great experience with transactions but also with real estate management, great agreement drafter and negotiator, not afraid to be in the details of every deal.'
Key clients
- CVC Capital Partners
- PPF Group
- České Radiokomunikace
- Rockaway Capital
- Rohlík Group
- Škoda Transportation
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Practice head
Petr Pánek
Other key lawyers
Karel Petržela; Václav Kubr; Vít Stehlík; Marianna Galusová; Jana Chwaszcz