Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Czech Republic
Band 3
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Chambers Review
The Prague team of White & Case works closely with the firm's offices across Europe to assist clients with the Czech aspects of multi-jurisdictional behavioural investigations and merger clearance filings. The law firm is a popular choice with clients in the technology and financial services sectors for advice on the competition compliance aspects of proposed joint ventures and defending them in damages actions and allegations of anti-competitive agreements.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised CETIN on the competition clearance for its acquisition of Nej.cz.
Strengths
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"We were impressed by the team's orientation on procedural issues, knowledge of local specifics and ability to understand the technical aspects of the business, as well as their diligence and flexibility."
"The team is always responsive and ready to help."
"I trust White and Case's judgement regarding complex and sophisticated matters."
"White & Case understands the market very well and try to come up with problem solving solutions."
"It has the benefit of the network and can work efficiently with the other offices in the network to provide a one-stop shop, so there is very effective coordination."
"We were impressed by the team's orientation on procedural issues, knowledge of local specifics and ability to understand the technical aspects of the business, as well as their diligence and flexibility."
"The team is always responsive and ready to help."
"I trust White and Case's judgement regarding complex and sophisticated matters."
"White & Case understands the market very well and try to come up with problem solving solutions."
"It has the benefit of the network and can work efficiently with the other offices in the network to provide a one-stop shop, so there is very effective coordination."
Notable Practitioners
Ivo Janda has a strong focus on contentious competition law matters, representing clients in abuse of dominance cases and follow-on damages actions. He has further experience assisting clients with obtaining competition law clearance for mergers and advising clients on state aid issues.
"He is very pragmatic and can provide the answers quickly."
"He is poised and calm."