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.

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'Oriented in procedural issues, the team also possesses strong knowledge of local specifics and the ability to understand the technical aspects of the business.'
'Diligent and flexible.'
‘Magda Olyšarová is precise, very communicative and has the ability to embrace new topics.'
'White and Case EU and competition team always provides top services I can rely on with confidence. The team has wide experience both with local competition office practice and with the European Commission.'

Key clients

Avast Software
Google LLC
PPF Group
JPMorgan Chase Bank
KLEPIERRE CZ s.r.o.
České Radiokomunikace a.s.
Česká asociace pojišťoven (The Czech Insurance Association)
Czech Banking Association
JUDR. JIRINA LUZOVA (insolvency trustee of Sberbank CZ, a.s)
Toyota Industries Corporation
The Carlyle Group

Work highlights

Representing Google LLC and Alphabet Inc in litigation with Seznam.cz in a case concerning breached competition law.
Successfully advised four Czech banks on a high-profile matter have successfully advised four Czech banks on a high-profile matter, assisting with the competition-law aspects of their contemplated ATM pooling arrangement.
Representing the Czech Insurance Association in a complex complaint to the European Commission on a breach of EU law by the Czech government in connection with the new Czech legislation on insurance of foreigners.