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.

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Testimonials

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‘Extremely good business-oriented lawyers with a focus on client needs. The team is well-organised and diversified. The international network of offices is of a great advantage.’
'Vít Stehlík and Václav Žaloudek are extremely business and client-oriented lawyers with a deep knowledge of the industry and lots of experience.’
‘Easy to reach, well qualified and with an international reach. The best practice on the market.'

Key clients

Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic
ČEZ Group
NET4GAS, s.r.o.
Energetický a průmyslový holding, a.s. (EPH)
Bonatrans Group a.s.
Pražská plynárenská a.s.
Fifth Wall Ventures Management, LLC
ENERGO-PRO

Work highlights

Represented Fifth Wall on its Series A investment in Woltair.
Advised the Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic on a PPP infrastructure project in the Czech Republic.
Advising Česká exportní banka, a.s., Komerční banka, a.s., in connection with a club loan facility provided to the Republic of Senegal.