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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is extremely client oriented and has knowledge of a wide range of legal areas, providing an excellent umbrella view. They always deliver exceptionally high-quality products and can be relied upon.’

  • ‘Working with Václav Kubr and his team is a pleasure. The team always delivers high quality products, and you can rely on all areas and aspects being covered. Václav and his team are very diligent and well-organised, providing one of the best services on the market.’

  • ‘Great due diligence skills.'

  • ‘The team led by Václav Kubr works very well together.'

  • ‘Karel Petržela is professional, highly responsive, creative, and reliable.'

Key clients

  • CTP Group
  • Generali Real Estate
  • P3 Logistic Parks
  • Hines
  • TPG
  • KGAL
  • HB Reavis
  • Trigea Real Estate
  • Českomoravská nemovitostní
  • Klépierre
  • LaSalle Investment Management
  • ECE Projektmanagement
  • Crestyl
  • REICO
  • Mint Investments
  • Logport Development
  • Wood & Company
  • UniCredit Bank
  • Helaba
  • Česká spořitelna (Erste Group)
  • ČSOB (KBC Bank)
  • Raiffeisenbank
  • Komerční banka (Société Générale)

Work highlights

  • Advising CTP Group on real estate, corporate, M&A and financing matters, including its inaugural EUR650m green bond.
  • Advised Logport Development on a complex inaugural transaction relating to the purchase of Logport Prague West, in connection with Logport’s partnership with Invesco Real Estate.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Petr Pánek
Petr Pánek
White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Petr Pánek, Václav Kubr

Other key lawyers

Karel Petržela, Marianna Galusová