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Jan Žídek

Counsel
About

Jan Žídek focuses on M&A, corporate law and contract law. With nearly 15 years of experience, he has advised both local and international clients on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters. He also provides ongoing advisory support to private equity firms regarding new investments and exits.

Throughout his career, Jan has advised on a wide range of mergers and acquisitions across various sectors. He has been actively involved in numerous transactions, leading due diligence processes, as well as the preparation and negotiation of transaction documentation. His thorough and pragmatic approach ensures that every legal aspect of the transaction is carefully considered and effectively managed.

In addition to his focus on corporate law, Jan has developed a significant practice in the areas of data protection law and pharmaceutical and medical law. He regularly advises clients on compliance matters and a range of commercial legal issues, demonstrating his strong sector-specific knowledge and ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.

Professional QualificationsAdvokát admitted to the Ceská Advokátní Komora (Czech Bar)

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising YouGov plc, international online research data and analytics technology, on the acquisition of GfK CP, the European Consumer Panel Business of Germany based GfK SE for a headline purchase price of EUR315 million.
  • Advising a Brazilian ammunition manufacturer, on the sale of its Czech-based subsidiary to Czech ammunition manufacturer company.
  • Advising a specialist Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance, in connection with W&I insurance for purchasers of the Czech fifth-largest brewing group.
  • Advising Cube Infrastructure Fund, a fund managed by an independent Luxembourgian management company focusing on investments in the European infrastructure projects, in connection with the acquisition of 100% shares in MVV Energie CZ, a leading producers and distributors of heat in the Czech Republic and a Czech subsidiary of German energy company MVV Energie AG.
  • Advising Wirtualna Polska, the owner of Poland’s highly popular websites and a leading provider of online travel and tourism services in Poland, in acquisition of Szallas Group operating the largest domestic travel portals in CEE enabling visitors to book accommodation in Hungary, Czechia, Romania, Poland and Croatia.
  • Advising Capvis, in connection with the acqusition of Schurter Group, Swiss based manufacturer electronic components, in relation to due diligence on the Czech subsidiaries of Schurter Group.
  • Advising Trupanion, the leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, on acquisition of Royal Blue s.r.o, the parent company of PetExpert, a pet insurance provider with tens of thousands of policies and operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Belgium.
Languages
  • Czech
  • English
  • French
Education
  • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Law, Mgr., 2012
  • University of Lausanne in Switzerland, 2009-2010

Awards and Certificate

  • CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe) certificate.

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