Magda Olyšarová
Biography
Overview
Magda Olyšarová works as a counsel in the Prague office, with her primary focus being on competition law, regulatory matters and dispute resolution.
Clients benefit from her extensive experience advising on merger filings with EU and national competition authorities, as well as proceedings before the Czech competition authority, European Commission and all levels of courts in such areas as cartel investigations, State aid and the abuse of a dominant position. She also advises on public procurement, regulatory matters and commercial litigation. In addition, she also advises clients on implementing whistleblowing procedures, data privacy and GDPR.
Magda's industry experience includes transport, aviation, media, telecommunications and financial services.
Prior to joining White & Case in September 2006, Magda also served as an intern with DG Competition of the European Commission.
Experience
Merger Proceeding
Representing PPF Group in complex merger proceedings before the European Commission with respect to its USD 2.1 billion acquisition of Central Europe Media Enterprises Ltd. (CME), operating television stations in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Litigation
Representing Google LLC and Alphabet Inc. in litigation with Seznam.cz. Seznam alleges that our clients breached competition law when using certain legal agreements in connection with their Android OS and seeks CZK 10 billion in compensation.
State Aid
Advising the Czech state-owned air carrier Czech Airlines in proceedings before the European Commission relating to the restructuring and rescue plan for the company in line with EU rules on the provision of public support to companies under restructuring.
Cartel Investigations
Representing Toshiba Corporation in two complex judicial proceedings commenced before the Czech Competition Office and the European Commission concerning an alleged cartel infringement in the area of GIS (gear/gas-insulated switchgear) and CRT (cathode-ray tubes), including follow-up representation before the General Court, as well as before the Court of Justice of the EU. (nově spojeno dle Iva)
GDPR
Advising Zentiva Group, a.s. in connection with GDPR implementation across 13 countries, including carrying out a gap analysis of the client's internal processes, adjusting internal and contractual documentation of the company to GDPR standards, and providing various other recommendations in close cooperation with stakeholders from different departments, including the future Data Protection Officer.
Ranked as "New generation partner", EU and Competition, Legal 500, 2022
