Petr Polášek
International Arbitration - Commercial
International Arbitration - Commercial
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Petr's practice focuses on investment treaty arbitration, international commercial arbitration and public international law. Petr's legal knowledge and mastery of technical and financial issues makes him a vital resource for clients in today's complex international arbitrations. Petr has been recognized as one of the "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" in Arbitration by Who's Who Legal – Future Leaders 2018 and 2019.A partner in the Firm's International Arbitration Group based in Washington, DC, Petr has a successful track record of advising clients in complex international disputes, in particular, those relating to Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America.Petr's knowledge and experience span a broad spectrum of business sectors, including mining, electricity distribution, telecommunications, oil & gas, chemicals, banking, waste management, solar power, airport construction, duty-free services and government bonds.Petr was educated in the Czech Republic and the United States, and gained extensive dispute resolution experience working in the Firm's Prague office, prior to relocating to Washington, DC in 2003. Petr's practice focuses on investment treaty arbitration, international commercial arbitration and public international law. Petr's legal knowledge and mastery of technical and financial issues makes him a vital resource for clients in today's complex international arbitrations. Petr has been recognized as one of the "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" in Arbitration by Who's Who Legal – Future Leaders 2018 and 2019. A partner in the Firm's International Arbitration Group based in Washington, DC, Petr has a successful track record of advising clients in complex international disputes, in particular, those relating to Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America. Petr's knowledge and experience span a broad spectrum of business sectors, including mining, electricity distribution, telecommunications, oil & gas, chemicals, banking, waste management, solar power, airport construction, duty-free services and government bonds. Petr was educated in the Czech Republic and the United States, and gained extensive dispute resolution experience working in the Firm's Prague office, prior to relocating to Washington, DC in 2003.
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Brenda Wright
Engaging Petr Polášek of White & Case was the decisive factor in favorably resolving a high-stakes contractual dispute with our former joint-venture partner in Eastern Europe. His deep, 22-year focus on international commercial arbitration was immediately apparent. Petr didn't just grasp the legal nuances; his command of the underlying financial and technical aspects of our energy sector project allowed him to construct an exceptionally compelling argument. The fact that he is recognized in International Arbitration - Commercial is a testament we witnessed firsthand. His strategic guidance, from the initial negotiation phase through the final arbitration proceedings in Washington, D.C., was masterful. Petr is not only a brilliant legal tactician but also a steadying, communicative presence who demystified a complex process. We achieved an outcome that protected our interests entirely, and I would recommend his expertise without reservation.