Capital Markets - Czech Republic
What the team is known for
Respected in the Czech market, Kocián Šolc Balaštík is well placed to advise on a range of financial and capital markets mandates. The firm acts on both transactions and regulatory matters with a work portfolio comprising corporate lending, project, acquisition and syndicated financings and capital refinancings. The team also advises on certificate issuance, the implementation of new financial directives and bond transactions. Its varied client base consists of lenders, borrowers, issuers and arrangers, based both domestically and abroad.
Strengths
"KŠB's ability to adhere to the planned budget and deadlines is far above all the usual standards. The value for money delivered by them is also extraordinary."
"I highly rate the good knowledge of the market and the ability to build on their previous work."
Work highlights
Kocián Šolc Balaštík assisted Pražská plynárenská with several transactions worth a combined EUR245 million for obtaining refinancing for purchasing gas for storage facilities ahead of the next heating season.
Notable practitioners
Vlastimil Pihera is actively involved in bond issuance mandates as well as regulatory matters, share acquisitions and restructurings. "Vlastimil is able to bring innovative and pragmatic, yet legally sound solutions in many fields." "Vlastimil is a great professional with a strong, client-centric approach."
Martin Krejci frequently assists with the negotiation of facility agreements, financing deals and restructurings, acting for an impressive portfolio of clients ranging from financial institutions to food and beverage companies and real estate investors. "Martin has the ability to explain complex things and get parties to agree on a solution if possible. He is also able to pick what is crucial to his client and focus on defending his clients' position in these domains." "We are very satisfied with Martin." "I'm happy to work with him, he has strong commercial awareness."
