Banking & Finance | Europe

The international law firm houses a market-leading banking practice, regularly advising major domestic and international financial institutions on the full range of financing, including capital markets transactions. The department is also a top choice for English law-governed financings, aided by the outstanding expertise and resources of the firm's global network. The team is particularly active on region-wide transactions in CEE and is well equipped to advise on refinancings. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

International law firm Dentons boasts an impressive banking and finance practice, covering acquisition and syndicated finance, as well as project and loan refinancing. The team frequently acts on cross-border transactions in the region alongside other offices from the Dentons network. Lawyers at the firm offer particularly expansive experience as lenders’ counsel in the field of construction and real estate project finance, handling an extensive portfolio of prominent commercial and residential properties. The firm's clients include leading banks, investment firms, large corporations and SMEs.

Kinstellar boasts a highly regarded, full-service banking team experienced in a broad range of financing, capital markets and regulatory matters, often acting for domestic and multinational lenders and investors. The team demonstrates expertise across various types of financing, including acquisition, corporate, development and real estate finance. The law firm is sought after for its coverage across the CEE region and is frequently instructed on multi-jurisdictional refinancings.

The banking and financing practice at the law firm Čechová & Partners frequently assists international firms with local aspects of cross-border matters. The department is recognised for its deep regulatory expertise across a wide range of applicable Slovak and EU finance legislation, including particular experience in cryptocurrency matters. The team's clientele includes multinationals across a range of sectors such as insurance.

CMS demonstrates notable expertise in both domestic and cross-border work for lenders and borrowers. The law firm regularly advises on corporate, acquisition and project financing matters. The team's finance practice is bolstered by its knowledge, with strong expertise in capital markets, particularly in bond and note issuances. CMS is also experienced in advising on regulatory issues, including those relating to market entry of payment providers.

HKV Law Firm acts for clients from various industries on project finance, with substantial experience assisting with real estate and infrastructure projects. The team advises local borrowers on domestic and cross-border financing and financial restructuring issues, with further ability to negotiate on the lender side of transactions.

RELEVANS demonstrates notable expertise on both borrower and lender side mandates. The team is experienced in advising clients on acquisition and development finance and assists with regulatory issues. The law firm further handles refinancings and capital markets advice. The department's clients include banks and financial groups as well as borrowers from different sectors, including real estate.

Barger Prekop assists clients with a range of financings, including real estate and acquisition finance, where the firm regularly acts as local counsel. The team offers additional expertise in advising major financial institutions on banking regulatory matters.