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A&O Shearman

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Central & Eastern Europe

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A&O Shearman

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Banking & Finance - Central & Eastern Europe

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a regional leader in the CEE market, with prominent finance and capital markets teams in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. It advises international lender syndicates on high-value transactions, including the refinancing of companies with operations across the CEE region or the awarding of project finance facilities governed by the laws of several different jurisdictions.

Notable practitioners

Bratislava-based Attila Csongrady is a key client contact for this practice.

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Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman is really fast and precise, providing strong support to lenders and effectively defending their position in front of the client.

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  • The legal advice provided by A&O Shearman is not only technically sound but also practical and actionable. The team understands the need for speed and clarity in a demanding environment.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • A&O Shearman has an outstanding level of expertise, accessibility, solution-oriented way of thinking and a proactive approach.

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