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CMS

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Central & Eastern Europe

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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Central & Eastern Europe

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

CMS is an outstanding finance practice with proven capacity to lead multi-jurisdictional lending transactions from Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary. This leading law firm acts on acquisition financing of real estate assets and target companies that have subsidiaries in multiple CEE jurisdictions. Its clients include international bank syndicates and financial services providers who additionally benefit from the law firm's particular expertise in banking matters relating to the CEE region.

Notable practitioners

Bucharest-based Ana Radnev, Budapest-based Erika Papp and Paul Stallebrass in Prague are the key client contacts for this practice.

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Strengths

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  • CMS lawyers are prompt, attentive and consistently provide clear and timely support.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • CMS can handle most complex matters across CEE markets.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • CMS team is known for its availability and its solid, stable background. It provided us with first-class legal service, and we appreciate the flexibility.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Even in high-pressure situations, the lawyers at CMS remain composed, quickly assess key variables and propose effective, well-reasoned solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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