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Banking & Finance - Central & Eastern Europe

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has a renowned banking and finance offering with a strong foothold in Vienna. The law firm leverages its superb reputation among financial sector clients based in the United States and Frankfurt to win roles on complex transactions, such as NPL acquisitions. The team maintains a varied caseload comprising significant refinancings and ESG-linked credit facilities. Freshfields acts for leading financial institutions and larger corporates based in the CEE region.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised a consortium of banks on an EUR800 million revolving ESG-linked credit facility for Vitesco Technologies.

Strengths

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"They are very structured and know what is required and by when. You can trust them without explicit reminders, they are forward-looking and the work quality is very high."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"The lawyers are strong negotiators, with high problem-solving competency. They are forward-thinking and offer strong strategic and tactical advice."

Banking & Finance respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Florian Klimscha
3
Florian Klimscha
3
Band 3

Florian Klimscha assists lenders with amendments to existing credit agreements, as well as asset disposal mandates, from his base in Vienna.

"Florian is a great lawyer who is strong in negotiations and problem-solving and who gives strategic advice."

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Florian Klimscha
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Florian Klimscha
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