Banking & Finance - Czech Republic
What the team is known for
Housing a well-resourced banking and finance team, HAVEL & PARTNERS possesses notable expertise in syndicated lending, acquisition finance and structured finance transactions. The law firm also furnishes advice on construction and real estate finance, in addition to debt restructuring. Further, the team offers expertise in banking regulatory and licensing issues. The department's clientele includes a range of local and international lenders, as well as corporate borrowers.
Strengths
"HAVEL & PARTNERS offers especially good value for money."
"The team is well prepared to handle complex issues."
"We had a very good experience working with them, they are great experts on banking topics and offer easy communication."
Work highlights
HAVEL & PARTNERS advised the Czech National Development Bank on the structuring of its subsidised financing products and its negotiations with the Czech Banking Association, ČEZ ESCO and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, to a joint value of CZK20 billion.
Notable practitioners
Filip Čabart often assists with loan schemes, as well as financings and refinancing deals. "Filip has a unique skill set of legal expertise, professional negotiation and deep commercial insight." "Filip's ability to provide not only excellent legal service, but also debt and commercial advisory, combined with negotiation skills and the ability to concentrate on commercial value for his clients is invaluable."
Jan Topinka handles project finance mandates and restructurings. He is also well versed in licensing and banking regulatory issues. "We had a great experience with him, it was a door-opening experience."
