Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Czech Republic
What the Team is Known For
Respected in the Czech market, Kocián Šolc Balaštík is well-placed to advise on a range of financial and capital markets mandates. The firm acts on both transactions and regulatory matters with a work portfolio comprising corporate lending, project, acquisition and syndicated financings and capital refinancings. The team also advises on certificate issuance, the implementation of new financial directives and bond transactions. Its varied client base consists of lenders, borrowers, issuers and arrangers, based both domestically and abroad.
Strengths
They offer specialised knowledge and experience, ensuring accurate and effective legal advice tailored to our industry needs.
Kocián Šolc Balaštík lawyers are highly skilled, knowledgeable and detail-oriented.
In my opinion, Kocián Šolc Balaštík has an ideal team structure with experienced practitioners supported by eager juniors.
Work Highlights
Kocián Šolc Balaštík advised Pražská plynárenská on negotiating and securing a USD100 million financing for its gas distribution subsidiary.
Notable practitioners
Martin Krejčí frequently assists with the negotiation of facility agreements, financing deals and restructurings, acting for an impressive portfolio of clients ranging from financial institutions to food and beverage companies and real estate investors.
Martin Krejčí provides excellent service.
Vlastimil Pihera is actively involved in regulatory matters, share acquisitions and restructurings.
Vlastimil Pihera is very appreciated by clients who love his style.
Ivo Průša is an increasingly prominent lawyer who has recognised expertise in the banking and finance area. He regularly assists with real estate financing, asset-based financings and acquisition finance.
Ivo Průša takes into account the commercial aspect and takes a proactive role in negotiation. He gets the bigger picture from a legal and overall commercial sense.
He has a practical approach and is an experienced lawyer.