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Schoenherr

Banking & Finance

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Schoenherr advises on banking, finance (including project and acquisition finance), debt restructuring and refinancing, acquisition and disposition of distressed assets and loan portfolios, claims trading, capital market transactions involving equity (including equity linked and hybrid), debt (including high-yield) and regulatory capital issuances, funds, derivatives, structured finance, securitisation, and other financial services. We provide transactional and regulatory advice.

In addition, we support our financial services clients in their litigation and dispute resolution needs, from high-profile disputes and major investigations, to reputational risk management and compliance issues.

Our lawyers act for major international and regional banks, other financial institutions (insurance companies, payment services providers, leasing companies, funds and asset managers), corporates (issuers, borrowers and sponsors), sovereigns and quasi-sovereigns.

Industries (16)

  • Banks
  • Insurance
  • Leasing
  • Payment Services
  • FinTech
  • Asset Management
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Manufacturing & Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Romania

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Schoenherr și Asociații has a high-quality finance team acting on the full range of finance matters, including syndicated lending, acquisition finance, real estate finance and project finance mandates. The team has a strong presence on capital markets transactions, assisting clients with listings on the Romanian stock exchange and with the issuance of bonds. The lawyers advise on loan portfolio transactions and restructuring mandates. The practice draws on the firm's strong presence across the CEE region to represent clients in cross-border mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Schoenherr advised Enery on a EUR214.45 million bank loan facility.

Strengths

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  • The team has excellent knowledge and provides flexible and effective solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Schoenherr și Asociații has extensive expertise in banking and finance, with thorough knowledge of the local market and best practices in Romania.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Schoenherr's team is highly capable in managing complex projects, with excellent commercial insight.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • We are particularly impressed with the Schoenherr team's commercial expertise and geographic breadth.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Schoenherr has a flexible and hard-working team, with great communication skills and in-depth knowledge of our sector.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Matei Victor Florea
    Matei Victor Florea

    Matei Victor Florea

    Matei Victor Florea has an excellent standing in the market as an active adviser on debt restructuring matters, finance leasing plans, acquisition financing and the acquisition of diverse loan portfolios. He also retains an active practice across the CEE region.

    • Matei is a great negotiator with a strong commercial vision.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Matei is a first-rate banking and finance partner in Central and Eastern Europe.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Matei is very sharp and has deep knowledge of the market.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Matei Florea is one of the best banking and finance lawyers in Romania.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He is incredibly hard-working and dedicated.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Adina Damaschin
    Adina Damaschin

    Adina Damaschin

    Adina Damaschin advises banks and guarantors on syndicated facility deals and acquisition finance, as well as restructuring mandates.

    • Adina is a trustworthy partner who is cooperative and provides innovative solutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Adina understands the business side and goes the extra mile for her clients.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • We enjoy working with Adina, she is very commercially aware.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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Romania

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