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Schoenherr

Capital Markets

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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

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Capital Markets - Romania

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.

    Capital Markets respondentEurope

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

    Capital Markets respondentEurope

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

    Capital Markets respondentEurope

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

    Capital Markets respondentEurope

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

    Capital Markets respondentEurope

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 very sharp and has deep knowledge of the market.

      Capital Markets respondentEurope

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

      Capital Markets respondentEurope

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

      Capital Markets respondentEurope

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

      Capital Markets respondentEurope

    • He is incredibly hard-working and dedicated.

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  • Narcisa Oprea
    Narcisa Oprea

    Narcisa Oprea

    Narcisa Oprea offers expertise in numerous capital markets topics, including ECM matters such as public offerings. She also assists clients with regulatory matters.

    • She's one of the best capital markets lawyers.

      Capital Markets respondentEurope

    • Narcisa Oprea is a well-known and an outstanding lawyer in the capital market area.

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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.

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

      Capital Markets respondentEurope

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

      Capital Markets respondentEurope

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

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