Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Czech Republic
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Chambers Review
A stellar outfit in the Czech market, White & Case is well equipped to handle an extensive range of financial mandates including debt restructuring and project finance. The department also takes on acquisition finance, refinancing, export finance and real estate finance mandates. Additionally, the firm boasts extensive experience in complex loan structures. The team is highly sought after for the market's largest capital markets transactions, with a caseload encompassing floating rate bonds issuances and IPOs. The practice acts for lenders, borrowers, issuers and arrangers, boasting an impressive client roster comprising international banks and large companies. White & Case is also well prepared to assist with multi-jurisdictional transactions governed under English law.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented Carlyle on the financing of its EUR200 million acquisition of Tescan Orsay Holding.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case is the best law firm in the country. The service is absolutely awesome."
"White & Case has excellent people and the team has a very good position in the local market."
"Responsiveness and availability is something I look for in any law firm and the lawyers at White & Case demonstrate this."
"They understand not only the legal aspects but also the business background and the transaction so they can provide you with advice that is very business-oriented."
"White & Case is the best law firm in the country. The service is absolutely awesome."
"White & Case has excellent people and the team has a very good position in the local market."
"Responsiveness and availability is something I look for in any law firm and the lawyers at White & Case demonstrate this."
"They understand not only the legal aspects but also the business background and the transaction so they can provide you with advice that is very business-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Tomáš Jíně is a top-level lawyer well equipped to handle a range of finance-related transactions, from IPOs to acquisition finance and financial restructuring mandates.
"Tomáš is the best banking and finance lawyer in Prague."
"Tomáš is a ten out of ten lawyer."
Jan Linda is particularly adept at handling acquisition finance transactions, as well as debt and financial restructurings.
"Jan is a brilliant legal expert on banking and finance matters. He is extremely supportive."
"Jan is one of the best lawyers I have ever met."
"He has a very professional and client-oriented approach. He went well behind his duties to deliver the desired outcome."
Petr Hudec is highly regarded and well versed in both DCM and ECM matters, including IPOs, bond issuances and EMTN programmes.
"Petr is very reliable. I direct anything I need to him and he answers very quickly, surprising me with much more efficient solutions."
"Petr is a pleasure to work with."
Jonathan Weinberg is frequently seen advising on big-ticket financing deals and debt restructuring mandates. He is particularly prolific in major cross-border transactions.
"Jonathan is really experienced, a good negotiator and a good deal-maker. It is a pleasure to work with him."
"He is experienced, commercially strong and able to predict client responses."
"He delivers very friendly service and there is a high degree of support for the client."
Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP
Czech Republic