Banking & Finance | Europe

CMS is sought after by financial institutions based across the CEE region, Germany and Austria thanks to the firm's strong European network. In Bulgaria it is a leading law firm for a variety of financing matters, including acquisition and real estate finance. The firm also offers experience in portfolio acquisitions and advises international investment banks as well as domestic ones. It offers English as well as Bulgarian law capacity within the team.

DGKV has a highly esteemed team when it comes to securitisation and acquisition financing matters. The firm is also highly recommended for secured financings, in addition to project finance mandates and financial restructurings. It often assists with public finance and high-value loan agreements and has further strengths in both debt and equity capital markets transactions. The firm acts for an impressive range of local and international banks, financial institutions and borrowers.

Kinstellar has a strong regional network which enables the firm to assist with cross-border matters throughout the CEE region. The firm has considerable experience of non-performing loan transactions and the handling of distressed asset portfolios. It also advises clients on banking regulations and has notable experience in regulatory issues relating to capital markets and non-banking financial institutions. It is also adept at advising on M&A transactions within the banking sector and has further expertise advising on the financing of major construction and infrastructure projects.

Schoenherr frequently advises on acquisition finance mandates and financial restructurings, including with regard to the restructuring of loans. The firm handles interest rate swaps and bond-related matters and also assists with banking regulatory work. Its client roster features international and domestic banks as well as other financial institutions.

Wolf Theiss advises both lenders and borrowers on cross-border and domestic financing. Particular areas of strength include acquisition finance, project finance and real estate finance. The firm also provides guidance on banking regulatory issues, acting for a number of well-known international and domestic banks. It has further expertise in bond issuances.

Kambourov & Partners assists local and international financial institutions with a range of banking and securities regulatory matters. The firm regularly acts on restructuring and insolvency mandates and has further notable expertise in aviation and project finance.

Penkov, Markov & Partners acts for domestic and foreign financial institutions on a broad array of matters. This includes the provision of credit facilities and various debt restructuring issues. The firm is notably present in the fintech space, providing numerous financial start-ups with guidance on regulatory matters. It is also noted for its experience in project finance.