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A broad-based definition of banking transactions, which include both borrower and lender clients. The following topics are included: Acquisition Finance: transactions involving arranging finance for acquisitions, acting for either the lender or the borrower; Islamic Finance: Shari'a-compliant work such as acquisitions, forming funds to invest in real estate and commercial properties, issuing of sukuk; General Bank Lending: syndicated lending, structured finance, leveraged finance, NPLs; Project Finance: financing of infrastructure and industrial projects; Refinancing: the refinancing and restructuring of existing loans and debtor-in-possession financing are also included. Where there isn’t a dedicated Restructuring/Insolvency section, work relating to restructuring in distressed situations, bankruptcy and insolvency is also considered here.

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Band 1
  1. COBALT
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    COBALT
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 |
    COBALT has a first-rate banking and finance team advising on some of the largest transactions in Estonia and the Baltic market, including capital markets mandates. The law firm handles major financings and refinancings, including cross-border syndicated lending. The team regularly acts for leading banks and investment funds on acquisition, project and aircraft finance deals. The lawyers also advise lenders and start-ups on seed funding rounds. The law firm's transactional prowess is complemented by its regulatory expertise, assisting financial institutions with the full gamut of compliance topics.
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  2. Ellex Raidla
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Sorainen
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    Sorainen
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Sorainen maintains a well-regarded practice advising on a range of sophisticated finance matters, including syndicated lending. The law firm is also well versed in capital markets transactions and venture capital financing rounds. The department has additional experience handling complex regulatory and licensing matters. The team acts for an international clientele while retaining a strong local presence, assisting banks, funds and corporates.
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  2. WALLESS
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    WALLESS
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    WALLESS houses a robust and integrated team that is active in a range of banking and finance topics. The law firm has particular expertise in regulatory issues, often advising financial institutions on licensing mandates. It also provides support in financing and refinancing transactions, including advice on loan agreements and capital markets matters. The team is experienced in cross-border instructions, and acts for a diverse client roster that consists of domestic and international banks, state entities and corporates.
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Band 3
  1. Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co
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    Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Eversheds Sutherland's banking and finance department handles a wide variety of mandates. The team advises banks and other financial institutions on lending agreements, and has additional knowledge in capital markets transactions. The international law firm is also often instructed on various regulatory matters, including the establishment of investment funds.
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  2. TGS Baltic
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    TGS Baltic
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3 |
    TGS Baltic has a well-respected team with notable experience in the financial regulatory arena, often advising on licence applications and AML matters. The law firm is skilled at advising payment services companies, banks and crowdfunders. The team also assists with transactional mandates, including venture capital investments and bond issuances.
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