Banking & Finance | Global

CMS remains a market-leading team for banking mandates. The firm is a popular choice with banks and issuers for a range of matters, including acquisition, project and real estate financing. It also has a notable reputation in debt restructuring mandates and the acquisition of portfolios of non-performing loans. The law firm additionally advises clients on financial regulatory matters and the establishment of investment funds. The team assists with issuances of bonds. Clients benefit from the team's ability to work closely with other CMS offices in the CEE region on multi-jurisdictional matters.

DLA Piper maintains a strong profile acting for both borrowers and lenders on banking and financing matters. The law firm represents banks in export financing, real estate financing and project financing matters, in addition to assisting borrowers with acquisition financing and credit facility amendments. The team also advises on refinancing and debt restructuring matters. Team members offer further experience in the issuance of green bonds.

The team at Bird & Bird climbs a tier up this year as a result of strong market support. The lawyers are adept in the financing of projects and real estate acquisitions. The law firm advises borrowers and lenders on amendments to credit facility agreements. The team offers additional expertise in debt refinancing matters, as well as capital markets mandates, including assisting with the private placement of bonds.

Dentons represents both lenders and borrowers in Hungarian and cross-border financing, acting alongside the global Dentons network for the benefit of international clients. The team handles a broad range of financing matters, assisting with project financing, real estate financing and acquisition financing, as well as advising on loan agreements and debt restructuring. Recent work has also included advice on insolvency proceedings. The law firm is also active in capital markets mandates, advising on green bond issuances.

The firm collaborates closely with its offices in other jurisdictions on cross-border matters. It is able to advise both borrowers and lenders on a wide range of matters, including project financing, real estate financing, bond issuance, syndicated financing and asset financing. Team members also assist clients with credit facility agreements, refinancing and debt restructuring matters. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Baker McKenzie offers a noteworthy department with a broad international network, assisting clients with cross-border financing matters. The law firm often acts for banks on real estate financing, project financing, acquisition financing and syndicated lending. The team also represents borrowers in debt restructuring and refinancing mandates. Additionally it advises on amendments to loan agreements and matters involving investment funds.

Wolf Theiss's team climbs a tier up as a result of strong market support. The group has a strong presence in the region and is able to handle multi-jurisdictional mandates. The law firm often assists banks with project financing and refinancing mandates.

Noerr has a strong focus on assisting banks and real estate developers with real estate financing mandates. The team also advises clients on loan restructuring, syndicated loans and amendments to existing loans.

Schoenherr assists clients with a range of financing matters, including bridge financing, acquisition financing, loan refinancing and amendments to financing agreements. The law firm represents both borrowers and lenders. In addition, the team advises on bond and note issuances, revolving credit facilities and fintech regulations.