CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners provides comprehensive legal advice across a wide spectrum of banking and finance matters, assisting major clients such as the National Development Bank and ESTE Group Bank with complex project financing. Team lead Martin Kartner manages a broad spectrum of banking and finance matters, including the financing and refinancing of real estate projects.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘We approached the team for guidance on a specific subsidy-related matter tied to the purchase of specialised research equipment. They quickly understood the technical and regulatory context and delivered a clear analysis aligned with the applicable subsidy rules and financial control regulations. Their advice was precise and adapted to our institutional needs, helping us move forward without delays or compliance concerns.’
- ‘Experienced team, pro-active in finding winning solutions for clients.'
- ‘The team showed a strong grasp of both financial regulation and the specifics of the public research sector. They were thoughtful, detail-oriented, and able to explain complex legal requirements in a way that was easy to apply.'
- 'Availability, speed, and efficiency in responding to my request for legal support.'
Key clients
- Mergon Czech s.r.o
- Carclo Technical Plastics - Brno, s.r.o
- SAFINA, a.s
- Scatec Solar s.r.o
- ERSTE Group Bank AG
- Státní investiční a rozvojová společnost a.s
- RESAVER Pension Fund
- Národní rozvojová banka a.s
- National Development Bank (NRB)
- GAIN CAPITAL UK LIMITED
- Tchibo Praha, spol. s r.o
Work highlights
Advised SAFINA, a.s on the capitalisation of the claims against our client and the related increase in its capital by a not insignificant amount.
Advised Erste Group Bank AG received legal services regarding the financing of a real estate development project in the Czech Republic.
Advised Státní investiční a rozvojová společnost a.s on the initial steps and the preparation of documentation connected to the settlement of a joint venture with the municipality of Cheb to develop and revitalise part of the land owned by the municipality.
Practice head
Martin Kartner
Other key lawyers
Vendula Šustrová; Michal Hofman