Kocián Šolc Balaštík advises on a broad range of complex transactions with a strong cross-border component, including M&A financing, corporate and investment financing for acquisitions and buyouts, and other debt products. The practice is led by Martin Krejčí, who handles domestic and cross-border transactions in financing, securities, and capital markets, and Vlastimil Pihera, who specialises in capital markets, trust funds, and other family property management structures.
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Testimonials
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- A personal and professional approach from everyone.
- Simply put, the team is competent and covers a wide range of legal issues, including restructuring and taxes. In my experience, the individual internal teams at KŠB cooperate very well, and I also appreciate the good atmosphere and pace.
- ‘Colleagues from KŠB provide us with comprehensive and professional services. These are high-quality and professional services that are always assessed comprehensively. Our cooperation is based on excellent communication and excellent interpersonal relationships. This is how we imagine comprehensive services in the field of legal and tax consultancy.’
- ‘Vlastimil Pihera is exceptional, smart, and professional. He is one of the best attorneys I have ever had a chance to work with. ’
- ‘I have been working with the KŠB banking and finance department for many years on countless assignments. I always use them for any kind of "classic" financing matters for my clients requiring legal services in the Czech Republic.'
- ‘One of the key professionals we have the privilege of working with is Vlastimil Pihera. Thanks to his extensive expertise in this field, he helps us address many complex questions that arise during the project’s development. He stands out for his deep knowledge, reliability, and ability to deliver practical solutions even in challenging situations.’
Key clients
- J&T Banka
- Česká spořitelna
- Československá obchodní banka
- Seyfor
- Gridarch
- BigBoard Prague
- ArtMaster Academy
- TCF Capital
- Ontex Group
- Capmont Opportunies
- Allied Irish Banks
- TRINITY BANK
Work highlights
Advising Česká spořitelna (KBC Group), Československá obchodní banka (Erste Group) on the financing of the Prague Public Transport Company (PPTC) through a promissory note program of up to CZK 8 billion (USD approximately 363,000,000), which may be used for the future renewal of PPTC's vehicle fleet.
Advising Ontex Group NV on matters of Czech law in connection with its offering of €580 million in aggregate principal amount senior notes and a term loan facility in the amount of €220 million and a new revolving credit facility of up to €250 million.
Advising ČSOB as the lender in connection with the financing of Enterstore’s acquisition of 4Kraft and Swedish Bra Holding.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Martin Krejčí; Vlastimil Pihera
Other key lawyers
Petr Kasík; Ivo Průša; Josef Kříž; Tomáš Trávníček