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Czech Republic

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Banking, finance and capital markets

Noted for ‘exceptional legal skills and professionalism’, CMS supports local lenders and borrowers on transactional, regulatory matters, insolvency and restructuring mandates. The practice also handles cross-border deals across the CEE region, other EU jurisdictions, and the UK, the latter led by English-qualified Paul Stallebrass , while practice head Petra Myšáková is well-versed in leveraged, acquisition, and real estate financings, as well as asset-based and structured finance products. David Bujgl advises on domestic and cross-border lending transactions and domestic bond issuances, particularly in the real estate sector.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Petra Myšáková is a great leader and expert.'
  • ‘Great team, client-oriented, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to.'
  • 'Petra Myšáková and David Bujgl are hardworking, well-organised. and precise professionals. They have an impressive understanding of legal principles, along with financial and banking principles.'
  • ‘Petra Myšáková and David Bujgl are experienced and client-oriented lawyers, and it is a pleasure to work with them.'
  • ‘They combine strong legal expertise with a practical understanding of our business needs, which allows them to provide well-rounded, strategic advice.'
  • ‘I would rate their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters as excellent. The team covers a broad spectrum of legal areas with confidence and precision, and their collaborative approach ensures that even complex matters are addressed efficiently.’

Key clients

  • Karlín Group Česká spořitelna Československá obchodní banka Penta Hospitals International UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia UniCredit Bank Austria AG Czech Export bank Komerční banka

Work highlights

Advised the Karlín Group on both land-bank and construction financing for major residential projects in Prague.
Advised a club of Czech banks led by Česká spořitelna, a.s on complex cross-border financing for the Smarty BRANDS Group, consolidating multiple bilateral facilities into a single agreement to refinance existing debt and provide additional funds.
Advised club of Czech banks led by Česká spořitelna, a.s. on multi-jurisdictional financing for the SILON Group, including a sustainability-linked loan tied to the group’s environmental goals.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Petra Myšáková
Petra Myšáková
Practice head

Petra Myšáková

Other key lawyers

Paul Stallebrass; Lukáš Valúšek; David Bujgl; Vladimír Zemaník; Petr Moudrý