Powered by the May 2024 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, A&O Shearman remains a key port of call in the banking, finance and capital space for major domestic and multinational financial institutions (including Citibank, BNP Paribas, J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs) and corporates in tech, manufacturing, transport, defence, gaming, energy and pharmaceuticals, on a broad range of matters across the practice area. The group's full offering covers complex, high-value acquisition and real estate finance, regulatory compliance, restructuring and insolvency, in addition to sustainability-linked loans and debt and equity capital markets transactions. The practice is led by Petr Vybiral, who draws on extensive experience in loan and bond transactions and refinancings. Pavel Příhoda is also a key name to note.

Drawing on the bench strength of a global network of 70 offices across North America, Latin America, and the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, the banking, finance and capital markets group at Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář brings expertise to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions (including American Express, Bank of China, Citibank, Raiffeisenbank and UniCredit) and corporates across such sectors as real estate, manufacturing, retail, food and beverages, chemicals, hospitality and construction. The practice's full offering covers matters ranging from restructuring, recovery and distressed debt situations to project, acquisition and real estate finance, equity securities offerings and regulatory compliance. The practice is headed by Libor Basl, who assists with both high-value financings and the establishment and optimisation of financial and corporate structures. Key support is provided by Petr Vojtěch on major financing matters and regulatory mandates.

The powerhouse financial markets team at Clifford Chance remains a leader in the practice space, drawing on a global network spanning five continents and the experience of its team to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions (including Citigroup, Société Générale and UniCredit) and corporates across such sectors as real estate, e-commerce and TMT, on a wide range of matters. The practice's full offering covers project finance, acquisition finance, leveraged financing, debt refinancing, equity raising and regulatory compliance. The team is led by managing partner and banking and finance law expert Miloš Felgr, who brings strength to pre-insolvency restructuring and project and acquisition finance. Other key figures include Hana Čekalová, who assists with the full gamut of finance transactions and regulatory issues, and Tereza Řehořová, a specialist in real estate finance.

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Dentons remains a market leader, pairing the bench strength of its global network (over 160 locations in over 80 countries worldwide) with the expertise of its team to advise major domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates in energy, tech, entertainment and real estate, on a diverse spectrum of matters across the practice space. The group's comprehensive service covers syndicated and corporate lending, debt restructuring and project, acquisition and corporate finance. The team is headed by structured finance expert Jiří Tomola, who leads the firm's restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy group; and Daniel Hurych, who brings over 25 years of experience to acquisition and corporate financing. Ondřej Bartoň manages complex restructuring and insolvency mandates.

Glatzová & Co., s.r.o. harnesses the expertise of its team to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions, private investors and corporates in the energy, automotive, real estate and hospitality sectors, on a wide range of matters across the practice area. They include acquisition and project finance, consumer loans, syndication, restructurings, fund finance, capital markets regulatory compliance and administrative proceedings. The team is headed by Libor Němec, who draws on over 20 years in the banking and finance space, and Martin Dančišin, who bring strength to restructuring, insolvency and complex litigation and arbitration.

The banking, finance and capital markets group at Kocián Šolc Balaštík draws on the experience of its team to assist domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates across such areas as retail, beverages and energy, on matters ranging from acquisition, export and real estate finance to financial regulatory compliance, hybrid bonds and credit linked notes and financial litigation. The practice is led by Martin Krejčí, an expert in project finance; Vlastimil Pihera, a specialist in financial services, trust funds and capital markets; and Petr Kasík, who handles complex restructuring matters. Key support is provided by associates Josef Kříž and Matúš Kovačič, who both brings strength to securities and capital markets mandates.

The banking, finance and capital markets team at PRK Partners continues to be a force in the marketplace, bringing expertise to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates in mining, renewables and retail, on matters ranging from international syndicate financing, real estate financing and project financing to acquisition financing, club financing and securities offerings. The practice is led by capital markets head Martin Aschenbrenner, an expert in securities matters; Václav Bílý, a specialist in banking, who displays a particular strength in the energy sector; and Jan Kohout, the head of the firm's Chinese desk, who manages complex project financings. Other key figures include Tomáš Bureš, who handles banking and financial regulatory matters; and Jan Ditrych, who draws on experience with bond and mortgage mandates.

Back backed by the deep bench strength of a global network spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific region, White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář remains a market leader, leveraging the expertise of its team to advise major domestic and multinational financial institutions (including BNP Paribas, Citibank, J.P. Morgan) and corporates in such sectors as energy, real estate and transport, on high-value, multi-jurisdictional financings. Displaying particular expertise in real estate finance, the group’s full offering covers matters ranging from acquisition finance and export finance to complex debt and equity capital markets transactions. The practice is headed by export finance expert Jan Linda; Jonathan Weinberg, a specialist in international leveraged finance; Tomáš Jíně, who brings strength to major, cross-border corporate financings; and Petr Hudec, who leads the firm’s capital markets practice and who represents issuers and underwriters on a wide range of mandates.

The banking, finance and capital markets group at BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. provides expertise to insurers and domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as logistics, chemicals, real estate, energy, on regulatory matters (including internal issues, licensing and approval and sanction proceedings before the Czech National Bank) and high-value cross-border acquisition financings. In addition, the team advises on the structuring of fintech operations. The practice is headed by Tomáš Sedláček, who brings extensive experience to securitisation and corporate bond mandates. Other key figures include acquisition finance specialist Andrea Adamcová and Petr Přecechtěl, who handles complex capital markets matters.

Backed by a global network of 84 offices in 47 countries, CMS harnesses the experience of its team to advise major domestic and multinational financial institutions (including ING Bank and BNP Paribas) and corporates across such sectors as energy, real estate, hospitality and logistics, on matters ranging from high-value, cross-border acquisitions and and financial regulations and compliance to insolvency and restructuring. The practice is led by Petra Myšáková, who arrived from A&O Shearman in September 2024, and who, in addition to expertise in acquisition and real estate financings, brings strength to structured finance products. Also of note are Lukáš Valúšek, who specialises in regulatory matters; and Andrea Haushalterová, who provides key support.

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Kinstellar leverages deep bench strength to advise major national and multinational financial institutions (including J.P. Morgan SE, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and Société Générale), bolstered by the transfer to Kinstellar (in April 2024) of the German firm Noerr’s offices in Bratislava, Budapest, Bucharest and Prague, as part of a non-exclusive arrangement. The group specialises in high-value transactions involving project and public finance, including work on PPP structures and energy acquisition finance matters. The firm is led by Martina Březinová, who brings expertise to financial market regulatory and restructuring and insolvency mandates. Other key figures include former Noerr banking, finance and capital markets co-heads Luděk Chvosta and Filip Murár; Václav Kment, who handles complex acquisition finance matters. Key support is provided by Jakub Šťastný.

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Schoenherr Czech Republic brings expertise to advising major domestic and multinational banks and financial institutions (including Raiffeisenbank, UniCredit Bank and BNP Paribas) involved in regulatory matters and high-value, multi-jurisdictional financing transactions. The practice is headed by Ondřej Havlíček, who draws on experience in acquisition, project, bond and mezzanine finance. Vladimir Čížek specialises in payment services matters. Key support is provided by senior associate Natálie Rosová, who handles large-scale real estate financings, and associate Kristýna Tupá, who demonstrates skill in international debt finance.

The experienced banking, finance and capital markets team at Wolf Theiss provides major domestic and multinational insurers, banks and non-bank financial institutions and corporates with comprehensive advice on refinancings, acquisition finance and real estate finance matters. The practice also displays strength in such segments as energy and transport. The practice is headed by Robert David, who specialises in project finance, acquisition finance, export finance, recapitalisation and a wide range of capital markets transactions. Also of note are senior associate Filip Michalec, who handles mandates involving banking and financial services, regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering; and counsel Tomáš Kren, who advises on complex real estate matters.

The banking and finance team at CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners provides across-the-board support for domestic and multinational banks, non-bank financial institutions and corporates in such areas as energy, real estate and precious metals on matters involving multi-jurisdictional export and acquisition finance. The group is headed by practice area specialist Martin Kartner. Key support is provided by associate Michal Hofman.

The banking and finance practice at DELTA legal brings expertise to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates operating across such sectors as packaging, marketing, logistics and real estate (where the firm displays particular strength), on matters ranging from project financing, asset financing and P2P lending to mezzanine funds lending, regulatory issues and proceedings before the Czech National Bank. The practice is headed by bank lending and non-bank lending expert Libor Vacek. Other key names include real estate finance specialist Pavel Fára; and Michal Zahradník, who focuses on banking disputes and debt restructuring.

Backed by a network of over 40 locations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific, DLA Piper leverages the bench strength of its team to advise domestic and multinational banks, non-bank financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as logistics and manufacturing, on syndicated financing, asset finance and acquisition finance, and displays particular strength in the real estate finance segment. The practice is led by cross-border finance expert Miroslav Dubovský and Leo Javorek, who arrived from Kinstellar in June 2023, and who provides extensive transactional experience.

The banking and finance practice at DUNOVSKÁ & PARTNERS utilises the experience of its team to assist domestic and multinational insurers, financial institutions and corporates in such sectors as retail and healthcare, on a wide range of matters, from operational, investment and project finance, security instruments and alternative finance to risk credits, restructuring, bankruptcy/insolvency proceedings and the regulation of financial markets and payment systems. The practice is headed by David Urbanec, who brings expertise to financial regulatory mandates, in addition to banking arbitration. Managing partner Barbora Dunovská draws on extensive experience in restructuring matters.

ROWAN LEGAL leverages the experience of its banking and finance team to advise domestic and multi-national insurers, banks, nonbank financial institutions and corporates spanning such industries as IT, professional services, telecoms, food and retail, on mandates involving the regulation of AML, payment systems (PSD3) and new technologies related to AI, virtual assets and cloud services. The practice is jointly led by Josef Donát, a specialist in information technology law, and Martin Šubrt, who brings strength to advising investment funds and credit institutions.

Skils s.r.o. advokátní kancelář draws on the strength of its corporate and banking departments to offer a combined offering, acting for domestic and multinational banks, nonbank financial institutions, governmental entities, public authorities and corporates (including Telefonica) across such areas as energy, petrochemicals, telecoms, travel and media. The term's full service covers matters ranging from structured finance, mezzanine finance, syndicated loans and staple financing to debt and equity capital markets matters, including IPOs, rights issues, issues of shares and Eurobonds. The team is headed by managing partner and banking and energy sector specialist Karel Muzikář. Karel Dřevínek, who serves as the Chairman of the Appellate Senate of the Czech National Bank, is also of note.

The banking and finance team at act Randa Havel Legal brings expertise to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions, private equity funds, real estate funds and large corporates on the NPL sales transactions and the drafting and negotiation of such contractual documents as security agreements, loan agreements, inter-creditor agreements and hedging arrangements. Alois Šatava, a specialist in acquisition finance and private equity transactions, heads the practice. Other key figures include Matyáš Kužela, who assists investors with start-up projects involving venture capital and investment instruments, and power engineering expert Jan Havel.

The finance group at Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář draws on the expertise of its team to advise multinational insurers banks, investment companies, in addition to corporates across the manufacturing, e-commerce, retail, luxury goods and tech sectors, on matters ranging from transactional financing and refinancing, AML regulations and payment services and fintech matters to venture capital-related mandates and LMA transactions. The group is led by Ivan Sagál, a specialist in such areas as acquisitions and project finance and capital markets matters.

The banking and finance team at bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z channels the bench strength of its team to advise domestic and multinational banks and other financial institutions on a diverse range of matters across the practice space. They include the preparation of security instruments, due diligence on borrowers' assets and collateral, syndicated loans, the refinancing of existing debt and representing clients in administrative proceedings before the Czech National Bank. The team is headed by practice area specialist David Vosol and managing partner Arthur Braun, who also leads the firm's M&A team.

The experienced team at Deloitte Legal s.r.o., advokátní kancelár brings expertise to advising domestic and multinational insurers, financial institutions and corporates in real estate and IT on compliance with AML, PSD2 and ESG regulations, and in such areas as crypto assets and the onboarding of online clients. The practice is headed by Jan Procházka, who also heads the firm’s employment practice, and who, in addition to assisting insurers and financial entities, advises on the regulatory aspects of transformations, restructurings and acquisitions. Senior managing associates Tereza Davidová, a pharmaceutical industry specialist, and Roman Fabiánek, who handles PSD2 audits and AML audits, are other key names to note.

The banking and finance team at Eversheds Sutherland Dvorák Hager, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. draws on the experience of his team to assist domestic financial institutions and multinational corporates across such sectors as IT, manufacturing and packaging, on matters ranging from licensing, fund regulatory matters and the distribution of financial products to acquisition, syndicated, project and real estate finance. The team is headed by counsel Petra Konečná, who brings extensive experience in corporate finance, the negotiation and drafting of complex contractual documentation and syndicated financing. Also of note is founding partner and administrative court proceeding specialist Stanislav Dvořák.

The capital markets, banking and finance practice at FINREG PARTNERS brings expertise to advising an active client roster of multinational financial institutions (including banks and asset management companies) and corporates across such sectors to IT, healthcare, tourism and education. The team displays particular strength in fintech matters, handling mandates related to crypto assets, crowdfunding, payment systems and SME financing and investment platforms. The practice is led by Ondřej Mikula, specialist in capital markets, who also assists with derivative transactions; and Jan Šovar, who draws on his background working at the Czech Ministry of Finance. Associate Markéta Valušková provides key support.

Giese & Partner, s.r.o. leverages the experience of its team to advise major multinational financial institutions (including Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and UniCredit) on a wide range of matters across the practice area. Providing expertise in the energy, financial services, real estate and professional services sectors, the group’s full service covers real estate finance, project finance, syndication for international lenders and funds creation. The practice is headed by commercial and finance expert Jitka Sytařová and real estate finance specialist Martin Holler; both draw on over two decades of experience.

The banking and finance practice at Taylor Wessing Czech Republic brings strength to advising local and foreign investors, multinational financial institutions and corporates, across the real estate, hospitality, automotive and IT sectors. Displaying particular expertise in real estate and project finance and private equity, the team’s full offering covers acquisition and syndicated financing, banking regulation and payment services matters. The group is led by Jakub Adam, who also heads the firm’s real estate and construction teams, with key support provided by Martin Šerák, who draws on experience in finance regulatory matters.

The banking and finance team at Weinhold Legal advises an active client base of domestic and multinational insurers, financial institutions (including payment institutions, banks and investment firms) and corporates across such sectors as real estate, retail, construction, motor vehicles and gaming. The practice’s full service covers the finance of acquisitions and project, asset, real estate and consumer credits finance. Practice head Daniel Weinhold is dual Czech and Slovak qualified and brings extensive experienc  to banking, finance and capital markets transactions.