ROWAN LEGAL
The banking and finance practice at ROWAN LEGAL handles a range of issues, including insolvency proceedings, regulatory issues, loan documentation, and the issuance of bonds. The firm counts financial corporations, debtors, leading Czech banks, and insurance companies amongst its key clients. Josef Donát, who is often sought out to lead on innovative projects involving infrastructure and tech, leads the practice alongside Martin Šubrt, who regularly advises credit institutions and investment funds.
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Testimonials
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‘They really know what to do. The team is well respected and so are the individuals.’
‘High level of expertise in the area of innovative financial services, eg payment services, open banking, internet banking, digitalisation and electronic identity. Ability to effectively support legislative changes facilitating innovative financial services. ’
‘Josef Donát possesses a high level of expertise in the area of IT and adopts practical approaches to problem solving.'
‘Excellent market knowledge, ability to help the client, communication skills.'
Key clients
- City of Prague
- Česká spořitelna, a.s. (ERSTE Group)
- Československá obchodní banka, a.s. (KBC Group)
- Komerční banka, a.s. (Société Générale)
- Raiffeisenbank a.s. (Raiffeisen Group)
- Credit Agricole Leasing & Factoring S.A.
- Kooperativa pojišťovna, a.s., Vienna Insurance Group
- UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s. (UniCredit Group)
- Česká bankovní asociace (the Czech Banking Association)
- Národní rozvojová banka, a.s. (the National Development Bank of the Czech Republic)
- Orient Fund II LLP
- CBCB - Czech Banking Credit Bureau, a.s.
- Bankovni identita, a.s.
- CENTRAL EUROPE INDUSTRY PARTNERS, a.s.
- EXELCIUS PRIME LTD
- FAS Finance Company s.r.o.
- mBank S.A.
- system boost a.s.
Work highlights
- Advising Česká spořitelna, Československá obchodní banka, Komerční banka, and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia on the National Development Fund PPP project.
- Advised the City of Prague on the negotiation of LMA standard finance loan documentation between the client and EIB for the CZK26bn financing of the construction of a new underground line in Prague.
- Assisting Central Europe Industry Partners with regulatory issues and investment activities, including M&A financing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Josef Donát, Martin Šubrt