Boasting a comprehensive banking, finance and capital markets practice, the team at Kocián Šolc Balaštík handles the full spectrum of domestic and international transactional work, which includes debt issuances, regulatory capital raisings, and special lending products. Additionally, the firm has demonstrable experience in advising financial institutions and non-banking corporations on financial regulation concerns, as well as digital financial services products. The department also covers project finance and real estate finance. The firm is regularly engaged to advise the Czech National Bank on various matters. On the capital markets front, the group counts investment fund services, securities issuances, and the regulation of investment and compliance services within its core workload. Martin Krejčí, an expert in cross-border financial work, leads the team alongside Vlastimil Pihera, a specialist in financial services and private equity matters, and Petr Kasík, who primarily handles corporate law and restructuring cases.
Testimonials
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‘Vlastimil Pihera is a truly exceptional figure in the Czech Republic's capital markets space. He enjoys respect among professionals while remaining approachable to his clients. His active involvement in shaping legal frameworks, coupled with his international perspective, sets him apart. We are delighted to have the privilege of benefiting from his services.’
‘A top-notch team in the Czech Republic. I worked with several firms in the Czech Republic on such matters and no other firm came even close to them. They are outstanding and amazingly skilled not only in "basic" LMA financing but especially with issues concerning the finance regulatory framework.’
‘Vlastimil Pihera is a top-notch banking and finance lawyer, he understands the complexity of the regulatory framework and the connections between different areas.'
‘Great attitude, great experience, great value for money.'
‘Vlastimil Pihera is always there, he offers a unique client experience. We can fully rely on him. His advice and guidance is always excellent.’
‘KSB provided excellent legal services, taking into account the specificities of the financial sector. Their advice was very complete and at the same time pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Amista
- ARETE Group
- Avant Financial Group
- Česká spořitelna
- ČSOB
- Czech Association of Financial Advisory and Intermediation Companies
- General Electric
- Gorejnska banka
- J&T Banka
- J&T IB and Capital Markets
- J&T ARCH INVESTMENTS
- J&T Real Estate (and its subsidiary JTZE)
- Mattoni 1873
- Nation1 GP
- National Development Bank of the Czech Republic
- National Development and Investment Company
- Lázeňský fond SICAV
- Pražská plynárenská (Prague gas supplier)
- Redside Investment Company
- Sayfor
- Trinity Bank
Work highlights
- Advised J&T Real Estate and its subsidiary JTZE on the financing of the acquisition of Spearhead's Czech and Slovak subsidiaries, bolstered by a consortium of major Czech banks, including Komerční banka, Raiffeisenbank, and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Advised Trinity Bank on the refinancing of Julius Meinl Group's company, which owns Julius Prague, a collection of 168 residences.
- Advised J&T ARCH INVESTMENTS fund on the acquisition of the final 10.37% stake in the registered capital and voting rights of MONETA Money Bank.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Krejčí, Vlastimil Pihera, Petr Kasík