DUNOVSKÁ & PARTNERS’ banking and finance practice demonstrates skill in restructuring and financing matters, including risk credits, security instruments, and the restructuring of credit relationships. In addition to handling various bankruptcy and insolvency cases, the firm also advises on debt collection concerns and operational, investment, and project finance issues. Led by David Urbanec, who has considerable experience in complex financial regulatory issues, the team also represents clients in related contentious proceedings. The group’s clientele is broad-ranging and consists of leading banks across the CEE region, notable investment companies, and major retailers. Managing partner Barbora Dunovská is another key member of the team.
Testimonials
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‘Well-experienced team with stong relationships with clients. Their team is able to compete with the top firms in the Czech market. Excellent value for money.’
‘Excellent comunication and understanding of clients' needs.'
‘They provide a very dedicated and in-depth service, knowing clients' needs and situations based on their long-term experience in the banking sector.’
‘David Urbanec and Barbora Dunovská know the banking industry well and understand not only the legal aspects but also the business aspects of the banking sector.'
'The team's level of service is of a high standard with a deep knowledge of the legal background of the case and extensive experience. The team provides an assurance of stable quality and profesionalism. Advice is to the point, accurate and practice oriented. Pricing is appropriate.'
‘David Urbanec and Barbora Dunovská are both very innovative, flexible and business-oriented lawyers with strong negotiating skills, whom we recommend strongly.'
‘Solution-oriented and a strong ability to understand the client's business model and tailor legal solutions to it.'
'They are very focused and the quality of their service is in many cases above the level of service provided by leading international law firms.'
Key clients
- Československá obchodní banka, a.s.
- HSBC Continental Europe
- Česká spořitelna, a.s. of ERSTE Group
- ČSOB Factoring, a.s.
- Euler Hermes SA, organisational unit
- Raiffeisenbank a.s.
- Odyssey 44, a.s.
- Max Banka a.s.
- Komerční banka, a.s.
- NEBANKA s.r.o.
- SCH-PORT, a.s.
- SPORTISIMO, s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Assisting HSBC UK Bank Ltd with the agreement of multicurrency term and revolving loans from the perspective of Czech law.
- Assisted Odyssey 44 with the negotiation and closing of the sale of a 50% share in a major domestic non-life insurance company.
- Assisted the SPORTISMO Group with the negotiation of new loan and security documentation worth CZK3bn.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Urbanec