The banking and finance practice at PETERKA & PARTNERS is frequently engaged by local and international companies to advise on various matters including export financing, regulatory concerns, credit facilities, syndicated loans, and refinancings. Often involved in cross-border deals, the team also demonstrates capabilities in debt issuance programmes and bank guarantees. Senior associate Petr Říha leads the group and focuses primarily on loan transactions and regulatory issues.

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Key clients

  • Saxo Bank A/S
  • Web Shield Legal Library, spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością sp.k.

Work highlights

  • Advising a major Czech bank on the refinancing of the existing financial indebtedness of the bank's clients.
  • Advising a major Czech bank on the cancellation of cross-collateral securing loans of up to CZK450m and €25m.
  • Advising Web Shield Legal Library on cryptocurrency issues, covering various aspects including initial coin offering, cryptocurrency exchange, and payment transactions with cryptocurrency.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Petr Říha