Headed by Karel Muzikář, Skils s.r.o. advokátní kancelář‘s banking and capital markets practice handles an array of financial projects, including debt securities, structured finance, mezzanine and syndicated loans, and staple financing. On the capital markets front, the firm advises on complex transactions on both the local and European debt and equity capital markets, assisting with IPO deals, rights issues, and the issuance of shares. The team counts Czech and international banks amongst its key clients, as well as major corporations, public authorities, and government entities. Karel Dřevínek is another notable member of the department.
Testimonials
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‘We consider Skils to be the premium provider of legal services in the Czech market. This includes very attentive client service, sound judgement, long and deep experience in the concerned industries, as well as very high qualification, expertise and experience of the individual partners and associates.’
‘I would like to mention Karel Muzikář and Karel Dřevínek - they are viewed by us as practitioners who ensure the overall quality and act as the closest advisors on the most important and sensitive matters. It also needs to be mentioned that we very much value the personal insight and direct involvement of these partners of Skils in our matters which is truly extraordinary and highly exceeds the standard approach of other firms.'
Key clients
- Ceska Sporitelna (Czech Savings Bank)
- Erste Group Bank AG
Work highlights
- Advising Ceska Sporitelna on its acquisition of the CZK9bn consumer loan activity of Hello Bank! from BNP Paribas.
- Advised Blue Torch Capital LP on its $107m credit facility provided to Dura Automotive Systems and Shiloh Automotive.