Known particularly for its strong capabilities in international financial compliance and regulatory work, the financial services practice at Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář benefits from its strong relationships with mainstream banks and receives a steady pipeline of complex instructions. The firm is regularly engaged by financial institutions, investors, and regulatory authorities to provide advice on a range of domestic and cross-border matters. Recently, the team has seen considerable activity in the fintech space, often working with alternative lenders and new banks on blockchain-related projects. Danica Šebestová heads the department and is noted for her capabilities in international banking financings, in addition to cryptocurrency transactions.

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Key clients

  • Amcor
  • BGRS
  • BHM Group
  • Czech Banking Association
  • Czech Export Bank
  • Československá obchodní banka
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Galerie Šantovka
  • Galerie Teplice
  • Hanon Systems
  • James Cropper
  • Lordship
  • Moravia IT
  • REDSTONE REAL ESTATE
  • Šantovka Holding
  • Timken Company
  • UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia

Work highlights

  • Advised Inven Capital, a major Czech venture capital fund, on a convertible loan provided to Hometree.
  • Advised UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia on the insolvency of České aerolinie.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Danica Šebestová