Jan Linda
White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář
White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář
Client SatisfactionWhite & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář‘s impressive banking, finance and capital markets practice handles the full spectrum of matters in the sector, including insolvencies and regulatory concerns, recovery programmes, and international syndications. On the capital markets front, the firm covers all areas of domestic and cross-border debt and equity capital markets mandates, including IPO work and the issuance of green and regulatory bonds. Jan Linda heads the banking department and is recognised for his expertise in project and export finance; Jonathan Weinberg leads the CEE English law practice; and Tomáš Jíně leads on matters relating to cross-border leveraged finance. Petr Hudec heads up the capital markets offering and is skilled in advising on both international and domestic matters. Former capital markets co-head Eva Svobodová left the firm in March 2024.
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‘Services provided by White & Case were and are excellent. The team is very knowledgeable, prepares excellent products, is comprised of tough negotiators, and provides proper commercial and legal guidance.'
‘Cross-border collaboration within the White & Case organisation helps immensely in complicated multi-jurisdictional cases.’
‘Tomáš Jíně is exceptionally skilled and professional in the transactional, regulatory and financial dimensions of engagements. ’
‘Tomáš Jíně is one of the most talented lawyers of his generation.'
‘Very professional, keeping precisely to the deadlines and budget agreed, open to arguments of all parties, exceeding expectations of the client.’
‘Jan Linda was a great team leader, the advice was outstanding, the project was completed in the shortest period possible. Very reasonable, hard working, dedicated and sensitive to any arguments delivered.’
‘High professionalism, excellent communication skills, experienced team.’
Key clients
- Dr. Jiřina Lužová, a court appointed liquidation administrator of Sberbank CZ
- UniCredit Bank
- Česká spořitelna (Erste Group)
- Komerční banka (Société Générale)
- ČSOB (KBC Bank)
- Raiffeisenbank
- PPF Group
- CTP Group
- J&T Group
- Carlyle
- FutureLife
- Eurowag
- Rohlik Group
- CETIN Group
- Energo-Pro
- České dráhy (Czech Railways)
- P3 Logistic Parks
- J P Morgan
- Aareal Bank
- Allianz Real Estate
- EPH Group
- Czech Export Bank
- ČEZ Group
- Net4Gas
- Hungarian Export-Import Bank
Work highlights
- Acting as counsel to Jiřina Lužová, a court appointed liquidation administrator of Sberbank CZ, in the liquidation and insolvency case.
- Advised Carlyle on the acquisition financing of Tescan Orsay Holding.
- Advised on the first issuance of notes in Europe which are guaranteed by the United States International Development Finance Corporation, the first issuance of international green mortgage covered bonds on the Czech market, and the first international issuance of MREL-eligible green notes on the Czech market.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Tomáš Jíně
White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelářPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jan Linda, Jonathan Weinberg, Tomáš Jíně, Petr Hudec