Petra Myšáková
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro OlswangCMS’ banking and finance practice has a strategic focus on local and international transactional work, and also boasts significant know-how in regulatory and finance restructuring matters. Under the guidance of Paul Stallebrass, who specialises in international banking and finance work, the team is also reputed for its real estate financing and project finance expertise, regularly advising leading banks in the Czech Republic and neighbouring countries on such issues. The group also offers advice on compliance matters, banking regulations, and fintech payment services. Senior associate Pavel Srb and Petra Myšáková are further notable members of the department.
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Testimonials
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‘The practitioners at CMS are attentive, swiftly responding to every query and resolving issues in a timely manner. The level of client-oriented service was impressive, particularly considering the demanding nature of the legal field in which they assisted us.'
'The CMS team displays a strong commitment to their clients and efficiency in providing business-oriented legal advice.’
‘CMS operates offices in several countries, so we received full legal assistance and successfully closed several transactions together. They work proactively, drawing our attention to every detail. Colleagues are flexible and meet deadlines.’
‘Pavel Srb represented the bank's interests brilliantly and coordinated the legal work across countries. It was very easy to work with Pavel, even in the first draft of the legal documentation there were hardly any corrections, which is a rarity.’
Key clients
- VIG Fund, a.s. (Vienna Insurance Group)
- Erste Group Bank AG
- Berlin Hyp AG
- CVC Capital Partners and Žabka Polska
- Balbec Capital Ltd.
- Klarna Bank
- Orbit Capital SICAV, a.s.
- Aareal Bank AG
Work highlights
- Advising CVC Capital Partners and its portfolio company Žabka Polska on a €1.3bn refinancing and new financing for capex and further expansion.
- Advising Societe Generale, UniCredit and a syndicate of over banks on financing provided to a strategic member of a major investment group in the CEE, which consisted of several investment grade term and backstop facilities in the total volume of €1.45bn.
- Advising Balbec Capital on the transfer of its Czech NPL portfolio.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Stallebrass