The comprehensive banking, finance and capital markets practice at Dentons is well equipped to advise on the full range of financing mandates, including syndicated and corporate lending, refinancing and debt restructuring, in addition to export finance, real estate finance, and project finance. In the capital markets arena, the firm is skilled at handling bonds issuances, sustainability-linked bonds, and ESG-linked transactions. Leveraging its international presence, with offices in more than 80 countries, the firm is also well placed to advise on various cross-border transactions. Jiří Tomola leads the team alongside Daniel Hurych; the former is experienced in handling complex financings and restructurings, while the latter is an expert in high-value acquisitions. Ondřej Bartoň joined from White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář in April 2023, bringing additional strength in out-of-court restructuring and insolvency mandates to the team.
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‘Dentons have grown over the years to probably the largest and arguably the best banking and finance practice in the Czech market. Their expertise is very broad, quality of service is very high and they also have a very friendly attitude.'
‘We have been collaborating predominantly with the banking and finance team that has broad knowledge and experience in the respective field.’
‘Daniel Hurych is very strong in commercial negotiations of syndicated and real estate facilities.'
‘Great expertise, deep understanding of local standards, use of standard documents, superb relationship management, hardworking and a swift response time.'
‘A very professional team with deep knowledge of the legal issues at hand.'
‘Deep legal knowledge accompanied with great communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and great value for money.'
‘Daniel Hurych is reliable and well-perceived by his clients. His ability to explain difficult legal concepts to non-lawyers in a reasonable way is unique. Daniel is a great professional leader.'
Key clients
- Česká spořitelna (ERSTE)
- Komerční banka (Société Générale)
- UniCredit Bank
- Československá obchodní banka (KBC)
- Raiffeisenbank
- Czech Export Bank
- CPI Property Group
- R2G
- Rockaway Capital (including Invia Group)
- Sev.en Energy
- Crestyl
- Vestar/Kings' Casino Group
- Mezzanine Capital
- CEZ
- CITIBANK EUROPE
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
- Advising lenders on the multicurrency term and revolving facilities for Eurowag Group to refinance and expand the group’s existing credit facilities by providing facilities of up to €715m and advising on an ESG amendment which links these facilities to the achievement of Eurowag’s sustainability goals.
- Advising CPI Property group on its debut sustainability-linked loan through a bilateral facility with MUFG.
- Advising CEZ on a series of Schuldschein issuances with an aggregated value of €500m.
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Jiří Tomola, Daniel Hurych