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Step into the realm of banking and finance law with confidence and dependability by your side. We understand the labyrinth of regulations, facilitate licensing processes, establish funds, provide assistance with financing, draft legal opinions, and represent you before regulatory authorities. Whether you are a steadfast financial institution or an entrepreneur navigating risk, we are here to support you.

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  • 45 Active cases in recent years

  • 6 Specialists in banking law

  • 3 Awards - Highly recommended firm in the "Law Firm of the Year" rankings for the past years

  • 33+ Years on the market

Why choose us

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Large banking institutions come to us for advice

We assist the best, including the Czech Banking Association, Česká spořitelna, Československá obchodní banka, Komerční banka, UniCredit Group, Raiffeisenbank, Credit Agricole Leasing Factoring, VIG Group and others.

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We push the boundaries with digitalization for easier and more efficient processes

Innovations that change the game: We were involved in the creation of the “BankID” project, where we assisted in preparing a feasibility study, drafting legislative proposals, and negotiating with state representatives. We provide legal support to Bankovní identita, a.s., a joint venture connecting banks with those interested in their electronic identification services.

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We are always one step ahead

DORA, NIS2, PSD3, PSR, AML6, CBDC and others may still be unfamiliar acronyms for some. We know their content, monitor them, and prepare clients for these changes so that they are always one step ahead.

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What we do for clients

  • We process registration or licensing with the Czech National Bank and ensure subsequent compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • We provide advisory in the realm of payment services.
  • We represent clients before the Czech National Bank, the Financial Arbiter or Czech courts.
  • We digitalize products, contract closing processes or internal processes, including AML procedures.
  • We negotiate and prepare credit documentation.
  • We implement cybersecurity requirements, including DORA and NIS2.
  • We monitor legislative and other pertinent regulatory changes.

Who will be dedicated to assisting you

What our clients say about us

Collaborations that bring satisfaction to both us and our clients

Client Verification Company

We represent the client by providing a comprehensive guide for AI deployment in banking, covering risk analysis, regulatory requirements, e-learning materials and full processes. We also provided IT aspects analysis and internal AI communication support.

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Česká bankovní asociace

We represent the Czech Banking Association in the BankID project, preparing a feasibility study, drafting legislative proposals, negotiating them with state bodies and recommending implementation procedures, including electronic identification issues.

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One of the largest banks in the Czech Republic

We represent the client by providing a comprehensive guide for AI deployment in banking, covering risk analysis, regulatory requirements, e-learning materials and full processes. We also provided IT aspects analysis and internal AI communication support.

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Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring

We represent the client in end-to-end legal advisory for cross-border factoring programs of French groups, each involving at least one Czech-based entity, including contract drafting, document review, compliance, risk assessment and process advisory.

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Capital city of Prague

We ensured negotiation of LMA credit documents between the City of Prague and the EIB for a long-term loan financing construction of the Prague metro D line, including detailed review of the contractual and financial terms and the final drawdown schedule.

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J&T SERVICES ČR, a.s.

We represent the client in selecting a new anti-fraud and AML solution, planning implementation roadmap, conducting detailed legal risk and compliance analyses, assisting with vendor evaluation and leading efficient negotiations to secure optimal terms.

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Czech bank

We provided the client legal advice on e-identification fraud, reviewed case law on e-signatures and defined precise liabilities. We negotiated a balanced allocation of risks and liabilities between the client and the bank in new technology fraud cases.

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Investment management company

We represent the client in group structure support and process optimization, including preparing, reviewing and negotiating international corporate documentation, and assessing financial regulatory regimes in various jurisdictions to ensure compliance.

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Raiffeisenbank a.s.

We represent the client in AML, PSD2 implementation, banking outsourcing and consumer credit regulation providing comprehensive advice including legal analysis, risk assessment, drafting recommendations optimizing processes and periodic employee training.

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Employee benefits provider

We represent the client in comprehensive legal advice on regulatory aspects of payment services and support negotiating new contractual terms for the transition from proprietary benefit cards to Mastercard, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

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The largest North Bohemian owner of water infrastructure

We represent the client with dedicated expert legal support in financing selected investment projects via the European Investment Bank and European Commission grants, including contract negotiation, FIDIC analysis and ensuring compliance with EU rules.

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Take the First Step towards collaboration

Whether you are seeking legal consultation or a long-term partner, feel free to contact us without any obligation.

We will get in touch with you no later than the next business day to discuss the next steps.

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