Practice Groups
Banking & Finance
Our Banking & Finance practice offers comprehensive legal services across the entire financial spectrum. We support a wide range of clients, including banks, financial institutions, and corporations, in navigating complex financial transactions. Our expertise covers a broad range of areas including:
» Financing transactions of all sizes
» Banking regulatory, banking compliance
» Capital markets issuances and trading
» Restructuring and recovery
» Leasing and alternative financing and funding structures
» Securitizations and asset-backed financing
» Fintech regulatory matters
Compliance & Competition
Our Compliance & Investigations team provides comprehensive solutions to help clients mitigate risks and navigate complex regulatory environments. With a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and a proven track record in handling complex matters, we help clients achieve and maintain compliance, protect their reputations, and minimize legal and financial risks. Our multidisciplinary experts offer a full range of services, including:
» Compliance program development and implementation: Risk assessments, policy creation, training, and certification.
» Internal investigations: Thorough investigations, forensic analysis, and remedial actions.
» Regulatory defence: Representation before authorities and management of crises.
» Cross-border compliance: Global solutions tailored to local regulations.
Corporate / M&A
We are a leading M&A alliance with a strong presence across four key Central and Eastern European markets. Our member firms combine deep local expertise with a collaborative, cross-border approach to deliver exceptional M&A services. We handle a wide range of complex transactions, including private and public M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. Our lawyers have a proven track record in advising on high-profile deals and are consistently ranked among the top M&A practitioners in the region. We offer our clients a unique blend of local market expertise and global resources, combining the personal touch of a local firm and the resources of a multinational practice. Our services include:
» Due diligence and transaction structuring
» Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
» Joint ventures and strategic alliances
» Private equity and venture capital investments
» Cross-border transactions and foreign investments
Employment
We combine local expertise with global capabilities to deliver comprehensive legal services. Our deep understanding of local labour laws, coupled with our international experience enables us to provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. We offer a full range of employment law services, including:
» Work councils, labour unions, and employee share schemes
» Compliance, audits, and restructuring
» Recruitment, internal HR policies, and outplacement
Energy & Infrastructure
We excel in the energy, infrastructure, and utilities sector. Our team combines deep local knowledge with a global perspective to deliver comprehensive legal solutions for complex projects. With extensive experience across the energy spectrum, including traditional and renewable sources, we advise clients on all aspects of project development, financing, and operation. Our understanding of the regulatory landscape, coupled with our strong relationships with key stakeholders, enables us to navigate complex challenges and ensure optimal outcomes. Our services encompass:
» Project development, financing, and M&A
» Energy trading and commercial contracts
» Construction and infrastructure development
» Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
IP & IT
Our IP/IT team combines legal expertise with technical acumen to deliver comprehensive solutions for businesses across the CEE region. Our deep understanding of the technology landscape and local regulatory environments enables us to provide strategic advice and support for clients at every stage of their business lifecycle. We specialize in:
» Technology contracts: Software, IT outsourcing, cloud services
» Intellectual property: Patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, licensing
» Data protection and privacy: GDPR compliance, data governance
» Digital transformation: AI, machine learning, cybersecurity
Litigation & Arbitration
We offer comprehensive dispute resolution services across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our experienced litigators and arbitrators handle complex commercial disputes, from small claims to high-stakes international arbitrations. With a strong track record in various legal areas, including bankruptcy, labour, compliance, and white-collar crime, we provide tailored solutions to meet our clients' needs. Our coordinated approach ensures that you receive expert advice and representation, no matter where your business takes you within the CEE region. We offer:
» Complex commercial litigation and arbitration
» Bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
» Labor disputes and employment litigation
» Compliance and white-collar defence
» Administrative and constitutional law disputes
» Sports law disputes
Real Estate & Construction
Our Real Estate practice delivers comprehensive legal solutions for complex property matters. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a practical, commercial approach to guide clients through every stage of the real estate lifecycle. With a focus on client needs and market trends, we offer tailored advice across all property sectors, including office, retail, logistics, industrial, and residential. Our services encompass:
» Due diligence and title investigations
» Acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures
» Development, construction, and financing
» Leasing and property management
» Public-private partnerships