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Banking and Financial Law

At LEXANTE Law Firm, we provide comprehensive and professional legal services in the field of banking and finance law. Our experienced lawyers assist clients with complex financial transactions, legal aspects of loan agreements, regulation of financial institutions, as well as capital market matters. We are your reliable partner in representation before regulators, negotiations with banks, and in cases involving violations of financial regulations. With years of experience and deep expertise, we ensure legal certainty across all areas of financial law.

Our Specialization in Banking and Finance Law

Our lawyers possess in-depth expertise in banking and finance law and have extensive experience in this dynamic field. We offer comprehensive legal advice to banks, financial institutions, investment companies, and corporations. Our focus includes legal aspects of securities trading, financing structuring, debt restructuring, and compliance with financial market regulations. Our goal is to provide tailored solutions that combine legal certainty with commercial efficiency.

Our legal services

Financial Transactions

We provide legal support in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of various financial transactions, including secured and unsecured loans, factoring, leasing agreements, project financing, and other types of financial deals. We focus on minimizing risks and ensuring legal certainty in every transaction.

Legal Advice for Banks and Financial Institutions

We offer comprehensive legal advisory services for banks, insurance companies, leasing firms, and other financial institutions. We assist with regulatory issues, licensing, supervision by the National Bank of Slovakia, as well as daily operations, special business cases, and financial litigation.

Securities Trading

We assist with all legal aspects of securities and investment instruments trading—from drafting and reviewing documentation to ensuring compliance with capital market rules, EMIR, MiFID II, and other regulatory frameworks. We also cooperate with investment funds and securities dealers.

Restructuring and Insolvency Proceedings

We provide legal services in the areas of financial restructuring, corporate debt reorganization, and insolvency. We draft and review restructuring plans, represent creditors and debtors, and protect their interests throughout the process. We help minimize the impact of crisis situations and find effective solutions.

Financial Technology Law (FinTech)

Legal advisory for FinTech companies, startups, and digital payment platforms. We assist with licensing for payment services, electronic money, compliance with PSD2, AML/CFT regulations, and the establishment of contractual relationships in the digital environment.

Representation Before Regulators and the National Bank of Slovakia

We represent clients in proceedings before the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) and other financial supervisory authorities. We prepare documentation, respond to requests, and actively communicate with regulators in licensing, inspection, or sanction proceedings.

AML and Compliance Services

We help financial market entities implement anti-money laundering (AML) systems and maintain compliance policies in accordance with applicable legislation. We prepare internal guidelines, provide training, and conduct legal compliance audits.

International Financing and Cross-Border Transactions

Legal support for international loan agreements, cross-border transactions, securing claims, and negotiations with foreign financial institutions. We collaborate with foreign partners on complex multi-layered transaction structures.

Real Estate and Development Project Financing

We provide legal support for financing the purchase, construction, and operation of real estate, from initial contracts and due diligence to negotiating loan and security agreements with banks or investors.

Contractual Documentation and Due Diligence

We prepare, review, and revise contractual documentation for various financial products, including loan agreements, security interests, guarantees, master agreements, and issuance terms. We also conduct legal due diligence on financial transactions and entities.

Why choose our law firm for banking and financial law?

Expertise in Banking and Financial Law

Our lawyers have extensive experience in the field of banking and financial law.

Complex Services

We provide comprehensive legal services that take into account all aspects of financial transactions and agreements.

Confidentiality and Protection

We adhere to the highest ethical standards and ensure the confidentiality of your financial information.

Who Needs Banking and Financial Law

Banks and financial institutions: banks, insurance companies, leasing companies, and other financial institutions use legal services primarily to comply with strict regulatory requirements, draft loan and contractual documentation, resolve disputes, or represent themselves before supervisory authorities. They need a partner who understands the complexity of the financial sector and can respond to legislative changes.
FinTech companies and startups: technology-driven firms operating in the field of financial services face the need for licensing, implementing payment solutions, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, AML/CFT, and PSD2. Legal support enables them to build trust and stability in a highly regulated environment.
Commercial companies and business entities: companies across various sectors of the economy often seek external financing for the development of their projects or operations. They rely on legal services when negotiating with banks, securing loans or leases, and addressing the legal aspects of restructuring or refinancing obligations.
Investors and investment funds: entities involved in collective investment, private equity, or individual investors require legal advice in securities transactions, fund establishment and management, legal due diligence, or protecting their investments in compliance with domestic and European legislation.
Developers and real estate companies: companies active in construction and real estate require legal support for financing development projects, setting up pledge agreements, negotiating terms with banks, and resolving legal matters during the implementation of investments.
International companies and holding structures: entities with foreign ties use legal services in cross-border transactions, acquisition financing, setting up intra-group financing, and ensuring compliance with legal standards in various jurisdictions.

Meet LEXANTE

We offer innovative legal solutions that help companies grow and survive in the challenging world of business.

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