Capital and financial markets

We have advised on many types of capital market transactions and regulatory projects, including the setting up of investment funds and the review of depository and management agreements.

Our team has in-depth knowledge of the legal aspects relating to the licensing, marketing and investing of various regulated entities including investment funds, banks, insurance companies, securities dealers and issuers of listed securities.

Examples of our team's capability in the capital markets and regulatory field include:

• Setting up collective investments funds, including drafting their corporate documentation.
• Representing various entities before the Czech National Bank.
• Drafting and negotiating contact bank agreements, depository agreements, management agreements and various types of distribution agreements.
• Reviewing the compatibility of marketing materials and sales manuals with regulatory requirements.
• Preparing regulatory questionnaires and advising on various regulatory issues.
• Assisting clients in adapting their operations to new regulatory frameworks (e.g. MiFID and PSD).
• Preparing mandatory buy-out offers, squeeze-outs and listings and de-listings of various securities.
• Advising various entities on insider dealings and market abuse compliance programmes.