Banking & Finance
We advise banks, financial institutions, investment funds and borrowers on:
- domestic and cross-border financing transactions including corporate finance and acquisition finance,
- project finance, mezzanine, leasing,
- refinancing,
- sale and purchase of debt portfolio,
- cash-pooling,
- consumer finance-related matters,
- legal and tax structuring,
- due diligence analysis of potential borrowers,
- financing documentation (drafting and negotiations),
- standard form contracts and terms and conditions of services,
- regulatory issues.
Our competitive advantage:
- understanding of the clients’ needs and unique circumstances of each matter combined with knowledge of the business environment,
- international perspective, flexibility and the highest quality of service,
- extensive experience in advising on financing of transactions, projects and property finance, including securitisation and purchase and sale of receivables,
- common sense, pragmatism and an unconventional and creative approach towards seeking new solutions,
- partners directly engaged in each matter, reaction speed and availability.
Practice managers
Team
Selected experiences
Some of our recent clients include:
- a consortium of eight banks, i.e.: Société Générale, BNP Paribas, ING, HSBC, Citibank, CACIB, SEB and Natixis
- mBank
- a group of bondholders of CEDC
- Siemens Finance
- Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)
- Bank Polska Kasa Opieki
- ING Lease
- C&C Wind
- Stock Group
Recommendations
Their project finance team is great. They can work under tight timelines and keep everything under close monitoring.
Legal 500 EMEA 2025
The WKB team is excellent, with strong support and expertise at every level. The lawyers show a strong understanding of market realities.
Chambers Europe 2025
Great B&F team. Can always rely on WKB no matter how complicated the transaction is.
Legal 500 EMEA 2024
WKB provides a high-quality service, with a strong focus on the client and timely availability.
Chambers Europe 2024
Very efficient team with great knowledge of the market.
Legal 500 EMEA 2023
They have a great scope of abilities and are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
Chambers Europe 2023
They helped us to shape sophisticated financial transactions, enabling us to anticipate issues, manage the risks and succeed in our endeavours.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
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