Banking & Finance

Banking and finance transactions demand precision in both the transactional documentation and the regulatory layer. We advise lenders, borrowers, and

Banking & Finance covers comparative legal assessment, documentation and coordination across international jurisdictions. It is typically relevant to businesses, investors and families considering a cross-border structure or activity. There is no single offshore regime: legal effects, disclosures, taxation and permissions depend on the selected jurisdiction, relevant residence rules and the facts of each case.

Key points

  • Each financial institution applies its own risk appetite.
  • KYC materials must accurately describe ownership and activity.
  • An introduction does not constitute pre-approval.
  • Account opening, continued access and timing are not guaranteed.

Jurisdiction and applicable framework

The law and competent-authority requirements of the selected jurisdiction apply, together with rules in relevant tax-residence and operating jurisdictions. Comparison precedes selection and implementation.

Last reviewed: 22 September 2026

Banking and finance transactions demand precision in both the transactional documentation and the regulatory layer. We advise lenders, borrowers, and financial intermediaries on facility agreements, security packages, acquisition finance, project finance, and regulatory licensing - ensuring that deals close cleanly and institutions remain compliant with prudential rules.

On the transactional side, we draft and negotiate facility agreements, pledge and mortgage documentation, inter-creditor arrangements, and subordination agreements. On the regulatory side, we advise on licensing under CRD V/CRR II, PSD2, and EMD2, and support ongoing prudential compliance including capital-adequacy reporting and supervisory dialogue.

For distressed situations, we advise on financial restructuring, debt workouts, and enforcement of security interests, balancing creditor recovery with the debtor's operational continuity.

What this includes

  • Loan & facility-agreement drafting
  • Security documentation & perfection
  • Acquisition & leveraged finance
  • Credit-institution & payment-service licensing
  • Prudential compliance & capital-adequacy reporting
  • Financial restructuring & debt workouts

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