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Michal Hlásek

Banking Partner, Frankfurt

Admissions

Germany, UK (England & Wales), Australia

Services

  • Banking

Sectors

  • Energy and Utilities
  • Banks

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Testimonial
"I am a banking partner based in Germany advising on a wide range of cross-border banking and finance deals with a particular focus on transactions in German-speaking countries and emerging markets. I am multi-lingual, qualified to practice in England and Germany and able to assist clients in bringing these transactions to a successful close despite legal, cultural and practical differences in the relevant markets. I am innovative in developing transaction structures that protect clients’ best interests."

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Beyond the Office

Before joining Linklaters in 2003, Michal was Senior Associate in the banking practice of Mallesons Stephen Jaques in Sydney. Prior to transferring as a partner to Germany in 2010, he was based in the firm’s London banking practice for seven years.

Michal also spent time on secondment with Credit Suisse in London in 2005, where he advised on leveraged buyouts in the bank’s Financial Sponsors Coverage Group.

At the beginning of his career Michal was the first general counsel of Citibank in Prague between 1993 and 1997, leading the development of an in-house legal function in a new market. In 1997 he relocated to Sydney, Australia and continued working as in-house counsel for Citibank between 1997 and 1999 whilst studying at the University of New South Wales.

Michal is a regular presenter at both Linklaters own and externally-sponsored events, He regularly speaks at the industry conferences, such as the Loan Markets Association events in London, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna and Prague.

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