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Schoenherr Welcomes Top-tier English Law Debt Finance Team

Schoenherr, a prominent player in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) legal landscape, recently announced the addition of esteemed professionals Attila K Csongrady and Peter Redo to its team. Recognized as one of the leading English law debt finance teams in the region, their appointment took effect on September 1, 2025.

With over three decades of combined experience in CEE and extensive training in London's legal market, Csongrady and Redo present a unique blend of expertise. Both professionals have significantly influenced the cross-border finance landscape in the region, consistently achieving landmark results in some of the most intricate transactions.

Attila K Csongrady, now a partner at Schoenherr, expressed enthusiasm about this new chapter in their practice. “The unmatched CEE presence of Schoenherr, along with its collaborative environment, provides an excellent foundation for delivering English law solutions that resonate with our regional clients. We are eager to assist in navigating complex financing transactions.”

Peter Redo, serving as counsel, echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the firm’s strength in regional and sector-specific aspects. “Schoenherr’s unique positioning allows us to generate significant value for our clients, particularly in structuring and negotiating cross-border financings. We are thrilled to contribute our expertise in expanding the firm’s banking and finance capabilities throughout CEE.”

The arrival of these two industry veterans fortifies Schoenherr’s position to offer tailored solutions to its clientele, leveraging both local knowledge and international insights. Matei Florea, a partner and head of Schoenherr's banking, finance, and capital markets sector, remarked on their contributions. “With Attila and Peter joining, we are even better prepared to draw from our extensive expertise within the region, enriched by their backgrounds in English law debt finance.”

Schoenherr stands out for its advisory services, catering to a varied clientele that includes corporations, financial institutions, sovereigns, and quasigovernmental entities. The firm offers a diverse array of finance products spanning acquisition and project financing, infrastructure finance, real estate finance, structured finance, and debt restructuring, including innovative solutions associated with green investments and ESG-linked financing.

Profiles of Attila K Csongrady and Peter Redo

Attila K Csongrady

Qualified in England, Wales, and New York, Csongrady boasts over 20 years of international debt finance experience. His career includes six years at Allen & Overy in London's leveraged finance realm and a key role in a U.S. financial institution's leveraged finance division in London. He is celebrated for leading many of the region’s defining financings and is recognized by Chambers, Legal500, and IFLR1000 for his strategic approach.

Peter Redo

Recognized as a Rising Star by Legal500, Peter Redo is an English-qualified lawyer specializing in leveraged acquisition finance, project finance, and structured finance. His experience encompasses significant roles with major banks and sponsors in high-stakes cross-border transactions. Notably, he has undertaken secondments for Citi, UniCredit, and Allen & Overy across various regions, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the finance sector.

As Schoenherr continues to provide cutting-edge legal services within the CEE market, the addition of Csongrady and Redo symbolizes a strategic enhancement of its already robust team.