Zuzana Hurarova
About Zuzana Hurarova
Zuzana Hurarova is a Senior Associate specializing in fund finance and real estate finance within the banking and finance sector. She has extensive experience working in various legal roles across prominent firms and has a strong academic background in international law from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Current Position at A&O Shearman
Zuzana Hurarova serves as a Senior Associate at A&O Shearman since 2022. She works in Luxembourg, which is recognized as a significant financial hub in Europe. In her current role, she specializes in fund finance and real estate finance within the banking and finance sector. Her position involves providing legal expertise and support in complex financial transactions.
Previous Experience in Banking and Finance Law
Prior to her current role, Zuzana Hurarova worked as an Associate at Allen & Overy from 2016 to 2022. She also held the position of Legal Counsel (Secondee) at Starwood Capital Group for one month in 2020. Additionally, she served as a Legal Advisor - chef de projet at HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management from 2015 to 2016. Her extensive experience in these roles has contributed to her specialization in fund finance and real estate finance.
Educational Background in Law
Zuzana Hurarova studied at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, where she achieved a Master 2 Recherche in Droit international économique from 2013 to 2014. She also completed a Master 1 in Droit international des affaires from 2012 to 2013 and a Licence de droit in Droit international et européen from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she pursued complementary courses in Luxembourg law from 2016 to 2017.
Internship Experience
Zuzana Hurarova gained valuable experience through various internships. She interned at BM Avocats in 2013 and 2014, and at Helios Technologies for four months in 2013. She also worked as a Legal Intern at CACEIS in 2015 and gained further experience at BM Avocats again in 2014. These internships provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in legal practice.
Involvement in Legal Mergers
Zuzana Hurarova was involved in the legal aspects of the merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, which resulted in the formation of A&O Shearman. This experience highlights her engagement in significant legal transactions and her expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks.