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bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. Offices
EUROPEUM BUSINESS CENTER
SUCHE MYTO 1
SK-811 03 BRATISLAVA
Slovakia
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Slovakia > Employment Tier 3
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. advises both local and international clients on domestic employment law issues, assisting with day-to-day employment matters, as well as regularly handling the restructuring of their businesses. The firm regularly engage in cross-border matters, particularly those that contain a German element. From Prague, Arthur Braun co-leads the practice with Bratislava-based Igor Augustinič.Practice head(s):
Arthur Braun; Igor Augustinič
Other key lawyers:
Monika Kardošová; Zuzana Dzilská
Key clients
Lufthansa Group
GPV
Hornbach
Containex
Interchange
JUST
Lind Mobler Slovakia
XPO Logistics
MATADOR Automotive Vráble, a.s.
Arthur Welter Transport
Work highlights
- Advising HORNBACH on employee data protection and whistleblowing issues.
- Advising GPV on employment law matters.
- Assisted JUST SLOVENSKO with the reorganisation of its distribution structure.
Slovakia > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Co-led by Jiří Bárta in the Prague office, and Igor Augustinič heading the Slovak branch, the cross-border team at bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. handles multipurpose administrative, shopping and building projects, as well as assisting more broadly with project financing and loan structuring. The team is experienced in advising both Slovak companies and their subsidiaries based across the CEE region.Practice head(s):
Jiří Bárta; Igor Augustinič
Testimonials
‘Bpv Braun was always at my disposition when needed and met their goals in the shortest possible time with very good results. My expectations were always fulfilled.’
‘Igor Augustinič has a very practical approach and has been my favourite advisor for many years. He acts always in a hands-on manner and gives prompt and very good advice with practical relevance.’
Key clients
MVGM
Containex
FIMA
XXXLutz
Hornbach Baumarkt Group
Hypo-Bank Burgenland
BAWAG
Work highlights
- Advised Hornbach on the acquisition of new sites for their stores in Slovakia.
- Advised XXXLutz-Group on the acquisition of several new sites for its stores Möbelix and XXXLutz in Slovakia.
- Advising Hypo-Bank Burgenland on real estate financing in Slovakia.
Slovakia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 4
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z.'s team in Slovakia works closely with colleagues across Austria, Hungary, Romania and the Czech Republic, advising on all forms of transactions and financing structures, including asset finance, project finance, lease transactions, as well as associated regulatory issues. Igor Augustinič heads up the Slovak branch, capably supported by seasoned expert Arthur Braun. Monika Kardošová is another key contact.Practice head(s):
Igor Augustinič; Arthur Braun
Other key lawyers:
Martin Provazník; Monika Kardošová
Key clients
Raiffeisen Niederösterreich-Wien
Hypo-Bank Burgenland
Cherrisk
Interchange
Sun Contracting
BAWAG
Other Raiffeisen-Landesbanken
Slovenská sporiteľňa
Schelhammer Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Raiffeisen Niederösterreich-Wien on various financings in Slovakia.
- Advising Hypo-Bank Burgenland on loan-related matters and ongoing financing projects in Slovakia.
- Assisting Interchange with regulatory matters.
Slovakia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
The Bratislava-based team at bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. is overseen by Igor Augustinič, and works closely with colleagues from the firm’s offices in Austria, Hungary, Romania and the Czech Republic. The span of corporate and M&A services offered includes due diligence for buyers and sellers, acquisition structuring, and contract preparation. Arthur Braun and Martin Provazník are also recommended.Practice head(s):
Igor Augustinič
Other key lawyers:
Arthur Bran; Martin Provazník
Key clients
DUBAG
EUROPIN
Coskunoz
BAWAG
Lufthansa Group
Beiersdorf
Kuwait Petroleum
Kurita
voestalpine
OTIS
Work highlights
- Advising Lufthansa Group on corporate law matters.
- Advising BAWAG on the cross-border merger of its Slovak and Czech entities.
- Providing wide-ranging advice to OTIS on its subsidiaries and activities in Slovakia.
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. > Firm Profile
The firm : bpv BRAUN PARTNERS was founded in 2006 by a team of experienced attorneys who worked together in the renowned international business law firm Haarmann Hemmelrath. bpv BRAUN PARTNERS has grown to the present team of around 60. In 2010 a branch office in Slovakia was opened.
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS’ reputation is based on its more than 38 Slovak, Czech, German lawyers and tax advisors, some of them regarded as the most respected professionals in the Slovakia and Czech Republic.
The firm advises its clients through all areas of their enterprise, and supports them in key international and domestic transactions, as well as in day to day work. The core competencies include corporate law, M&A, financing, real estate law, energy law, labour law, litigation and arbitration, EU and competition law.
Legal services are based on the highest standards of quality, the continuing education of team members, understanding of the local business environment and a tradition of international consulting. In addition to the deep knowledge of law, bpv’s attorneys provide absolute commitment to clients’ needs and an exceptional service orientation.
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS is a founding member of the bpv legal alliance, a close network of independent law firms with more than 140 professionals with the same background in major international law firms. It covers central and eastern Europe and works closely to provide cross-border legal advice from Bratislava, Brussels, Budapest, Bucharest, Prague and Vienna. The office in Brussels is instrumental in providing premium services on European and competition law.
Areas of practice
Banking and project financing: comprehensive loan documentation, loan facilitation, due diligence; representation in proceedings with state authorities, regulatory issues; establishment, acquisition and sale of banks; advice on contractual and business issues.
Corporate, mergers and acquisitions: establishing all forms of business entities and joint ventures; tenders, data-rooms, LBO structuring, post-acquisitions advice, financial assistance; advising both in international as well as local transactions; efficient and fast legal, tax due diligence by experience teams; cash-pooling and related questions on group structures; restructuring of companies, utilisation of synergy effects; performance and liability of statutory bodies; corporate criminal liability, corporate governance, compliance structures.
Data protection and GDPR implementation: outsourcing, full audit, procedural analysis and gap analysis of current setups, implementing and proposing measures, internal regulations and other documentation.
Dispute resolution and arbitration: representation at Czech, Slovak and European courts; successful track record with national and international arbitration courts, including investment treaty arbitration; acting for creditors in Czech, Slovak and German insolvency proceedings.
Employment law: employment contractual documentation, including for management; temporary work agencies, outsourcing, staff transfer and other business transfer issues; negotiation with trade unions, collective bargaining; representation in employment-related disputes; international secondment; anti-discrimination legislation; data protection issues, including preparation for GDPR.
Energy and renewable: comprehensive legal advice to all participants on the energy markets; regulatory issues; market access and international pipeline projects; renewable, alternative and combined energy sources; development, financing or acquisition of energy projects; representation in administrative and court proceedings.
Real estate and construction: legal and tax due diligence of real estate portfolio and SPVs; acquisition, financing, development contracts including real estate funds; comprehensive implementation of real property transactions; greenfield and brownfield projects; lease agreements, tenant-landlord relationships; contract relationships with suppliers of services.
The firm also provides full legal support in the following areas: commercial law, competition and antitrust, corporate governance and compliance, intellectual and industrial property, insolvency and restructuring, life sciences, mediation, public procurement, recovery of receivables, tax or TMT.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and project financing | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
Banking and project financing | David Vosol | david.vosol@bpv-bp.com | |
Commercial | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
Competition and regulatory (including life sciences) | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
Competition and regulatory (including life sciences) | Arthur Braun | arthur.braun@bpv-bp.com | |
Compliance and corporate governance | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
Compliance and corporate governance | Arthur Braun | arthur.braun@bpv-bp.com | |
Corporate and M&A | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
Corporate and M&A | Arthur Braun | arthur.braun@bpv-bp.com | |
Dispute resolution and arbitration | Pavel Vincík | pavel.vincik@bpv-bp.com | |
Dispute resolution and arbitration | Martin Cír | martin.cir@bpv-bp.com | |
Employment and labour | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
Employment and labour | Arthur Braun | arthur.braun@bpv-bp.com | |
Energy and renewable | Marc Müller | marc.mueller@bpv-bp.com | |
Energy and renewable | Pavel Vincík | pavel.vincik@bpv-bp.com | |
Intellectual property | Arthur Braun | arthur.braun@bpv-bp.com | |
Privacy and GDPR | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
Privacy and GDPR | Jirí Bárta | jiri.barta@bpv-bp.com | |
Public procurement | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
Real estate and contruction | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
Real estate and contruction | Jirí Bárta | jiri.barta@bpv-bp.com | |
TMT | Igor Augustinic | igor.augustinic@bpv-bp.com | |
TMT | Pavel Vincík | pavel.vincik@bpv-bp.com |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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JUDr Igor Augustinič, Ph.D. | Partner, Attorney at law (SK: Advokát) Specialized in: Banking and Finance, Competition… | View Profile | |
Mgr Zuzana Dzilská | Senior Associate Specializing in: Corporate Law, M&A, Employement Law, Data Protection &… | View Profile | |
JUDr Monika Kardošová | Senior Associate Specialized in: Labour Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Banking and… | View Profile | |
JUDr Martin Provazník | Partner, attorney at law (SK: Advokat) | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 38Languages
Czech English French German Italian Russian Slovak SpanishMemberships
Slovak Bar Association bpv LEGAL (www.bpv-legal.com)Other
Other offices : PragueClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Ing. Miroslava Ferfecká, Relationship Manager, Real Estate and Structure Finance
COMPANY/FIRM: Raiffeisenbank a.s.
TESTIMONIAL: People I am cooperating with (namely David Vosol) are all very experienced and really easy to deal with.
Their advice has been always practical, safe and commercial too. They are highly knowledgeable, practical, extremely
responsive and transparent. Response/turn-around times are great too. bpv Braun Partners has been white-listed legal
firm by Raiffeisenbank for many years. Throughout the years, we have been actively cooperating in many different
projects. I would definitely highly recommend them.
CLIENT: Ing. Lada Šmolková, CFO
COMPANY/FIRM: HORNBACH Baumarkt CS spol.s r.o.
TESTIMONIAL: Last year it was really very challenging for us but we knew we have capable partner Mrs Lucie
Kalašová from bpv Braun Partners. We had a plenty of topics to be solved and it was always on time and with
patience answered. In the field of labour law and GDPR questions it is a reliable partner.
CLIENT: Libuša Voleková, Human Resources
COMPANY/FIRM: SUSE
TESTIMONIAL: Working in Human Resources you get to meet different humans. Thanks to a human approach by
our counsel Ms. Lucie Kalašová we are always able to find the best approach for both employee and employer so
we can both reach our goal and stay humans. That is what I like and that is why I know I can rely on the services
from her.
CLIENT: Lucie Knyttlová, Legal Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Randstad HR Solutions s.r.o.
TESTIMONIAL: I am very satisfied with services provided by bpv Braun Partners. All of the lawyers I had the chance
to work with were extremely professional, but I would like to point out especially Ms. Lucie Kalašová – she is a great
lawyer with a broad range of knowledge and expertise and I appreciate particularly her solution focused approach.
I learnt I can rely on her with whatever issues we might have. I am really happy to work with her and would highly
recommend her to others.
CLIENT: Richard Holešinský, Managing Director & CFO
COMPANY/FIRM: Unicapital Distribuce
TESTIMONIAL: We have been cooperating with bpv BRAUN PARTNERS for several years. I would especially like to mention
Mr. David Vosol, who is a very versatile solicitor, sees beyond the obvious issues and always gives practical advice. I
would definitely highly recommend them.
CLIENT: Achim Schultz, Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: PDP Property Development Partner
TESTIMONIAL: “Over the last years I have done about a dozen of substantial transactions with Arthur and his bpv Team.
Always quick and reliable advice. Very customer oriented thinking!”