Firm Profile > bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. > Bratislava, Slovakia
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
Employment Tier 3
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. regularly works alongside its Prague office to deliver employment solutions to domestic and international clients. It is regularly engaged in business restructuring mandates and also demonstrates expertise in secondments, working time models, cooperation with trade unions, data protection and contractual matters.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Interchange
WÖHR Autoparksysteme
JUST
Lind Mobler Slovakia
ARES
Lufthansa Group
GPV
Hornbach
SK CONT
Real estate and construction Tier 3
The 'solution-driven' team at bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. has a varied work portfolio, which includes real estate sales and acquisitions, as well as leasing and finance mandates. It works closely with the firm's Prague office to advise on a range of real estate transactions. Igor Augustinič is the main contact in Bratislava.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The team is oriented to solutions, not problems‘
‘Igor Augustinič is always on the spot and supports commercial ideas‘
‘Monika Kardošová is hardworking and analytical‘
Key clients
MVGM
OC Viktoria
RAS Immobilien (XXXLutz-Group)
Hornbach Baumarkt Group
Hypo-Bank Burgenland
Straehle + Hess
Grant Thornton
BAWAG P.S.K. Leasing
Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien AG
Jahn Development Consulting
WM Group
Monile
Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 4
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z.'s transactional strengths are evidenced in areas such as asset finance, project finance and lease transactions. Regulatory advice is also a cornerstone of the practice. The group regularly works with members of the Prague office on cross-border mandates. Prague-based David Vosol and Bratislava-based Igor Augustinič head the team.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The team is super reliable and competent; it has never once missed a deadline and is very fast‘
‘A smart young team, which is oriented towards results, not problems‘
‘Igor Augustinič thinks out of the box and supports commercial approaches‘
‘Monika Kardošová works hard, is very analytical and does a good job‘
Key clients
Raiffeisen Niederösterreich-Wien
Hypo-Bank Burgenland
Interchange
Capital Bank – GRAWE
BAWAG Leasing
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. often works with its Prague office to handle cross-border corporate mandates and its membership of the CEE alliance, bpv LEGAL, enhances its connections throughout the region. The automotive and manufacturing sectors are key areas of expertise. Igor Augustinič is trilingual in Slovak, English and German.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Excellent quality, solution-oriented, longstanding experience, international experience and local know-how‘
‘What makes the firm unique is that, although you get first class advice, the firm is very down-to-earth, is always open for pragmatic solutions, and it is part of the firm’s wider legal network, which clearly gives it a wide reach in CEE‘
Key clients
Deutsche Balaton
Immofinanz
Wirecard
Interchange
Atos IT, Klett Publishing House, Wolters Kluwer and various other clients
Lufthansa Group
Beiersdorf
Kuwait Petroleum
Pierre Lang
Media Labs
MVGM
Pepperl+Fuchs
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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Mgr Zuzana Dzilská | Senior Associate Specializing in: Corporate Law, M&A, Employement Law, Data Protection &… | View Profile |
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JUDr Monika Kardošová | Senior Associate Specialized in: Labour Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Banking and… | 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: Mária Kolníková, General Manager
COMPANY/FIRM: LIND MOBLER SLOVAKIA
TESTIMONIAL: As long-time satisfied customer, we value bpv Braun Partners for their knowledge, professionality, responsibility and prompt answers.
CLIENT: Jan Hrina, Country Manager
COMPANY/FIRM: OTIS Slovakia
TESTIMONIAL: During our long-standing cooperation bpv BRAUN PARTNERS have been showing thorough understanding of the law and commercial attitude. They solved issues fast and effectively. Really good value for money.
CLIENT: Michael Wakolbinger, Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: MID group | WM group
TESTIMONIAL: We have been working with bpv Braun Partners for many years now in the real estate sector in Slovakia. They have proven to really understand the commercial and technical aspects of the business. We value the team´s broad knowledge and experience, flexibility, promptness, and their client approach. Highly recommended.
CLIENT: Sebastian Gemählich, Commercial Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Strähle+Hess
TESTIMONIAL: The legal firm bpv Braun Partners in Slovakia helped us enormously while entering the Slovak market. We have been extremely satisfied with their services, real expertise, client-oriented approach, and short reaction period. They have always strived to offer the most efficient and business-oriented solutions.
Testimonial
CLIENT: Biljana Lazović, Founder & Managaing director
COMPANY/FIRM: DreamHouse
TESTIMONIAL: Educated, fast thinking, professional, cultivated, with strong intuition and high level of understanding of human nature and behaviour. On the top of everything it is a team with a big heart. bpv and their team, especially Mr. Müller and Mrs. Gabriela Jirakova have my full trust. They make me feel safe.
CLIENT: JUDr. Marie Brejchová, LL.M., Head of Legal Department
COMPANY/FIRM: Pražská energetika, a.s.
TESTIMONIAL: We have known the law firm and its lawyers for a long time. The company, including its later reinforcements, have convinced us of the human and professional qualities of the entire team.
CLIENT: Joachim Schultz, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: PDP Property Development Partners
TESTIMONIAL: Doing real estate developments in the country for more than 20 years, I have relied on Arthur Braun and his team for almost all of my transactions. Their willingness to help and understanding of our needs was always at the highest level. And languages are a big plus with this firm.
CLIENT: Mgr. Petr Suchan, MBA, General manager
COMPANY/FIRM: EUROPLASMA s.r.o.
TESTIMONIAL: We have been working with bpv Braun Partners for 10 years and are very happy with the quality of their legal services. The cooperation is running so, that we find them like a part of our team.
CLIENT: Ing. Miroslava Ferfecká, Relationship Manager, Real Estate and Structure Finance
COMPANY/FIRM: Raiffeisenbank a.s.
TESTIMONIAL: Testimonial about the legal firm bpv Braun Partners, in particular to the team managed by Mr. David Vosol, MBA: Mr. Vosol and his team, namely Mr. Pavel Vintr, Ms. Zuzana Štěpánková and other, are all very experienced and really easy people to deal with. Their advice to date has been 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. We have been cooperating very actively in many different projects. Highly recommended.
CLIENT: Josef Trnka, Chairman of the Board
COMPANY/FIRM: BRODE Capital SICAV-SIF (S. C. A.)
TESTIMONIAL: We have worked with the team of Mr. Vosol of bpv BRAUN PARTNERS on multiple transactions and various legal cases for a long time and appreciated the high degree of experience, reliability, and fast reactions. The team members have always been professional, well prepared and effective.
CLIENT: Ing. Michael Ondraschek, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Machinery Equipment Technology Group, s.r.o., ASTOS a.s.
TESTIMONIAL: I have worked with Arthur Braun for over two decades, with David Vosol 15 years both as CEO of large companies as well as later with my investments into my own companies (overall about 400 employees). I can only thank for their absolute commitment to my matters, be it transactions or daily matters.
CLIENT: Executive Director
COMPANY/FIRM: a non-governmental organization
TESTIMONIAL: bpv BRAUN PARTNERS are skilful lawyers. They are always shaping strategy as well as execution to maximise our interests. We are extremely satisfied with their services.