Wolf Theiss is home to a strong corporate M&A team, advising clients on exit strategies, corporate governance, acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures. The team draw on knowledge in the antitrust and competition sector and W&I aspects of law to provide clients with a full service on M&A transactions. The corporate team is led by Bruno Štefánik, who has notable proficiency in the pharma and automotive sector, dealing with international and domestic transactions. Stefanik is supported by Vladimír Šimkovic, who regularly advises on the firm’s most important transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team demonstrates exceptional cross-border transaction expertise, handling complex multi-jurisdictional share transfers across Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia.'
- 'Very experienced, always quick in responding and available when needed.'
- 'We were mainly in contact with Bruno Stefanik. He was very service-oriented, to the point, and kept a close eye on deadlines. A very pleasant partner to work with.'
- 'I worked with Wolf Theiss on an international transaction. The M&A team made a good impression on us, both professionally and personally. They are always willing to go the extra mile, are easy to reach, and are very knowledgeable.'
- The team demonstrates exceptional cross-border transaction expertise, handling complex multi-jurisdictional share transfers across Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Their ability to coordinate seamlessly with local counsel and notaries under tight timelines reflects a deep understanding of international regulatory frameworks and cultural nuances. The team consistently delivers accurate documentation under strict deadlines, as seen in the rapid turnaround of revised SPAs.
- The Wolf Theiss Slovak Corporate Team consistently delivers exceptional support in small to mid-sized M&A transactions. Their lean structure allows them to provide high-quality, practical legal advice within the agreed budget, offering excellent value for money. They are highly responsive, meet even the tightest deadlines, and communicate in a clear, understandable way that makes complex legal matters practical and actionable.
Key clients
- CPI Europe (former Immofinanz)
- Bain Capital
- Nexi Central Europe
- Standard Motor Products
- Oerlikon Surface Solutions
- LOGISTEED
- Labeau
- Uvex Group
Work highlights
Advising Immofinanz on a multi-phased exit from its investment in POLUS, structured as a share deal.
Advised and successfully managed a intra-group cross-border spin-off of Nexi Central Europe's Hungarian operations into a newly established corporation allowing for a day-one continuation of the client’s operations without disruption.
Advised Standard Motor Products (US), a global manufacturer of automotive parts, on its acquisition of Nissens, a Denmark-based producer and manufacturer of cooling solutions for the automotive sector.
Practice head
Bruno Stefanik