BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. are adept in handling a range of disputes through arbitration as well as litigation, in which the team handle commercial litigation and real estate disputes, and displaying notable proficiency in insolvency proceedings for clients in the banking and finance sectors. The team is led by Olga Beláňová, who clients praise as a ‘great leader’. Roman Vydra is highlighted for his ’understanding of legal principles and analytical approach’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has an easy-going and hands-on approach with advice that is to the point, which is most useful for the client (and for us). It is remarkable that the team is able to explain complex legal issues in a simple and comprehensible way, which is very helpful, especially when it comes to cross-border issues and different legal systems.’
- ‘I mainly worked with Roman Vydra. Roman Vydra has a very valuable hands-on approach delivering advice that is to the point and most useful for the client. He is able to explain complex legal issues in a simple and comprehensible way besides his deep knowledge in insolvency law issues/litigation. Legally, he is an absolute expert in his field with a deep knowledge of the relevant sector and practical experience. Furthermore, he is extremely responsive. It is great fun to work with him.’
- ‘Olga Beláňová and Roman Vydra are partners leading the dispute resolution team in BBH. In Olga, we mainly value her strong negotiating skills as well as her strategic oversight and direct approach. She is very persuasive with logical reasoning. We know Roman as extremely articulate communicator with very structured and persuasive argumentation. We also value his understanding of legal principles and analytical approach to issues at hand.’
- ‘Engaged and very professional team, focused on practical business solutions.'
- ‘We have had a long-term cooperation with the BBH law firm, solving problems in various areas. Regardless of the area and the team member who solved it, we always received high-quality and professional advice, they always helped us solve the problem. I consider the strengths of their team to be versatility, professionalism, stability and a friendly approach.’
- With regard to our collaboration with Mgr. Roman Vydra and Mgr. Olga Belanová, it should be noted that both are highly competent professionals and always provide excellent advice. While other law firms may also offer this level of expertise, the benefit here is that both are exceptionally pleasant individuals, which makes working with them a consistently positive experience. Highly recommended!
Key clients
- Erste Group Immorent Slovensko, s.r.o.
- O2 Czech Republic a.s.
- Slovenská sporiteľňa, a.s. (Erste Group)
- Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG (Erste Group)
- Česká spořitelna, a.s. (Erste Group)
- BMB Partners s.r.o. and their clients
- ARVAL SLOVAKIA, s.r.o. (BNP Paribas Group)
- Electrolux s.r.o
- Europapier Slovensko, s. r. o.
- Global Payments, s.r.o.
- PPF bank, a.s.
- LLENTAB
Work highlights
Representing Erste Group Immorent Slovensko, s.r.o. in a legal matter concerning the determination of ownership rights to land located within a major industrial park.
Representing Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG, part of the Erste Group, in ongoing commercial litigation involving claims exceeding €100m.
Advised Landgard Group in a multi-million matter involving the structuring and settlement of complex commercial relationships with its Slovak counterpart.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Olga Beláňová; Roman Vydra