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Rating publication IFLR 1000 recommends attorneys from bpv Braun Partners

bpv BRAUN PARTNERS has been recommended again in the new edition of IFLR for 2015.

The international law firm bpv BRAUN PARTNERS was again assessed to be one of the recommended law firms by IFLR 1000, one of the three generally acknowledged ranking handbooks for lawyers. The services of bpv BRAUN PARTNERS were evaluated by professionals working for the rating publication taking account of client references and references from peer lawyers in other law firms.

„The award shows the very strong position of our Prague and Bratislava offices, both in the traditional and renewable energy sector, reflecting also the innovative products and transactions we advise in” says Arthur Braun, managing partner of bpv BRAUN PARTNERS. “Our traditionally strong corporate/M&A practice had an excellent year and kept us busy throughout the whole year” adds partner David Vosol.

IFLR 1000 recommends bpv BRAUN PARTNERS´ experts in the following two practice areas:

• ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE – PAVEL VINCÍK
• FINANCIAL, CORPORATE & M&A – IGOR AUGUSTINIČ, DAVID VOSOL, PAVEL VINCÍK

We are very thankful for the (anonymous) client feedback our colleagues received. Here are some clients` opinions and reviews given to IFLR 1000:

Energy & Infrastructure

“bpv Braun Partners is active in the energy sector. Led by Pavel Vincík, the practice is most notable for its regulatory and dispute advice. “

“The firm has advised us on contracts, regulations and disputes relating to energy. We strongly recommend the firm for its energy expertise and professional service. bpv Braun Partners provided us with good quality services and helped us to reach our goals. The team’s knowledge in the energy/utility sector is perfect and up-to-date,” say clients. Another client praised the team for its “excellent work” and “great communication”.

The firm’s recent portfolio of work has included a number of cases for clients in the solar sector contesting the state’s levy on photovoltaic power projects. The firm has also advised renewable clients on divestments and restructurings.

Financial & Corporate & M&A

One says: “bpv Braun Partners receives good feedback from many clients. “They provide clear advice, they are always available, have a structured working style and the team is of high quality”.

The team’s banking highlights included acting for an international lender on several project financings for solar power plants, „with David Vosol leading on the deals “.

Some examples of bpv Braun Partners´s recent deals in M&A in Czech Republic include Mr. Vosol’ s advice to Machinery Equipment Technology on the acquisition of a joint stock company, E.ON and business in Germany and Pavel Vincík’ s advice to Solar Systems when it bought a MW solar power plant.

In Slovakia bpv Braun Partners has been very active in restructuring and real estate matters. The office managing partner Igor Augustinič advised Hypo-Bank Burgenland on financing various real estate projects.

On the M&A side; the Bratislava office has acted on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and due diligence exercise in areas such as logistics, manufacturing and energy sectors.

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