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bpv BRAUN PARTNERS ranked again in prestigious Legal 500 2021

This year’s Legal 500 ranks bpv in top spots, again recommending the Czech office in seven and the Slovak office in four areas.

bpv is highly recommended in employment law (“The 'excellent' team at has a strong track record handling domestic and cross-border employment issues for multinational corporates and family-held companies. Group head Arthur Braun has over 25 years of experience advising on the Czech and Slovak employment aspects of corporate transactions. Of counsel Lucie Kalašová focuses on employment litigation and is skilled in data protection work.” or “Zuzana Dzilská is a really hands-on lawyer, who has provided pragmatic labour and employment advice – very much appreciated within the context of our multinational projects.”) and real estate law (“bpv Braun Partners handles a range of construction development projects and investment matters. Practice co-head Jiří Bárta advises on transactions and has a specialism in environmental law. Fellow co-head Miroslav Dudek handles real-estate-related M&A transactions for local and global developer clients. The group remains a popular destination for German clients and can handle cross-border deals via its Bratislava office.” or “Jiří Bárta and Gabriela Porupková both stand out as the leading individuals in the corporate and real estate practices. Both are business minded legal counsels with deep understanding of the industry and legal issues affecting the industry. Rarely one can see such a degree of professionalism and determination to be the best for the client.”).

In the category of projects and energy, Legal 500 emphasizes: “At bpv Braun Partners, the team is jointly led by Marc Müller, Pavel Vincík and David Vosol and assists high-profile energy sector names with M&A matters and regulatory issues. Oil and gas matters also feature in the work-load, handled by Vincík. The firm’s Bratislava office facilitates cross-border work.”

In TMT it mentions both Pavel Vincík and Arthur Braun and pointing out the “excellent service” bpv provides, for commercial law, corporate law and mergers & acquisitions the team is noted for its “diligence and prompt advice“ emphasizing that “Igor Augustinič reacts promptly and accurate to our requirements; gives advice beyond the raised question and advises broadly.” and mentioning managing partner “Arthur Braun: prompt reaction and helpful advice.” Legal500 also recommends bpv BRAUN PARTNERS for banking, finance and capital markets (specifically partners David Vosol, Arthur Braun and Igor Augustinič) and dispute resolution (“Led by Pavel Vincík, the team handles the enforcement of arbitral awards and cross-border court proceedings. Key names in the practice include Marc Müller and insolvency expert Martin Cír.”).