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bpv Huegel

Corporate/M&A

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bpv Huegel

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Our Corporate/M&A practice is one of the premier practices in the Austrian market. We advise our clients on national, multi-national and cross-border M&A transactions. Our clients recognise and value our law firm by engaging us in the most complex and demanding transactions.

We advise on the full spectrum of M&A transactions across all industries and deal sizes, national and cross-border transactions, including private M&A, public tender offers, transactions for listed companies, private equity and venture capital transactions, auction sales, privatisations, strategic alliances and joint ventures.

Our full-service approach provides a significant advantage to our clients. We are ideally positioned by working closely with our market-leading practice groups at bpv Huegel, including competition, tax, employment, regulatory, procurement, IP/IT, dispute resolution/litigation, financing, capital markets and real estate. We regularly advise on corporate restructurings, including insolvency matters and distressed M&A, as well as corporate litigation and corporate governance matters.

bpv Huegel regularly advises on significant high-profile transactions, including in recent years the €760m sale of CA Immo stake (top 3 inbound transaction 2018), the €360m acquisition of S lMMO stake, the €4.1bn merger between RZB and listed RBI and the intended takeover of Niki Luftfahrt by International Airlines Group and subsequent setting up of a new airline in Austria.

Industries (1)

  • We advise on the full spectrum of M&A transactions across all industries.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The team at the law firm bpv Huegel is well known in the Austrian market for offering strength in M&A transactions and joint venture agreements. The law firm assists with cross-border matters, working in cooperation with its international network. The practice is further involved in restructurings, investment transactions and takeover offers. bpv Huegel frequently advises clients from the financial services, energy and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • bpv Huegel advised IMMOFINANZ on the EUR608.5 million increase of its shareholding in S IMMO.

Strengths

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  • bpv Huegel's strengths lie in its extensive knowledge of the legal matter as well as its hands-on mentality, great know-how and out-of-the-box solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • We appreciate bpv Huegel for its high level of technical expertise combined with its pragmatic implementation and good understanding of business. It also has a high level of personal commitment.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • bpv Huegel is characterised by exceptional service quality, remarkable availability and unparalleled flexibility. The team is consistently dedicated to finding the optimal solution for the client.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • If you need help, you get the appropriate support very quickly.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The bpv Huegel team is committed, responsive, customer-oriented and flexible.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Elke Napokoj
    Band 2Elke Napokoj

    Elke Napokoj

    Elke Napokoj is trusted for her strength in complex cross-border acquisitions and sales on behalf of clients active in the technology, healthcare and natural resources sectors. She also assists with restructuring matters and corporate governance matters.

    • It is great to work with Elke Napokoj. She is very responsive, always up to date and very much to the point.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • We are more than satisfied with her support and expertise, as well as with her outstanding client communication abilities and her clear drive to find practical solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • I always feel that I can completely rely on Elke Napokoj. I appreciate her directness and no-nonsense approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Elke Napokoj can really explain sophisticated matters so that they are easy to understand and has good knowledge of the Austrian and European M&A market.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Elke Napokoj is outstanding in terms of proactivity and effort. As a solution-oriented person, she provides valuable support in transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 4Florian Gibitz
    Band 4Florian Gibitz

    Florian Gibitz

    Florian Gibitz is recommended for his skill in handling acquisitions, divestments and strategic portfolio exits. He works on both the buy and sell sides and is visible particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

    • Florian Gibitz fully understands and engages in the rationale of the transaction, hence enabling him to provide the appropriate legal framework.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 4Thomas Lettau
    Band 4Thomas Lettau

    Thomas Lettau

    Clients mandate Thomas Lettau for his experience in cross-border sales and acquisitions, as well as joint ventures and restructurings. He offers further strength in auction processes and market entries.

    • Thomas Lettau is an excellent transaction attorney.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Thomas Lettau is characterised by a great overview in complex projects. He is also willing to go the extra mile if necessary.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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