Elke Napokoj
bpv HügelPraised by clients for ‘delivering beyond expectation’, bpv Hügel's diverse caseload primarily encompasses corporate and M&A matters, with a particular specialism in multi-jurisdictional transactions. Co-head Thomas Lettau is described as a 'first choice for complex transactions across all industries’, whereas co-head Elke Napokoj’s broad practice includes advice on acquisitions and spin-offs. With an ‘excellent understanding of the financial industry’, Christoph Nauer handles numerous of the firm’s most complex and high-volume mandates.
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Testimonials
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'We were always extremely fund of their way to negotiate and structure the deals.’
‘Exceptional collaboration with Thomas Lettau. He and his team are delivering beyond expectation. ’
‘Great communication, vast experience, down-to-earth approach. ’
'We highly recommend the firm. Fantastic service. They have an incredible track record across the board. Really first-class advice and go-to firm for corporate, M&A, finance and capital markets in particular. Really excellent corporate/M&A department, first choice for complex, high-value transactions. bpv has a strong presence in CEE, giving it an edge in cross-border matters.'
'A key-person is Christoph Nauer. You want him on your side: smart, calm and strategic. He has an impressive track record in public M&A, great corporate know-how and an excellent understanding of the financial industry. We further recommend Thomas Lettau as excellent corporate and M&A lawyer who is clearly first choice for complex transactions across all industries. He impressed with strong PE capabilities.'
'Christoph Nauer - excellent in M&A und commercial law. Thomas Lettau - outstanding in negotiations.'
Key clients
- IMMOFINANZ AG
- RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG
- Valenva SE
- Unibail-Rodamco Westwood S.A.
- BP Europa SE
- VERBUND AG
- OMV Aktiengesellschaft
- HYPO NOE Landesbank
- BAWAG P.S.K
- Cemex S.A.
- International Airlines Group
- Vueling Airlines SA
- Hookipa Biotech AG
- REHAU Group
- Enso hydro
- Sapura Offshore SDN BHD
- ISS Group
- STRABAG SE
- Zeus Packaging Group
- AVS Marketingberatung Gesellschaft m.b.H.
- DDS Digital Documentation Systems GmbH
- dogado GmbH
- eHydro 500
- Haufe Group
- KELLER AG für Druckmesstechnik
- Würth Group
- Global Hydro Energy GmbH
- Aurelius Group
- Mayr Melnhof Group
- FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised STRABAG SE on the €580m takeover offer of core shareholders combined with the €400m back-to-back acquisition of tendered shares as treasury shares.
- Advised Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 4 on the sale of Energie Steiermark stake to the Province of Styria for a purchase price of €525m.
- Advised European Directories Group, a portfolio company of PE house Triton Partners, on the sale of dogado group to the international private equity firm Cinven and investor Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.
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Elke Napokoj, Thomas Lettau