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BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o.

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BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. assists banks, debtors and financial institutions with their financing transactions on a domestic and cross-border scale. Miroslav Fašung and Matej Blahút jointly lead the practice; the former specialises in bond issues and related matters, while the latter is noted for his expertise in real estate project financing. Vladimír Polička is experienced in corporate lending, acquisition and leveraged finance, and asset finance.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is flexible and responds swiftly. Availability is great.’

  • ‘The team is highly professional. We appreciate the individual approach towards our company and the deep understanding of our business and needs.’

  • ‘The dedication of BBH's lawyers is on an exceptional level. What makes it even more exceptional is the fact that this is being experienced by us regardless of the complexity of the problem they are solving for us.’

  • ‘Great coverage of the sector.’

  • ‘Matej Blahút - great involvement and communication, always available.’

Key clients

  • MH Teplárenský holding, a.s.
  • UniCredit Bank S.A., Romania, Raiffeisen Bank S.A., Romania and other club lenders
  • Czechoslovak Group
  • BFF Central Europe
  • Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG

Work highlights

  • Advised MH Teplárenský holding, as the borrower, on a €160m ESG-linked syndicated club financing.
  • Advising a club of lenders, led by Banca Comerciala Romana, on the refinancing of a €127m loan to Green Group.
  • Advised BFF Central Europe on its obligations under Slovak AML regulations with respect to public authorities.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Miroslav Fašung

Miroslav Fašung

BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o.

Miroslav Fašung is a Partner  and, concurrently, the Managing Partner with BBH SK co-heading the M&A and corporate department and Banking and Finance department and heading the Capital markets, Energy and Competition departments in BBH SK. Mr. Fašung specializes, among others, in bond emissions, whereby he has participated in many significant listings in the Slovak Republic and abroad. Mr. Fašung  is also a respected expert in the field of Environmental Law, regularly participating in the preparation of related legal acts. During his over 20 years of practice, Miro has advised on many significant transactions and projects, including, among others, the creation of EPH, the acquisition of the majority stake in Poštová banka by J&T Group, Eurobond emissions for EPH, Slovak bond emissions for J&T BANKA, SkyToll international tenders, and many more. Miro has also acted for clients such as PPF Group and ČEZ Group as legal advisor in a number of M&A transactions.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Miroslav Fašung, Matej Blahút

Other key lawyers

Vladimír Polička