Part of a cooperation between four independent law firms in Central and Eastern Europe, bpv Hügel is an Austrian firm based in Vienna. The firm was established in 1979 and currently employs more than 100 staff and around 50 lawyers.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a presence in capital markets, especially equity, where it routinely advises on both equity and equity-linked products, as well as innovative finance and acquisition structures with shares.

The firm often works on transactions with multi-jurisdictional elements and acts on capital markets compliance matters for issuers and investors alike.

M&A has traditionally been a source of strength for the firm. It works on public, private and distressed mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations, and provides general corporate advice. The firm has a strong multi-jurisdictional focus with more than half of its work in any given year often including cross-border elements.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Immofinanz, RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria, Valneva, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Verbund, AnaCap Financial Partners and ISS Group.