Banking & Finance
bnt Neupert Ivanova & Kolegi's Banking and Finance practice provides comprehensive legal services to both finance providers and users, ensuring a balanced understanding of each party's needs. Their expertise encompasses real estate finance, including drafting and negotiating loan agreements and security documents, as well as conducting legal due diligence and issuing legal opinions. They offer advisory services for project refinancing, serving banks, developers, and funds across the Central and Eastern European region, and provide guidance on mortgage documentation and retail finance. Their proficiency extends to investment project finance, advising various stakeholders on financing investment projects across diverse industries.
Business
bnt Neupert Ivanova & Kolegi provides comprehensive legal services in business law, assisting clients with corporate and M&A matters, dispute resolution, employment law, and real estate transactions. Their multilingual team offers tailored advice to both local and international clients, ensuring effective navigation through complex legal landscapes. The firm's partners, including Stela Ivanova LL.M., Daniel Gößling, Martin Neupert, and Sebastian Harschneck, bring extensive expertise to support clients in achieving their business objectives.
Corporate & Commercial
bnt Neupert Ivanova & Kolegi offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, assisting clients with company formations, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and due diligence. Their expertise extends to drafting and negotiating contracts for real estate development, construction, distributorship, franchising, licensing, and supply agreements. The firm also provides guidance on tax law, financial accounting, risk management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring clients navigate complex legal frameworks effectively. Their clientele includes start-ups, investors, business owners, and listed organizations across various sectors such as real estate, construction, tourism, manufacturing, supply chain, and insurance. Additionally, they offer representation in bankruptcy procedures, litigation, and dispute management, aiming to protect clients' interests and facilitate their business growth.
Employment & Labor
bnt Neupert Ivanova & Kolegi offers comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, assisting clients with matters such as employment discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour compliance, and the development of employee handbooks and policies. Their team provides strategic advice to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, and represents clients in administrative proceedings before agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They also conduct workplace investigations and offer training programs on employment law topics, helping clients navigate the complexities of the employment landscape.
Energy, Environment & ESG
bnt Neupert Ivanova & Kolegi offers comprehensive legal services in the Energy, Environment, and ESG sectors, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessments, and the development of sustainable business strategies. Their expertise includes advising on energy projects, navigating environmental regulations, and implementing ESG frameworks to enhance corporate responsibility and sustainability. The firm supports clients in achieving their environmental and social objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and standards.
Intellectual Property
bnt Neupert Ivanova & Kolegi offers comprehensive legal services in intellectual property, technology, and data protection. Their interdisciplinary team of attorneys and patent and trademark specialists provides tailored advice on software and IT contracts, licensing-including open-source software-IT outsourcing, cloud services, data governance, privacy (including GDPR compliance), cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI and machine learning, trademark and design prosecution, and media and entertainment. With a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe and a deep understanding of local laws and industry practices, they assist clients in cross-border contracts, projects, transactions, nearshoring, and scaling business operations across the region.
Lawsuits & Disputes
bnt Neupert Ivanova & Kolegi offers comprehensive legal services in the field of lawsuits and disputes, providing clients with expert representation in various litigation matters. Their team of experienced attorneys is well-versed in handling complex cases, including corporate disputes, insolvency proceedings, and real estate conflicts. They are committed to delivering strategic solutions tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring effective resolution of disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. With a deep understanding of both local and international legal frameworks, they adeptly navigate cross-border disputes, safeguarding clients' interests in diverse jurisdictions.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
bnt Neupert Ivanova & Kolegi offers comprehensive legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecommunications sectors, providing 360-degree advice on new technology, IT, intellectual property, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Their interdisciplinary team of attorneys and patent & trademark attorneys possesses technical expertise and industry experience, enabling them to identify and protect clients' business needs and goals. With a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe and a deep understanding of local laws and industry practices, they deliver tailored advice on cross-border contracts, projects, transactions, nearshoring, and business scaling across the region. Their services encompass software and IT contracts, software licensing (including open-source), IT outsourcing, cloud services, data governance and privacy (including GDPR compliance), cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI and machine learning, trademark and design prosecution, intellectual property acquisition and licensing, and media and entertainment law.
Real Estate
bnt Neupert Ivanova & Kolegi offers comprehensive legal services in the real estate sector, assisting clients with property transactions, development projects, and regulatory compliance. The firm's expertise encompasses due diligence, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution, ensuring clients navigate the complexities of real estate law effectively. Key professionals in this practice area include Partner Martin Neupert, specializing in corporate law and real estate, and Senior Associate Krassimir Saharov, focusing on real estate and life sciences law.