bpv BRAUN PARTNERS
Press release
Date: 20 June 2025
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS advised Maestrani on the Czech law aspects in the acquisition of Belgian chocolate manufacturer Delafaille with a major Czech subsidiary
The international law firm bpv BRAUN PARTNERS advised Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen AG on the Czech law aspects, including legal due diligence, in connection with the acquisition of the Belgian praline manufacturer Delafaille including the Czech subsidiary Ostrapack s.r.o., based in Ostrava – an important packaging center specializing in chocolate co-packing services.
Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen AG, is one of Switzerland’s oldest chocolate manufacturers. Delafaille´s Czech subsidiary Ostrapack specializes in chocolate products and has been a trusted expert in chocolate packaging since 2001. Its professionally trained team can expand to up to 300 workers during peak season. The company operates a high-level IFS Food-certified facility. The production site spans 12,000 square meters, including 5,000 square meters with controlled temperature conditions.
Kellerhals Carad Basel as the main advisor led the transaction, Van Bael Bellis advised on the Belgium law aspects. Legal advice on Czech law aspects during due diligence and the entire transaction was provided by the team of bpv BRAUN PARTNERS led by managing partner Arthur Braun, M.A. and lawyers Mgr. Markéta Kleinová, Mgr. Ivana Horáková and Mgr. Sabina Škrobánková.
More information about transaction here.
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS is one of the most prominent international law firms in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It is also a founding member of the bpv LEGAL alliance, a close association of law firms that has been working together in Central and Eastern Europe for many years. Its team consists of 47 lawyers who offer extensive services to clients from the most important Czech, Slovak and international corporations in many legal sectors. The main activities of bpv BRAUN PARTNERS include M&A, corporate law, real estate law and tax advisory. Its specialists also provide services in the areas of intellectual property, IT, competition and employment law and represent their clients before Czech, Slovak and German courts and arbitration tribunals. For more information, please visit our website www.bpv-bp.com.
Contact:
bpv Braun Partners s.r.o. advokáti
Mgr. Eva Koloničná
eva.kolonicna@bpv-bp.com
Tel: +420 224 490 000