Tomas Bury
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Tomas Bury

Counsel

Email

tomas.bury@aoshearman.com

Phone

+421 2 5920 2402

Offices

Bratislava

V-CARD
Tomáš specialises in M&A and corporate law matters, particularly in regulated industries.

He has a proven track record of successfully managing both cross-border and domestic transactions, including private and competitive acquisitions, disposals, corporate reorganisations, and joint ventures. In recent years, Tomáš has advised clients on a number of high-profile M&A transactions on Slovak and CEE market, in particular in the sectors of energy and infrastructure, technology, financial institutions, industrials, and private capital clients.

Additionally, Tomáš has significant expertise in venture capital transactions as well as comprehensive knowledge of real estate transactions .

Clients frequently praise Tomáš for his pragmatic and commercial approach and for being an excellent negotiator, with the ability to navigate complex negotiations and achieve favourable outcomes. 

Expertise

Industries

Experience

Representative matters

  • Valeo Foods Unlimited Company, an Irish multinational producer of branded food and beverage products, a portfolio company of Bain Capital, in connection with contemplated acquisition of 100% shares in IDC Holding, a.s., the largest producer of confectionery and durable baked goods in Slovakia.
  • E.ON SE on consolidation of two energy incumbents in Slovakia, namely Zapadoslovenska energetika, a.s. (ZSE) (primarily the electricity supplier and distribution system operator in Western Slovakia) and Východoslovenská energetika holding, a.s. (VSE)(primarily the electricity supplier and distribution system operator in Easter).
  • Cisco Systems on the acquisition of Slovakia-based Sli.do technology company, that provides audience engagement platform that enables real-time feedback and insight before, during and after any meeting or event via dynamic polls, Q&A, quizzes, word clouds, surveys and more.
  • Epic Games, Inc. on the acquisition of Capturing Reality, s.r.o. (CR) from the individual founders of CR. CR is developing a state-of-the-art photogrammetry software tool - RealityCapture, currently the fastest solution on the market enabling automatic creation of virtual reality scenes, textured 3D meshes, orthographic projections, geo-referenced maps and much more from images and/or laser scans.
  • A privately held investment company on its acquisition of the leading European diagnostic services provider combining laboratory, pathology and imaging expertise for patients and caregivers.
  • Doordash on the acquisition of Finnish food-delivery company Wolt Enterprises for EUR 7 billion, which includes also all CEE subsidiaries of Wolt.
  • Asahi on the acquisition of the CEE beer business, including Pilsner Urquell, Topvar, Saris, from AB InBev after its merger with SAB Miller.
  • W.A.G. payment solutions , a.s. (CZ) on acquisition of a majority interest in Sygic, a.s, leading provider of mobile-app-based navigation.
  • Gotion High-tech Co. Ltd, a company specializing in power battery for new energy vehicles and solutions for storing energy, in relation to setting up a giga-factory JV with InoBat; and applying for government aid.
  • Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets on the acquisition of a 30% stake in EP Infrastructure, a portfolio of infrastructure assets (gas TSO, gas DSO, underground gas storages, electricity DSO and gas and electricity suppliers and producers), from EPH.
  • European Investment Bank on a set-up of new EUR 50 million venture capital fund in Slovakia (Venture to Future Fund).

Pro bono

  • Member of legal and tax committee at SLOVCA (Slovak Venture Capital and Private Equity Association). The committee focuses on legislative initiatives aimed at improving the law of commercial companies and the M&A/PE/VC ecosystem.

Published Work

Tomáš has led preparation of the model documentation for the venture capital transactions in Slovakia under auspices of the Slovak Venture Capital Associations (SLOVCA).

Speaking Engagements

M&A in Slovakia – conference organized by C. H. Beck (publisher) 2023

Compliance days – conference organized by Compliance Circle 2023

M&A in Slovakia – conference organized by C. H. Beck (publisher) 2020

M&A in Slovakia – conference organized by C.H. Beck (publisher) 2019

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

Board member at American Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia

Recognition

“Tomáš Búry has an excellent understanding of his client's objectives, identification of risks and their clear mitigation.”
Chambers and Partners Europe, 2025
“He is very responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.”
Chambers and Partners Europe 2025

Awards

Band 3, Chambers & Partners Slovakia, Corporate/M&A, 2025

Next Generation Partner, Legal 500 Slovakia, Commercial, corporate/M&A, 2025

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted as Advocate, Slovakia, 2014

Academic

JUDr., Law, Pan-European University in Bratislava, 2013

Mgr, Law, Comenius University in Bratislava, 2010

Languages

English, Slovak
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.