A&O Shearman covers all aspects of a wide range of transactions across the real estate and construction industry. The team is able to draw upon its banking and M&A specialisms to assist clients with real estate transactions, including sales and acquisition of properties, commercial leases and permitting advice. Team members specialise in offering niche services including construction litigation and arbitration, with co-head of the real estate department Matej Košalko experienced in handing construction disputes in PPP projects, and under FIDIC and other EPC forms of contracts. Tomáš Búry also co-heads the practice and draws upon his corporate and M&A experience to advise on a large number of real estate transactions, as well as in energy, infrastructure and real estate projects. Lenka Letková  recently joined the firm from Sparring.

Barger Prekop s.r.o.‘s handles a broad range of work across Slovakia's real estate and construction industry. Adrian Barger co-leads the practice with Marcel Tuhý, both of whom specialise in real estate M&A, development and construction, as well as real estate project financing. Monika Simorova handles real estate litigations, restitutions and facility management contracts, and Matus Lahky is noted for his practice spanning real estate acquisitions and permitting and development work. Peter Petho is a key name from the firm.

CMS finds its strengths in handling cross-border sales and acquisitions involving real estate portfolio across the CEE region, as well as providing advice on leasing agenda, construction and development projects, as well as construction litigation. Team members are noted for their specialism in office and logistics assets, as well as leasing matters, having advised on notable transactions involving greenfield projects and lease agreements for large international companies entering the Slovak market. Michal Huťan leads the real estate and construction team in Bratislava, and is noted for his expertise advising on high-end real estate transactions, as well as development projects involving leading international automotive manufacturers. Soňa Hanková also leads the team and is experienced in a broad range of services including handling cross-border projects, real estate portfolios and FIDIC contracts. Juraj Fuska and Natália Jánošková are key names from the firm. Martin Jurecko joined the firm in November 2024 from Advokátska kancelária MCL, s.r.o.

The Bratislava office of Dentons is well-regarded for the full service it provides to clients, as well as its involvement in a significant number of the high-profile real estate transactions, acquisitions and disposals in the Slovak Republic. In real estate financing, team members including Petra Štrbová are experienced in handling matters for lenders and borrowers on real estate finance deals, while on construction contracts, Peter Panek has advised large construction companies on projects including the construction of warehouses within Slovakia and Hungary. Martin Mendel leads the Bratislava practice, and has a strong track record acting in a vast amount of high-profile real estate deals in the market and takes the lead on matters related to lease agreements and construction disputes. Juraj Gyárfáš is noted for his expertise in leading in real estate transactions, and Drahomír Široký is a key name.

Having recently bolstered its real estate team after the completed acquisition of Noerr, Kinstellar expertly advises leading domestic and international clients on a range of services encompassing land sales, planning and development, negotiation of agreements with constructors, as well as tax advice and tax structuring for real estate M&A deals. The team benefits from its close collaboration with both its banking and finance department and M&A practice to provide clients with a ‘full service under one roof.’ Roman Oleksik leads the team alongside Dáša Labašová, with Oleksik experienced in a variety of services including property litigation, lease agreements and purchases, while Labasova leads the real estate services line in the Slovak office. Viliam Myšička is the managing partner and is focused on real estate M&A, and Tomáš Melišek  focuses on transactions and real estate financing.

RELEVANS Law Firm specialises in providing legal advice on a comprehensive list of projects, ranging from administrative to residential, logistics and industrial, while also providing support on international property transactions and development project coverage such as legal advice on zoning, building and approval procedures. Marián Masarik  leads the practice and is experienced in providing legal advice on international transactions and acquisitions for leading developers, including advising on the sale and lease of residential and non-residential premises. Pavol Solár practice spans across Central Europe and has had an active role in transactions and construction of real estate assets, while Eduard Pajdlhauser assists with the preparation of contractual documents related to real estate law.

The real estate and construction team at Ružička & Partners s.r.o. has been instrumental in a number of pioneering and high-profile construction projects, as well as major road infrastructure projects. Led by Ján Azud who is noted for his involvement in high-profile government infrastructure work, team members under Azud have been involved in assisting the Government with greenfield investment projects, as well as providing advisory services on the development of a new nuclear reactor. Managing partner Jaroslav Ružička is strong in handling real estate and construction disputes, as well as advisory services within public-private partnerships, while Eugen Gronych advises domestic and international banks and investment funds on financing and re-financing real estate development. Peter Bartoš is a name to watch.

 

Led by real estate acquisitions and construction contact expert , Cechová & Partners cover a broad range of services, from representing clients in matters regarding office, retail and industrial leases, to real estate litigation, including title disputes, as well as large property deala.Tomas Rybar and Michal Simunic specialise in land ownership matters and lease negotiations, while Kristína Maschkanová is primarily involved in real estate litigation and easement contracts.

Hillbridges covers a full range of services relating to greenfield projects including navigating ownership structures and addressing infrastructure challenges, as well as experience in commercial real estate transactions involving investment structuring, acquisition, development and financing. Andrej Adamčík, Martin Čabák, Zoran Draškovič and Peter Hodál are the key contacts.

Within real estate, LEGATE, s.r.o provides a broad variety of services for its clients, with expertise in combining elements of tax with the impact on clients with issues including residential zoning plans, pre-acquisition due diligence assessments and real estate acquisitions and projects. Led by Peter Vrábel, Alena Pláňavská and Norbert Havrila, who was recently promoted to partner, the team covers a variety of residential and non-residential project developments as well as the drafting of EPC contracts. Adam Masár and Laura Smutná recently joined the firm.

SOUKENÍK – ŠTRPKA, s. r. o.‘s development and real estate practice is led by David Soukenik and also includes recently promoted partner Lukas Stefanik and Jozef Nádaský, all three of which have been active in real estate and construction arbitrations, having represented government agencies and clients in dispute adjudication board proceedings. Team members are also active in other real estate services, ranging from advising in public land and construction law issues, to the sale and transfer of various real estate developments. Roman Oršula is a name to watch owing to his work in zoning, construction and building approval advice.

Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. is led by managing partner Tatiana Prokopová, who is respected for her experience in representing foreign embassies, as well as handling real estate transactions and construction permitting matters. Other key members of the team include Lenka Landro, who advises on a variety of real estate matters ranging from title due diligence, to property disposals, construction, permitting and leasing. Both Prokopova and Landro, alongside Katarína Ottová, were instrumental in the property acquisition and development for the new US Embassy compound in central Bratislava.

Bartošík Šváby s.r.o. (former BS Legal s.r.o.) is active in real estate transactions, as well as assisting real estate fund managers and investors in negotiating lease agreements and the operation and management of existing assets. Head of the practice, Peter Bartošík is skilled in handling real estate transactions for real estate developers, as well as providing assistance on asset management and leasing matters. Igor Šváby is noted for his expertise related to shopping centres, development projects and planning and zoning proceedings.

BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. provides assistance in a broad range of services including, but not constrained to, real estate transactions. The team, led by Vladimir Policka, works in close collaboration with its dispute resolution and corporate teams to assist developers and buyers and sellers in their acquisition projects. Matej Blahút has been involved in the negotiation of leases for non-residential premises, and Martin Matejka recently joined the firm from Taylor Wessing Slovakia.

bnt attorneys in CEE is experienced in financing real estate transactions, as well as preparing and negotiating lease agreements for all types of real estate. Zuzana Chudáčková  leads the real estate practice group and combines her tax expertise to provide clients with a full service in their real estate transactions, both from the structuring and negotiating of them to the tax issues. Roman Gašparík negotiates lease agreements for all types of real estate, and is an expert in agricultural and forest land transactions.

bpv Braun Partners s.r.o. advokáti works closely with other members of the firm's broader presence across the CEE region, with the department providing a cross-border service within real estate projects including development, investment and construction. Led by Igor Augustinič who is skilled in handling multipurpose administrative and shopping centre projects, team members have advised commercial banks with their property portfolios and have advised retail groups on greenfield sites. Zuzana Dzilská is a further key name.

Led by Dagmar Yoder, who specialises in commercial leases and advising institutional landlords of all types of commercial real estate, Deloitte Legal s. r. o. covers a variety of real estate deals, with an increased focus on ESG initiatives focused on transactions, lease relationships and construction. The firm benefits from its close collaboration with the wider Deloitte Legal network, which allows them to handle matters for international clients that require assistance in the Slovak market and in industry-specific issues. Róbert Minachin and Veronika Patúšová are further key names.

HKV Law Firm s.r.o. handles a range of work relating to real estate projects, ranging from acquisitions, to planning, construction, expansion and sale of land for both domestic and international clients. The team is led by Roman Hamala and Martin Kluch, both partners who are experienced in assisting clients from numerous industry sectors such as energy and telecommunications. Hamala utilises his international experience in acquisition and restructuring cross-border transactions, and Kluch focuses on the buy and sell-side of real estate M&A. The firm integrates its corporate, real estate, financing and commercial advice practices to assist on large-scale projects including the development of residential districts. Martin Hricko is a key senior associate.

Ments attorneys real estate practice has a particular focus on logistics and commercial leases, having advised multiple clients on major shopping and retail centres in the Slovak Republic, as well as the Czech Republic over the past year. The team has also been active in real estate development, covering services related to due diligence, zoning regulation and financing. Founding partner Peter Makýš leads the practice and specialises in commercial real estate matters, while Lukáš Michálik navigates real estate acquisitions and lease negotiations for commercial clients.

Poláček & Partners advises clients on a range of real estate and construction work. The team provides services concerning the structuring of transactions, performance of legal due diligence and the drafting and negotiating of transaction documentation. Pavol Poláček heads the real estate and construction team alongside Šimon Hudák, and represents clients in litigation arising from the construction of infrastructure, residential and mixed-use projects. Jakub Žák is a key name from the practice.

Stentors covers a comprehensive list of services within real estate and construciton, ranging from the purchase, sale and leasing to advising on development projects, expansions and real estate acquisitions for clients across the CEE region. Team members are adept in handling FIDIC form contracts and non-FIDIC assignments, with founding partner Vladimír Kordoš experienced in a mix of real estate and corporate matters. Michal Hulena co-leads the practice and combines his banking expertise with real estate to assist banks and other financial services clients with real estate matters.

Taylor Wessing Slovakia is able to provide a full service within real estate and construction for clients across the CEE region as part of the firm's wider network. Peter Malovec leads the team after recently joining from an in-house role at HB Reavis Group, and is experienced in pan-European real estate transactions, as well as divestments, joint ventures and acquisitions. Silvia Hlavačková  specialises in advising on the sale and purchase of real estate property, and is experienced in construction projects. Andrej Leontiev is a further key name from the firm.

Beatow Partners s.r.o is skilled in advice on leasing related stuff, particularly in the context of advising operators of shopping centres on leases with its tenants, as well as providing assistance with the acquisition and sale of real estate. Oliver Weber heads the real estate practice, and advises international and domestic clients on their ongoing real estate matters, and Peter Mikletič is a key name.

Eversheds Sutherland, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. supports domestic and multinational clients with their real estate transactions, as well as advising tenants in connection with their retail and industry leases. Annamária Tóthová leads the real estate practice, while Bernhard Hager, Mária Sadloňová and Ján Macej are key names from the firm.

G. Lehnert s.r.o.‘s real estate and construction team covers advisory services within construction projects, from advising on the construction procedures for clients in biodiesels and the production of rapeseed oil, to negotiating contracts with companies and technology suppliers. Tomáš Luščoň and Jana Tögelová both lead the practice, and Dalimír Jančovič recently joined the firm.

HAVEL & PARTNERS S.R.O., ATTORNEYS AT LAW covers a broad range of services within real estate and construction law, from advising on transactions through to projects. Within the public sector, team members have been active in advising clients in PPP projects and assisting the state with tenders. Ondřej Majer leads the practice.

L/R/P advokáti, s.r.o. services clients on a variety of real estate matters, from work involving land, residential buildings and retail centres to real estate acquisitions. Tomáš Lysina and Lukáš Bielovič both lead the team, with Lysina specialising in construction developments, and Beilovic experienced in land-use and building proceedings.

Led by Lubomir Lesko and Andrea Butasova, PETERKA & PARTNERS covers a pan-regional practice across the region for clients needing assistance in matters relating to the acquisition and financing of real estate, to development, leasing, permitting and litigation. The firm has been active in supporting local developers, as well as aiding in cross-border transactions and greenfield projects. Andrea Miklasova is n additional key name from the firm.

WISE3 s.r.o. handles a variety of services within real estate, from acquisition, financing to transactions and real estate disputes. Michal Delinčák leads the practice and advises clients on the acquisition and divestment of their real estate projects. Michal Ridzoň , Marianna Ridzoňová and Simona Šašinková are additional key names.

Wolf Theiss is skilled in handling domestic and multijurisdictional real estate and construction transactions for clients in real estate development and investing. Bruno Štefánik heads the team and advises clients on development, acquisitions and advises on projects, and receives support from Vladimír Šimkovic who handles the negotiation of numerous leases.