Dentons’ strong interdisciplinary ties with its banking and finance practice sees it continuously undertaking a range of high-profile transactions for debtors and creditors. The large practice acts for an impressive range of blue-chip companies, property groups, wealth funds and large domestic entities on multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, sales, refinancings and mixed-use development projects as well as construction disputes. Martin Mendel and Jozef Buday jointly lead the team and are recommended for real estate financing and disputes. Peter Kubina is also recommended.

The team at Kinstellar cooperates closely with both the M&A and banking and finance practices to handle a comprehensive range of high-value transactions and developments for a number of leading local, regional and international clients in the logistics, TMT, financial services and alternative investments sectors. The firm is a frequent partner for a number of transatlantic law firms, who turn to the team for its expertise in cross-border acquisitions and project development, both residential and non-residential. The team is led by Roman Oleksik and Viliam Myšička who are recommended for restructuring and insolvency matters.

White & Case s.r.o handles a wide range of big-ticket transactional and regulatory matters; it also acts for multinational private sector entities and municipal bodies on complex mixed-use developments. The practice is jointly led by Marek Staroň and Juraj Fuska, who focus on real estate financing, and greenfield and brownfield investment projects, respectively. Vladimír Ivančo is recommended for domestic and cross-border real estate transactions.

Cechová & Partners is an active player in the market, with a very strong reputation among local and international clients. The team handles leasing, cross-border acquisitions and disposals, particularly for clients in the energy, construction and manufacturing space. It also leverages its expertise in planning and zoning to handle construction disputes. Practice head Lenka Šubeníková is recommended.

CMS’ deep regional ties ensure that it is acting on a number of cross-border sales and acquisitions for a range of blue-chip companies and large Slovak entities, both public and private. The team is particularly noted for its capability in high-value commercial and logistics transactions, regularly advising on leasing matters and site investments for municipal authorities, renewable energy providers, retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. Michal Huťan and Peter Šimo jointly lead the practice.

RELEVANS Law Firm’s experience with large-scale projects makes it a popular choice for major real estate developers operating in the local market. The team advises on a significant number of complex municipal and mixed-use commercial and residential developments, drawing on its varied expertise in permitting, zoning, construction contracting and infrastructure. Real estate financing, leasing and operations matters also feature in its recent mandates, which the firm regularly advises leading facility services providers, retail networks and investment funds. Practice head Marián Masarik and senior associate Pavol Solár are the key names to note.

Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o.’s strength in real estate litigation sees it acting on a number of complex title disputes, restitutions and land-use matters for Slovak municipalities, multinational clients and foreign embassies operating in the region. It also advises on asset transactions, urban development projects and leasing mandates for its largely international client base. Tatiana Prokopová rejoined as the firm's managing partner and practice head, having spent the previous five years as the general counsel of a foreign real estate developer.

The team at bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. advises Slovak and CEE region banks, developers and leasers on greenfield site developments and other mixed-use projects. Utilising its close links with its Prague and Vienna offices, it acts on high-value transactions for commercial banks with significant property portfolios. The team is led by Igor Augustinič and Prague-based Jiří Bárta .

Deloitte Legal s. r. o.’s multidisciplinary approach and tax department integration makes it well equipped to assist a range of regional clients with real estate transactions and leasing matters. Its recent caseload includes a number of cross-border acquisitions and development projects which it advises real estate holding companies, logistics parks and warehouse developers. Practice head Dagmar Yoder is highly experienced in commercial leasing and logistics projects.

LEGATE, s.r.o regularly handles regulatory matters, mixed-use acquisitions, real estate financing, brownfield projects for energy and natural resources developments and greenfield site acquisitions for new residential complexes. Its integrated tax offering and cross-border capabilities sees it acting for a range of clients in the energy, infrastructure, logistics and agriculture sectors. The team is jointly led by Peter Vrábel, Alena Pláňavská and Miroslav Dudlák.

Noerr's multidisciplinary offering allows it to assist domestic, regional and international clients with their investments in Slovakia. Pavol Rak is a key name to note.

Taylor Wessing Slovakia is instructed by leading international retail chains on various real estate-related projects. Silvia Hlavačková and Andrej Leontiev are recommended.

Wolf Theiss handles cross-border real estate transactions for investors and developers; it also advises commercial tenants and landlords on leasing matters. The team is supported by the firm's corporate, M&A, banking and competition teams.

BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. acts on cross-border real estate transactions for leading regional sellers and investors in the fields of banking, finance and private equity. Recent mandates include development projects, site acquisitions, and commercial disposals. Olga Beláňová and leasing-focused Matej Blahút jointly lead the team.

The team at Eversheds Sutherland, advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. regularly acts on share deal acquisitions and commercial developments, and on a number of leasing matters for blue-chip companies with Slovak operations. It also advises on the regulatory and compliance aspects of construction mandates. Bernhard Hager leads the practice.

The team at SOUKENÍK – ŠTRPKA, s. r. o. advises a number of Slovak commercial and municipal clients on mixed-use development projects and contentious matters including lease disputes, land use damages claims and construction arbitrations. David Soukeník and Jozef Nádaský are noted.