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Dentons is active in high-profile real estate transactions, and it also undertakes real estate finance tranactions for lenders and borrowers. On the contentious side, real estate and construction disputes are a key strength. Elsewhere, the team is knowledgeable about asset management and leasing issues. Marcell Clark and Peter Kubina are recommended, as is managing counsel Martin Mendel. The group was bolstered in 2019 by the arrival of Juraj Gyárfáš from Allen & Overy Bratislava, s.r.o..

Kinstellar is able to handle a full spectrum of real estate transactions, building on the firm's established M&A and finance expertise. The team is especially experienced in industrial and residential development work and often engages the firm's internationally based teams to provide cross-office support on complex transactions. Team heads Roman Oleksik and Viliam Myšička are recommended.

White & Case s.r.o is able to leverage its international presence to advise on leading cross-border real estate and construction transactions. Real estate management, financing, dispute resolution and tax mandates are also key areas of focus for the 'experienced' team. Marek Staroň, Juraj Fuska and senior associate Vladimír Ivančo are recommended.

Čechová & Partners is regularly engaged in significant real estate development projects and transactions, and is active in a range of zoning, leasing, dispute resolution and finance work for leading clients. Team head Lenka Šubeníková and Katarína Čechová are key figures.

Leveraging its international footprint, CMS is active in cross-border sales and acquisitions. It is also particularly strong in high-profile office transactions and logistics sector mandates, where it acts for well-known clients including multinational investors. Leasing, dispute resolution and development projects are also notable areas of expertise. Recently promoted partner Michal Huťan and Peter Šimo lead the team.

Paul Q Law Firm's real estate and construction department handles contentious and non-contentious instructions. Eduard Winkler and Boris Brhlovič are names to note.

The 'strong and stable' team at RELEVANS Law Firm provides its clients with 'the highest standard of high-quality legal services and it is capable of addressing any legal issue'. It is 'well known for its first-class services in real estate'. The team is engaged in complex real estate development projects and is instructed by one of the country's leading developers in a variety of high-profile residential, commercial and leisure projects. Jana Borská is recommended.

Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. is '100% client-oriented, with a focus on achieving commercial goals' and excels in investment, development, construction and permitting matters. The team also offers real estate litigation and finance expertise. A niche strength of the practice involves advising diplomatic mission clients on property acquisitions, and development and leasing issues. Tatiana Prokopová is the practice head.

bnt attorneys in CEE is active in a wide variety of real estate transactions, and its team has notable expertise in sales, acquisitions, leasing and asset management mandates. The group, which is led by Margareta Sovova, has a strong profile among German-speaking clients.

The 'solution-driven' team at bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. has a varied work portfolio, which includes real estate sales and acquisitions, as well as leasing and finance mandates. It works closely with the firm's Prague office to advise on a range of real estate transactions. Igor Augustinič is the main contact in Bratislava.

At Deloitte Legal s. r. o., real estate sales and acquisitions are a key focus of the team, which demonstrates experience of handling commercial leasing issues for institutional landlords of shopping centres, office buildings and logistics parks. Dagmar Yoder is the department head.

Noerr's multidisciplinary offering enables it to assist domestic, regional and international clients with real estate investments in Slovakia. The firm generates mandates from retailers, as well as well-known construction, automotive and manufacturing companies. Pavol Rak is the head of the team.

Taylor Wessing Slovakia is instructed by leading international retail chains in various real estate-related projects. The scope of the team's work includes asset management, real estate finance and construction projects, as well as agricultural land and forestry transactions. Silvia Hlavačková  and Andrej Leontiev  are the practice heads.

Wolf Theiss, which is noted for its international reach, handles cross-border real estate transactions and projects for investors and developers. It also advises commercial tenants and landlords on leasing issues. The team is supported by the firm's corporate, M&A, banking and competition experts. Since publication, Katarína Bieliková left the firm.

BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. undertakes a broad cross-section of real estate projects for developers, purchasers and sellers. It also acts for banks and creditors on the recovery of receivables, which includes the exercise of pledges over real estate. Olga Beláňová is the practice head.

In addition to being active in real estate M&A, Eversheds Sutherland, advokátní kancelář, s.r.o.'s department advises tenants on commercial and industrial leasing issues. It also offers specialist environmental law expertise and is well-versed in construction and infrastructure projects. Bernhard Hager and Annamária Tóthová  are the joint heads of the practice.

LEGATE, s.r.o's 'client-oriented' team is experienced in real estate and construction transactions in the agriculture, energy and natural resources sectors. It is also adept at handling residential development projects. Peter Vrábel heads up the practice.

SOUKENÍK – ŠTRPKA, s. r. o.'s sizeable real estate and construction offering is adept at development projects, particularly in the agriculture, energy, infrastructure and transport sectors. David Soukeník and Jozef Nádaský are recommended.