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.
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‘Top-level professional and client-oriented advice. The advice includes not only answering legal questions but also proactive recommendations for achieving the client's goals. Availability is excellent and even in time-critical situations, tight deadlines are met without any problems. Last but not least, personal contact is excellent.’
‘High reliability regarding deadlines, offer alternative solutions, high engagement of all team members who work together on different work streams.’
‘I highly recommend CMS Slovakia to anyone seeking quality legal services in real estate and construction. Their dedicated team provided us with not only legal support but also the confidence and assurance we needed at every stage of our projects. ’
Key clients
- IAD Investments
- VGP European Logistics
- Panattoni
- Vaillant
- Primark
- Západoslovenská energetika
- Garrett Motion Slovakia
- IAD Investments
Work highlights
Acted as a legal advisor for IAD Investments as the buyer on signing of acquisition of 100% of shares in the Luxembourg company HB Reavis Investment Management, which manages the fund HB Reavis CE REIF, from the seller HBR IM Holding Ltd.
Advised on the Slovak stream of VGP´s acquisition of the project companies constituting the VGP NV Portfolio.
Continuing to advise Vaillant GmbH with complex legal advice in connection with the greenfield investment projects in Slovakia for the construction of a production plant focused on the production of heat pumps and other related investment projects.
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Practice head
Michal Huťan; Soňa Hanková
Other key lawyers
Juraj Fuska; Natália Jánošková