Dentons has established experience in the real estate and construction sector, praised by clients for having ‘strong technical expertise’. The team regularly handle matters pertaining to leasebacks, acquisitions, financing and contractual work. The team is led by Jiří Stržínek and Juraj Gyárfáš, who stands out for advising Slovakia’s construction companies in dispute-related matters. Other key names include Martin Mendel and Drahomír Široký .
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Testimonials
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- ‘Dentons has been a trusted advisor to us on several sensitive and high-stakes matters over the past year. We greatly value their unwavering commitment to confidentiality, their efficiency in handling complex issues, and, importantly, their ability to deliver results within agreed timelines. Their team combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented perspective, which makes their advice not only legally sound but also commercially insightful.'
Key clients
- Adventum Group
- VIG ZP
- Grunt
- Goldbeck Slovensko, Goldbeck Hungaria
- Exeter Europe Industrial Core Holdco
- Eiffage Construction Slovenská republika
- Mevis Slovakia
- Tatra banka (member of the Raiffeisen Bank International AG)
- EOS KSI Slovensko
- YIT Slovakia
Work highlights
Advising PENTA CEE in connection with (i) the acquisition and leaseback of four retail assets in Slovakia (Žilina, Nitra, Trnava and Dunajská Streda) from Tesco Stores SK, (ii) the financing of the acquisition, (iii) competition clearance analyses and (iv) the establishment of the joint venture structure of the buyer.
Representing Exeter Industrial Core Holdco in connection with a lease in the building and other asset management issues – easements, access issues and other leases.
Advising Goldbeck Hungaria in the whole process of negotiation and commenting of the contract for works for construction of a logistic hall located close to Budapest (for the tenant Rossman).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Martin Mendel; Jiří Stržínek
Other key lawyers
Drahomír Široký; Juraj Gyárfáš