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.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very well managed, motivated and devoted. Their feature is maximum efficiency in completing transactions, reasonably respecting and taking into account both sides of deals. We also appreciated their storage system for uploading and working with documents. ’
‘We have had opportunity to work repeatedly with Peter Panek, which I value very high, both as character and also professionally. Well oriented expert with strong focus on deal doing. He has always treated parties involved with respect, and benefits from very good negotiation skills, providing with proper arguments and facts. His personal approach and personal character results in confidence towards him. I definitely recommend and appreciate his work. ’
‘I have been consistently satisfied with the high quality of services provided by Dentons. Their legal expertise is thorough, and they deliver results in a timely and reliable manner. Each engagement has been handled with professionalism, and their advice is always clear, practical, and effective. Their commitment to meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional service standards truly stands out.’
‘Peter Panek - I have been consistently satisfied with the high quality of services provided by Peter Panek. Their legal expertise is thorough, and they deliver results in a timely and reliable manner. Each engagement has been handled with professionalism, and their advice is always clear, practical, and effective. Their commitment to meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional service standards truly stands out’
‘The Dentons´team is very well organised, friendly and very professional.’
Key clients
- Tatra Asset Management
- PREFA Property
- Eiffage Construction Slovenská republika
- VIG ZP
- Goldbeck
- Jadrová a vyraďovacia spoločnosť
- Grunt
- All Yield NV
- Facility Ms
- Tatra banka
Work highlights
- Provided due diligence of several office projects located in Bratislava including Sky Park Offices I and II, Digital Park I and II, City Business Center Bratislava III, IV and V for a joint venture between Alto Group and Tatra Asset Management.
- Advising a club of banks led by Tatra banka in connection with one of the largest real estate transactions in the market, as well as a new financing provided to a full-service developer and manager of industrial parks CTP Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Juraj Gyárfáš; Katarína Pecnová; Peter Panek; Petra Štrbová; Drahomír Široký; Peter Kubina