Known for its ‘excellent mix of local knowledge, contacts and international experience‘, Allen & Overy Bratislava, s.r.o. is regarded as a go-to for major players in the real estate market. The specialised team is closely linked to the firm’s M&A and banking departments, which provide integrated support with transactional mandates, as well as advising on financing structures. Tomáš Bury heads up the real estate practice and regularly advises on mergers, acquisitions, disposals and corporate reorganisations. Michaela Némethová is also noted for her broad transactional expertise.

Barger Prekop s.r.o.‘s team fields a group of experienced real estate and construction specialists, who regularly handle cross-border transactions for international real estate investors. Adrian Barger's workload spans real estate acquisitions, as well as project development, construction and financing. Monika Simorova is experienced in real estate litigation, while Matus Lahky handles property management matters. Marcel Tuhý and Peter Petho are also noted.

CMS expertly advises on complex cross-border property portfolio sales and acquisitions across the CEE region, as well as assisting with construction and development projects, and handling associated litigation. The firm has a strong focus on the logistics sub-sector, and regularly advises including advises on the acquisition of new logistics assets. Michal Huťan has extensive experience advising on high-end real estate transactions, while Dušan Predný is often instructed to assist with construction projects. Soňa Hanková is another notable transactional specialist. Juraj Fuska joined from Aldertree legal s.r.o. in February 2023.

Dentons is involved in the majority of the major real estate transactions on the market in Slovakia, regularly advising both buyers and sellers, as well as financing banks. The firm also has deep experience in real estate and construction dispute resolution. A diverse client portfolio across Slovakia and the CEE region, including  real estate investors, developers, and financing institutions, instructs the group. Martin Mendel and Jiří Stržínek jointly head up the real estate practice. Managing partner Peter Kubina regularly assists with leasing issues. Juraj Gyárfáš  and Katarína Pecnová are likewise noted. Since publication, Drahomír Široký has arrived from Allen & Overy Bratislava, s.r.o. to join the team.

The real estate, construction and planning team at Kinstellar handles a range of matters within the real estate and construction space. Viliam Myšička is skilled in real estate transactions, having worked on the entire spectrum of private and public M&As, including cross-border and domestic share deals and asset deals. Tomáš Melišek regularly provides transactional and financing advice to local and international companies. Roman Oleksik, Dáša Labašová, Dominika Bajzáthová and Michal Hrušovský are further key names from the firm.

Led by infrastructure and construction expert Ján Azud, the team at Ružička & Partners s.r.o. has advised on a breadth of high-profile domestic development projects. The team regularly advises domestic and international banks and investment funds on financing and refinancing real estate projects; founding partner Jaroslav Ružička has extensive experience in infrastructure and PPP projects in particular, while Ladislav Krechňák regularly advises on greenfield and brownfield investments. Peter Bartoš and Eugen Gronych are also noted.

Cechová & Partners regularly advises on construction and zoning law matters, as well as representing clients in proceedings before the relevant authorities. The team is skilled in advisory services regarding office, retail and residential leases; Tomáš Rybár is a key contact for such work. Lenka Šubeníková is experienced in advising on project developments, real estate transactions and construction contracts. Katarína Čechová is noted for her expertise in domestic greenfield projects. Michal Šimunič has expertise in negotiating office leases. Marek Varga is another active team member.

Hillbridges' offering was strengthened by the arrival of Zoran Draškovič and counsel Peter Hodál from Aldertree legal s.r.o. in November 2022; they brought extensive experience of acting for real estate sector leaders across the CEE to the firm. The firm covers the entire lifecycle of commercial real estate projects, including investment structuring, acquisition, development, financing, and refinancing. Andrej Adamčík, Martin Čabák and Lukáš Královič remain active team members.

LEGATE, s.r.o is praised for providing ‘supersonic and very detailed advice’ on a variety of matters concerning the real estate market, including investment schemes and M&A transactions. The firm regularly advises international clients on their inbound investments in relation to large non-residential premises. Practice head and managing partner Peter Vrábel is skilled in project development, and is ably supported by Alena Pláňavská and Miroslav Dudlák. In recent team news, Martin Lukáč joined from PwC in January 2023, shortly followed by Matej Mlynka from Hillbridges the following month.

Known for its ‘broad experience with all kinds of real estate projects', RELEVANS Law Firm advises on multifunctional, administrative, residential, retail and logistics projects across Slovakia, covering all stages of development projects and transactions. Marián Masarik is ‘excellent in drafting and negotiating documentation'. Pavol Solár assists with the acquisition, construction, financing and sale of various development projects across Slovakia and the broader CEE region. Eduard Pajdlhauser and Petra Začková Vojtášová are also recommended.

Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o. advises on a breadth of real estate matters, including property acquisitions and disposals, construction contracts, deveopment projects, and asset management. Tatiana Prokopová is active in advising on all aspects of the development and permitting process. Lenka Vagundová and Katarína Ottová are noted for their expertise in property acquisition.

Advokátska kancelária MCL, s.r.o. advises on real estate transactions across Slovakia, the Czech Republic and the broader CEE region. Vojtech Pálinkáš and Martin Jurečko have extensive experience assisting with the gamut of issues related to sales and purchases, while Martin Habán advises on associated compliance and regulatory issues. Tomáš Langer and Nora Šajbidor are also noted.

Bartošík Šváby s.r.o. (former BS Legal s.r.o.) assists international real estate fund managers and developers, providing both transactional advice, and ongoing assistance with the operation and management of existing assets. Peter Bartošík heads up the real estate department, with experience in real estate projects and asset management. Igor Šváby is particularly well versed in issues pertaining to shopping centres. Tomáš Strapec is noted for his expertise in real estate development projects.

The real estate team at Beatow Partners s.r.o is particularly experienced in lease-related matters. The firm counts a large number of Slovak operators of filling stations and distributors of petrol and diesel products among its clients. Oliver Weber heads up the practice, capably supported by Peter Mikletič.

bnt attorneys in CEE's real estate team is experienced in advising clients on real estate financings, as well as assisting with the preparation and negotiation of lease agreements for all types of real estate. Zuzana Chudáčková and managing partner Margareta Sovova are the key senior contacts.

Co-led by Jiří Bárta in the Prague office, and Igor Augustinič heading the Slovak branch, the cross-border team at bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., o.z. handles multipurpose administrative, shopping and building projects, as well as assisting more broadly with project financing and loan structuring. The team is experienced in advising both Slovak companies and their subsidiaries based across the CEE region.

Deloitte Legal s. r. o.'s multidisciplinary approach sees the firm regularly advising on the financing and tax aspects of real estate matters. Dagmar Yoder and Róbert Minachin have a strong focus on ESG issues and green leases. Veronika Patúšová handles development projects for both international and domestic clients.

SOUKENÍK – ŠTRPKA, s. r. o. assist clients across its five branches established in different parts of Slovakia, expertly handling mandates relating to construction, retail and energy. Contentious work, including international construction arbitration, is a key strength. Founding partner David Soukenik leads the group alongside Jozef Nádaský and Lukáš Štefánik.

Stentors handles the gamut of real estate work, from purchase to sale or lease, as well as advising clients operating across multiple industry sectors on development projects. Vladimír Kordoš brings considerable contentious expertise to the group, and oversees the team alongside Michal Hulena. Erik Schváb is noted for his focus on transactional real estate work.

BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. is instructed by a mix of developers, buyers, sellers, and financial institutions. Olga Beláňová and Matej Blahút jointly lead the team; between them, the duo provide expertise in M&A and disputes related to the real estate market.

Co-led by Bernhard Hager and Annamária Tóthová, the team at Eversheds Sutherland, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o. supports local and international clients with real estate transactions, as well as providing day-to-day advice on issues such as leases. Mária Sadloňová, Ján Macej and Sylvia Berová are also key names.

Havel & Partners advises clients on real estate sales and acquisitions, including due diligence, preparation, review and negotiation of transaction documentation. Greenfield, brownfield and turnkey projects are also regular sources of instruction. In addition, the firm has also developed a portfolio of green real estate work, including representing companies in disputes related to the environment. Ondřej Majer leads the practice from Bratislava, supported by Lukáš Syrový from the Prague office.

PETERKA & PARTNERS' offering spans a breadth of real estate matters, including acquisitions, financings, refinancings and developments. Andrea Butasova is well versed in property management, and also has extensive expertise in greenfield projects and subsequent litigation. Andrea Miklasova assists clients with purchase and lease of properties.

Poláček & Partners's team is led by a trio comprising Pavol Poláček, Jakub Žák and Šimon Hudák. The group handles a breadth of matters pertaining to real estate and construction, with a particular focus on the drafting of construction, development and loan agreements. Patrik Repka is a name to note for his experience in both real estate legislation and M&A transactions.

PRK Partners s.r.o.'s team is active across real estate, construction and development matters, regularly advising on transactions, as well as greenfield and brownfield projects. Miriam Galandova heads up the team, and has regularly advises on tax issues pertinent to the real estate and construction fields. Elena Červenová, Matej Kacaljak and Nikola Kloudova are also active members of the group.

Under the leadership of Zuzana Kordíková, the team at Taylor Wessing Slovakia assists owners, operators, lessors and lessees of real estate assets with negotiations and transactions. Silvia Hlavačková typically advises national and international clients on the sale and purchase of real estate property. Andrej Leontiev, Dominika Kočišová and Martin Matejka are further key names from the practice.

WISE3 s.r.o. was founded in 2020, and has grown to handle a wide range of real estate matters, including financings and commercial transactions, as well as advising on regulatory matters and handling disputes. Michal Delinčák leads the team, ably supported by Marianna Ridzoňová, Kristina Bernáthová and Michal Ridzoň.

Wolf Theiss regularly handles real estate transactions on behalf of clients from different sectors, as well as advising investors. Bruno Štefánik leads the team, and is well versed in transactions and project financings. Vladimír Šimkovic assists with lease issues.