27 May 2013

Real estate

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Our real estate practice group has broad experience in the real estate sector, an understanding of the key drivers in real estate transactions and background knowledge of the real estate market.

The dedicated real estate practice group, established in 1997, is one of the largest in Prague. Led by partner Emil Holub, our team advise on all aspects of real estate transactions, including planning and development, leasing, as well as investment acquisitions, disposals, asset management and financing.

We represent all players on the real estate market - developers and investors, financial institutions as well as landlords and tenants in relation to retail, office and industrial leases.

We offer a full service practice with in-depth coverage of all relevant aspects of real estate law as well as having the capability to provide comprehensive tax advisory services.

Forward thinking and commercial in our approach, with a recognised ability to deliver complex deals, we handle the entire property 'life-cycle' from the initial acquisition, development, leasing, joint venturing and financing through to the final exit.

Investments, Acquisitions and Disposals

We are able to handle all investment structures including asset deals, corporate acquisitions or co-investment schemes (partnerships, unit trusts or investment funds).

Our integrated network of offices gives us the unrivalled ability to advise on cross-border investment projects. We handle single properties and portfolios of varying size and, in terms of the underlying asset, we have considerable experience with the full range of projects, including shopping centres, logistic facilities, industrial parks and residential and commercial portfolios, including office buildings and hotels.

Development & Planning

Our team has been involved in some of the market's most significant development transactions advising leading developers, funders and occupiers on all types of projects. We regularly advise on asset management, construction contracts and acquisition of land for developments in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Real Estate Finance

Sophisticated international financing techniques have become a dynamic factor in real estate markets in recent years. Our team of real estate finance specialists has helped a wide range of clients towards their business goals through our new and innovative financing structures.

We can advise you on all aspects of debt and equity participation in real estate-related transactions in domestic and international markets.

Letting - Asset Management

We provide comprehensive review of lease agreements, on the side of lessor and lessee covering all relevant issues, such as rent and termination periods, insurance and health and safety measures, on the whole spectrum of properties from single unit residential apartments through to entire shopping centres.

Real Estate Litigation

We have expertise in litigation, international and local arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.