Kocián Šolc Balaštík’s real estate practice has recently been active handling a range of development projects, the construction of solar parks, and the sale and acquisition of multiple administrative buildings in Prague. Regularly engaged by hotel developers and logistics and warehouse companies, the team has strength in advising architectural studios on contract negotiation and project documentation. The group is co-led by Jiří Horník, who primarily advises real estate investment companies, and Václav Rovenský, who focuses on highway construction mandates and the management of hotels.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Deep knowledge of local legislation, able to find all relevant details, and proposes client-oriented recommendations.'
  • 'Jiří Horník has a strong knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.'
  • ‘This firm provides a wide range of legal services, from checking everything carefully to preparing the necessary documents and completing the deal. Their detailed approach makes business negotiations easier and helps us successfully complete our transactions. They explain legal risks in a way that's easy to understand and always support us.’

Key clients

  • JTZE (J&T Zemědělství a Ekologie)
  • Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
  • Passerinvest Group
  • ARETE Group
  • Ronaldsay B.V.
  • National Theatre
  • Asental Group
  • VGP Group
  • Trammel Crow
  • B&K nemovitostní
  • Benthem Crowel Architects
  • William Matthews Associates
  • WIC Prague
  • Benthem Crowel Architects

Work highlights

  • Advising JTZE (J&T Zemědělství a Ekologie) on the acquisition from Accession Capital Partners of a total of 11 companies across different regions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and belonging to the Spearhead Group.
  • Representing Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in the preparation and negotiation of a contract for an architectural study, project documentation and related activities for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall project.
  • Advising VGP in negotiating lease agreements for commercial premises in several European countries.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jiří Horník, Václav Rovenský

Other key lawyers

Jakub Porod, Zuzana Slabá