Acting for major domestic and international investors and developers, the real estate and construction group at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang routinely advises on cross-border real estate deals locally and across the CEE and wider Europe. The firm handles traditional office real estate transactions, in addition to projects in the retail and logistics sectors. The team is co-led by Lukáš Hejduk who specialises in complex property transactions and real estate M&A, and Libor Prokéš, who oversees work relating to greenfield investments and construction projects. At the senior associate level, Lucie Smrkovská is a key practitioner within the practice, as is Ivana Lobotková, who also assists clients with investments and disposals of commercial real estate assets.

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  • ‘They are very professional, kind, always happy to support, I really trust their competence. They review the case from all aspects so that they can provide the best advice possible. They kindly explain everything I would like to know, so it makes it easier for me to accept the best possible solution.’

  • ‘Experience, negotiation skills, orientation to detail, quick response time.'

  • 'The real estate team is very proactive and collaborative, they think out of the box and also are very detail oriented when needed. Cooperation was great and always in good spirit.'

  • 'Reliability, proactive approach, professionalism.'

  • 'Ivana Lobotková stands out for her exceptional ability to manage multiple parties and coordinate complex legal matters seamlessly. Her organizational skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail and outstanding interpersonal abilities make her a standout senior associate.'

Key clients

  • PIMCO Prime Real Estate
  • Bluehouse
  • Garbe Industrial Real Estate
  • J&T / Concens
  • VGP
  • Penta Real Estate
  • Deka Immobilien
  • Reico

Work highlights

  • Advised PIMCO Real Estate on the fourth closing concerning the acquisition of 12 logistic properties by the joint venture between the client and VGP.
  • Advised J&T and Concens in relation to the phased sale of the newly built Class A multimodal industrial park at Ostrava Airport, located in Mošnov, to EQT Exeter.
  • Advised Bluehouse on the sale of a 330,000 sqm brownfield site in Ostrava, Hrušov, including a newly built 18,000 sqm warehouse building, to CTP.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lukáš Hejduk, Libor Prokeš

Other key lawyers

Lucie Smrkovská, Ivana Lobotková