Noted for its ‘outstanding expertise’ and ’deep knowledge’ of the real estate sector, Clifford Chance's team manages significant real estate investment and finance transactions in the Czech Republic, advising on commercial property investments, residential real estate, sustainable development projects, logistics and industrial spaces, as well as real estate financing. Team head Emil Holub is highly experienced in all areas of real estate, with a particular focus on related M&A and development projects, including those in the energy sector. Holub is supported by Milan Rákosník, who advises major institutional investors and developers on complex real estate transactions and is noted for providing ‘great legal advice with a commercial mindset’.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘I highly recommend Clifford Chance for legal services in the realm of real estate, including both asset management and transaction support. Their team possesses outstanding expertise and deep knowledge of the sector, ensuring that all legal aspects are expertly handled. Their commitment to excellence and client-focused approach make them a trusted partner for any real estate-related legal matter.'
- ‘Good social, representative skills with good business acumen.’
- ‘Emil Holub is a great relationship manager and commercial negotiator, bringing value on the highest level of the deal. The rest of the team is well detail-oriented, but knows where to focus to work efficiently and keep moving the transaction forward.’
- ‘Best-in-class legal advisor, number 1 choice for complicated deals, strong team on all levels.'
- ‘Milan Rákosník gives great legal advice with a commercial mindset.'
- ‘I take comfort in working with the real estate team, knowing that they have been involved with transactions in the Czech Republic from the early days. They have seen it all and can adapt and are prepared for any situation, no matter how complex.'
- ‘Emil Holub is the best! Has the experience, brains, and personality to ensure all transactions are completed with the highest level of competency.'
- ‘The team has mainly great, long-lasting experience in real estate, both in transactions and management. All departments of the firm cooperate closely.'
Key clients
- Českomoravská Nemovitostní a.s.
- G City Europe Limited
- Patria investiční společnost
- Finep
- CBRE Investment Management
- Cromwell
- Engine Prague Development
- Charnwood Company
- Crestyl
- CTP
- Generali Real Estate
- GLP
- ING Bank N.V.
- J&T Real Estate
- KKCG
- White Star Real Estate
- Mint Investments
- Trigea
Work highlights
Advised a club of ING Bank, Erste Group Bank AG, Erste Group’s Czech subsidiary, Česká spořitelna, a.s., and Komerční banka, a.s. on the EUR 268,000,000 facility agreement in connection with the entry of a new JV partner and the ambitious extension of Centrum Černý Most.
Advised AMADEUS Real Estate on the sale of a majority shareholding interest in Máj Národní a.s.
Advised Atrium Group Services, a subsidiary of G City Europe, on the sale of Atrium Flora shopping centre to Max Realitní.
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Milan Rákosník
Practice head
Emil Holub
Other key lawyers
Milan Rákosník; Tereza Boguská Řehořová; Ondřej Dolenský; Jan Christelbauer; Šimon Dušek