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Clifford Chance

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At Clifford Chance, the 'very focused, creative, and diligent' real estate group has an excellent track record in handling complex real estate investment and finance transactions. Practice co-head Emil Holub is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on real estate-related M&A transactions and development projects, and co-head Miloš Felgr is well versed in assisting with real estate and project finance work. The team is active across the logistics, industrial, residential and retail sectors, as well as advising on sustainability-related issues. Milan Rákosník, Josef Lysoněk and Ondřej Dolenský are key practitioners to note. In October 2024 Aneta Disman left the firm to take up an in-house role.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Experienced team. Strong knowledge of the latest trends and approaches.'
  • 'Very focused, creative, and diligent.'
  • 'We appreciate their experience and ability to lead negotiations at the highest level.'
  • 'Their team is strong across the board both technically and commercially with Emil Holub and Milan Rakosnik standing out.'
  • 'Good commercial understanding with an ability to focus on the key points of interest for the client.'
  • 'Josef Lysoněk and Milan Rakosnik have good commercial understanding and efficient delivery of legal advice. They both stick to deadlines.'

Key clients

  • G City Europe Limited (formerly Atrium European Real Estate)
  • Patria investiční společnost
  • Finep
  • CBRE
  • Cromwell
  • bpd development
  • Charnwood Company
  • Crestyl
  • CTP
  • Generali Real Estate
  • GLP
  • Heimstaden Bostad
  • J&T Real Estate
  • KKCG REG
  • Mint Investments
  • White Star Real Estate

Work highlights

  • Advised G City Europe on the sale of the Arkády Pankrác shopping centre to Trigea.
  • Advised Finep on several residential transactions, including the divestment of part of Nová Elektra and the sale of 220 new residential units in Prague’s Harfa project expansion.
  • Advised Patria investiční společnost on acquiring shares in Panattoni Park Chomutov North, from RSJ Investments investiční společnost.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Emil Holub
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Josef Lysoněk
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Milan Rákosník
Clifford Chance

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emil Holub, Miloš Felgr

Other key lawyers

Milan Rákosník, Josef Lysoněk, Ondřej Dolenský