A&O Shearman’s real estate department has particular aptitude in real estate financing, whilst also demonstrating strengths in construction, the sale of commercial properties, leases, and purchases. The firm is active in acquisitions, joint ventures, and development projects, and benefits from its cross-border capabilities to advise on the regulatory, public law, and environmental elements of the practice. Counting investors, private equity houses, and real estate owners amongst its key roster of clients, the team regularly undertakes international work with a strong real estate investment focus. The group is jointly led by Prokop Verner, Martin Bytcanek, who has recently been involved in real estate projects with an ESG element, and Lucie Siva, who oversees real estate development financing work. Jana Trhlíková is a key contact within the firm.
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‘We appreciate the approach of the people at Allen & Overy, especially from associate Lucie Siva.'
Key clients
- Ball Beverage Packaging Czech Republic
- GARBE Industrial Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advising Albert Česká republika in connection with sale, leaseback and subsequent development of hypermarkets and adjacent land in several locations in the Czech Republic.
- Advising Accolade Fund SICAV on the amendment and restatement agreement of up to EUR120m, in relation to the refinancing of part of its real estate portfolio.