Dentons’ real estate practice advises on the full gamut of matters, including asset management, regulatory concerns, development and construction, and property-related litigation. Active across the retail, residential, logistics, and office sectors, the firm also handles real estate financing. Leveraging its global network of offices, the firm is well positioned to undertake cross-border work and counts international investors and financial institutions amongst its roster of clients. The team is jointly led by Jiří Stržínek, who focuses on complex transactions, and Markéta Tvrdá, who covers acquisitions and disposals. Renowned practitioner Evan Lazar advises on cross-jurisdiction property and finance deals, whilst Jana Matisková assists clients with large projects locally, and Monika Kajanková advises on sale and lease agreements.
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‘Monika Kajanková sets herself apart with her quick reaction, astute appraisal of issues and constant 'can do' attitude.’
‘Skilful and experienced team which is able to lead and execute complex projects and transaction.’
‘Jana Matisková is an exceptional real estate practitioner and one of the best in the Czech Republic; she stands out over the rest of the team. She is hard-working and has in-depth knowledge of construction law. Great in depth knowledge of construction law.’
‘Jiri Stržínek has strong knowledge of the business and of the people in the real estate market.'
'Markéta Tvrdá is smart, quick to deliver, and very experienced in real estate law.'
‘Monika Kajanková is a dealmaker with great experience - a client can be confident in her abilities. She is strong in her arguments, when necessary, detailed as to the due diligence process, and well-prepared for negotiations.'
‘Extensive real estate experience and practice, an excellent team, responsive, and nice to work with.'
‘Jiří Stržínek is a seasoned real estate lawyer and negotiator with vast experience on the market.’
Key clients
- Plan B Investments
- Generali real estate
- EQT Exeter
- Dostupné bydlené České spořitelny / Česká spořitelna
- Raiffeisenbank
- Crestyl
- YIT
- Heimstaden
- SEBRE
- Penta
- Skanska
- Segro
- AEW
- Marks and Spencer Czech Republic
- Savills
- CPI Property Group
- Fidurock
Work highlights
- Advised Plan B Investments on its acquisition of a 122,000sqm portfolio of 70 retail properties located in the Czech Republic and Slovakia from Trei Real Estate.
- Advised Generali on its acquisition of a portfolio of eight retail properties across the Czech Republic from the DRFG Investment Group.
- Advised Dostupné bydlení České spořitelny (“Affordable Housing of Česká spořitelna”) on its acquisition of an affordable housing project called PROSEK from the real estate developer FINEP.
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Jiří Stržínek, Markéta Tvrdá