Real Estate | Europe

Dentons has a market-leading real estate practice well versed in managing high-value transactions concerning shopping centres, offices and hotels for investment companies and property developers. The team also advises on acquisitions of residential properties, and is well equipped to handle construction-related matters. The law firm houses one of the biggest teams in Warsaw and is known for its broad and in-depth offering.

Greenberg Traurig houses an outstanding real estate team visible in high-stakes acquisitions and disposals on behalf of multinational developers and private equity and investment firms. The law firm is one of the largest teams in Warsaw and draws strength from its international network in transactions of a cross-border scope. The team is visible in commercial real estate transactions, often relating to office spaces and logistics centres. It is also able to advise on the various stages of each project, from financing through to the sale of real estate assets.

Linklaters houses a highly regarded team with extensive experience assisting foreign institutional real estate investors, including significant European and global real estate funds, with high-stakes transactions relating to premium offices and logistics assets, including acting on portfolio transactions. The law firm is visible on deals involving assets in Polish regional cities. The team is well practised in advising on joint ventures in the sector and also equipped to advise on land acquisitions and the construction of new office buildings as well as production facilities.

Clifford Chance fields a highly respected real estate team that also offers strong expertise in construction matters. The law firm's client roster includes international investors, contractors and property developers. Its extensive international network allows the team to effectively tackle cross-border mandates. The practice is active on transactions featuring a range of property assets, including office buildings, shopping centres and logistics parks. The law firm also represents clients in construction disputes and assists with construction contracts. Additionally, Clifford Chance houses a strong real estate financing practice group.

CMS enjoys a strong track record in both real estate transactions and construction projects. The law firm boasts a clientele of international institutional investors and real estate development companies as well as major domestic construction corporates. It acts on both the buy and sell sides in real estate transactions that include hotels, offices, warehouses and retail property. CMS also possesses a strong construction practice and is well equipped to handle construction disputes, including in relation to large infrastructure projects as well as assisting with construction contracts. Additionally, the team is active on transactions in the Polish regions.

DLA Piper houses an effective practice group that is well versed in international investments into office complexes, warehouses and land plots. The law firm also provides due diligence support as well as advising on negotiations and purchase agreements. The team handles contentious and non-contentious construction cases.

Wolf Theiss boasts a real estate practice that represents international real estate developers and financial institutions in commercial real estate transactions, covering assets such as logistics facilities, office buildings and shopping centres. The law firm serves in a local counsel role alongside international law firms in multi-jurisdictional real estate matters. Additionally, the team advises corporate clients on lease agreements.

Allen & Overy has built a strong presence on the Polish market. The firm's client roster includes real estate developers as well as investment funds. The team is particularly active on the acquisitions and disposals of warehouse and office buildings. The team also advises on complex transactions regarding logistics facilities.

Known for its expertise in construction projects, the Baker McKenzie real estate team has a solid track record of negotiating construction agreements with contractors. The law firm is active across a range of real estate mandates, representing foreign real estate investment companies and developers in acquisitions and disposals of varied property assets, as well as joint ventures. The team also advises on lease agreements.

DWF is noted for its robust real estate team which handles a plethora of matters. The law firm advises clients on acquisitions and disposals. The team has a strong track record of negotiating transaction documents and structuring deals. DWF often represents investors and developers.

Gide Loyrette Nouel houses a noteworthy real estate team advising on transactions concerning a range of property assets, including hotels, office buildings and warehouses as well as care and retirement homes. The law firm also conducts joint venture exits among real estate developers and prepares lease agreements for commercial properties. The team is visible on deals relating to property assets in Polish regions. Its client roster includes real estate developers, investors and corporate entities.