The real estate and construction market in Poland requires specialized knowledge of international standards and excellent knowledge of local realities. In this area, our knowledge of the industry, our practical and innovative approach and the experience of our lawyers give us an advantage over our competitors. We understand that large real estate transactions require knowledge not only of the regulations governing the sector, but also of related areas of law.
As part of our advice in this area, our firm provides, among other things, legal assistance in real estate acquisition, the investment process, leasing and property management, as well as technical support for buildings.
REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION
- Preparation of due diligence reports on the legal status of real estate, taking into account potential restitution claims;
- Assisting in the acquisition of real estate for investment purposes;
- Advising on the acquisition of agricultural properties;
- Assisting in the acquisition of real estate located in special economic zones;
- Advising on the seizure of real estate by the creditor in bailiffs' executions;
- Advising on restitution and reprivatization matters;
- Advising on transactions involving foreign entities;
INVESTMENT PROCESS
- Advising on investments in shopping centers and office buildings;
- Advising on the planned financing of the investment process;
- Assistance in the creation of a network of shopping centers in Poland;
- Legal services for greenfield investments;
- Preparation of comprehensive documentation related to the investment process in the real estate market;
- Representing investors in disputes with territorial administration authorities;
- Representing general contractors in disputes with investors and subcontractors;
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
- Advising on the liability of the owner and administrator of the building for personal damage to residential and commercial buildings;
- Fighting restitution claims of former property owners;
- Advising on the protection of a trademark belonging to a shopping center chain;
- Advising on the day-to-day operation of mines;
- Advising on perpetual usufruct fees;
- Advising on the establishment of property collateral for loan agreements;
- Advising on boundary disputes over real estate;
- Advising on land title.
LEASE OF REAL ESTATE
- Drafting model lease agreements for shopping centers and office buildings;
- Advising on the process of entering into real estate leases (sale-and-lease-back);
TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF BUILDINGS
- Preparation and opinion of contracts for technical maintenance of buildings;
- Preparation and opinion of contracts for renovation works;
- Advising and representing in disputes with utility suppliers, particularly in litigation over the supply of electricity to facilities;
- Advising and representing in litigation regarding faulty execution of renovation works.
