Real estate & construction

Sale of an apartment. Purchase of an apartment. Transfer and consolidation of land plots. Sale and purchase of mixed-use and retail projects. Lease of residential and non-residential premises. Construction of a house, mixed-use development, shopping centre, or office premises. Architectural competitions. Construction contract. Contract with the general contractor. Contracts with specialists. Advice in construction proceedings and during construction. Defects in work, warranties. - real estate and development are living organisms that combine many legal, professional and procedural areas into one coherent whole. Anyone who has ever experienced life during construction (or “on a construction site”, as it is referred to in practice) understands how important it is to properly structure the relationships between the financing bank, investor, architect, general contractor, construction contractor, specialist, engineering company and construction supervisor, as well as their mutual cooperation.

Large-scale construction of private real estate, retail and office premises and mixed-use developments, as well as the development of residential projects, has long been an indicator of growth in the Slovak real estate market. Clients of the SKYLEX Law Firm in the construction sector include both individual investors and construction companies, and we provide advice in relation to all persons and professions involved in the financing, construction and sale of real estate projects.

Our clients include private individuals purchasing apartments, land, houses and recreational properties, as well as entrepreneurs purchasing investment land and constructing halls and their own buildings (headquarters). SKYLEX provides legal support for the purchase and sale of apartments in cooperation with renowned real estate agencies, particularly in the exclusive sale of apartments and non-residential units in development projects.

Real estate, construction & development (real estate and construction) are among the most sought-after areas of our services, and here at SKYLEX we are extremely fond of this area of our advisory work, also because the result of the work is tangible and can endure for generations.

The provision of legal services in the sector Real Estate and Construction, represents a significant area of activity of the SKYLEX Law Firm. Our extensive experience advising development companies, construction companies and real estate agencies has enabled us not only to understand the realities of the market, but also to provide our services systematically and flexibly, with the timeliness and quality that clients expect.

We provide investors with comprehensive legal services from the early stages of investing in land and construction, particularly in the form of real estate due diligence, followed by assistance with land consolidation and engineering support in obtaining all necessary permits. Together with the investor, we structure contracts with architects and the general contractor, or with individual specialists, and that is not all – we advise on project financing, prepare legal documents with architects and documents required for the construction and subsequent sale of residential and non-residential units in the project, including in cooperation with real estate agencies.

For construction contractors, we provide legal advice regarding their relationship with the investor and structure liability relationships, deadlines, dates and penalties. We provide legal advice on ensuring that construction complies with legal regulations, including when submitting statements and legal remedies against state authorities (labour inspectorate, occupational health and safety authorities, and others).

In practice, we also focus on legal advice concerning the lease of commercial premises, on both the landlord’s and tenant’s side, as well as the developer’s / investor’s exit from a project, thanks to our unique combination of experience in financing retail projects and M&A advisory, which are important and strategically significant for every investor.

How can we help you?

We advise investors, architects, construction companies, specialists, real estate agencies, as well as private clients and investment groups, in all spheres of a project’s life. At SKYLEX, we will help you agree on clear contractual rules and liability relationships during the construction and sale of projects. Our extensive legal experience comes from providing legal services to owners of retail and office premises, developers, construction companies and architects. We have gained experience advising on the adaptation of areas to obtain permits, as well as at the procedural stages of proceedings from the initial intention through to the occupancy permit decision.

When providing legal services in the area of real estate, construction and development at the SKYLEX Law Firm, we synergistically combine extensive knowledge of M&A advisory, project financing and know-how in drafting contracts, and are therefore able to provide effective advice for the needs of any real estate project, from the construction of a large mixed-use development to the acquisition of the last non-residential unit in it.

In real estate and construction law, we focus primarily on:

development projects – SKYLEX provides legal advice on land preparation and land consolidation, throughout the entire life of the project (permits, construction, contractual relations, financing) through to the desired exit, covering all types of real estate, such as residential complexes, mixed-use developments, retail-oriented complexes and shopping centres, office buildings, private villas and buildings
settlement of ownership relations concerning land before planned construction, advice on preparing documentation for individual proceedings from a legal perspective, advice during the construction and development of a project through to the developer’s exit and sale of the project to a third party
legal due diligence in transactions involving the sale of a development company’s portfolio or the SPV itself that is selling the project, or in connection with a planned acquisition of the project / portfolio
legal assistance in preparing documents for proceedings concerning a construction plan, a construction project and the notification of construction and building alterations, as well as legal services in the relevant administrative proceedings and representation before administrative authorities, in relation to the heritage office, the city and others.
advice on project structuring – establishment of an SPV and legal assistance in obtaining permits and authorisations,
exit advice – advice on transferring a project or parts thereof to a third party, investment funds and others. (see M&A advisory)
sale of houses, cottages and holiday homes, apartments and non-residential premises, parking spaces
lease of commercial premises – on the landlord’s side (developer, business centre owner)
lease of commercial premises – on the tenant’s side
land transfers and settlement of ownership relations concerning them
advice for real estate agencies and real estate funds
legal advice on project financing and securing financing
advice on filing civil-law objections

What our clients say

We have been working with SKYLEX, specifically with Zuzana, since the very beginning of establishing her law firm. As a construction company, we primarily needed to work with a lawyer who understands life on a construction site, the pitfalls of working with investors and subcontractors, understands construction calculations and compliance with deadlines, and can draft anything we agree on with investors (our customers). I highly recommend her.

CEO of a construction company

Thank you for the fair proposal and your approach to us as a client.

CEO of a company owning a building in the centre of Bratislava

Selected reference transactions

advice to a construction company on the construction of domestic real estate and structuring relationships with the investor and subcontractors
advice to a construction company on the construction of real estate in Croatia and structuring relationships with the investor and subcontractors
legal advice to a company engaged in the manufacture, installation and sale of expansion joints
legal advice to a company engaged in the installation and sale of photovoltaic equipment and drafting construction contracts with the company’s clients
comprehensive legal advice to a real estate agency on the sale of apartments and non-residential premises in a development project in Bratislava
comprehensive legal advice to an investor on setting the terms of an architectural competition, including intellectual property rights, and the preparation and negotiation of a construction contract with the winning architectural firm for a project in the Old Town of Bratislava
legal advice to tenants of retail premises in one of the largest shopping centres in Bratislava
legal advice to the developer of a mixed-use project in eastern Slovakia
legal advice on preparing the sale of a heritage-protected property in western Slovakia
legal advice to a private client – an annuitant – on leasing and managing their real estate in the Slovak Republic
legal advice to an interior design company operating in Bratislava, Spain and Dubai

Online consultation

what to do if a neighbour has filed objections against your construction
how to consolidate plots of land, or divide them without violating legal regulations
how to properly draft a purchase or gift agreement for a house, apartment, or holiday home
how to prepare the competition conditions for an architectural competition
how to properly prepare a works contract with architects, a general construction contractor, or specialist contractors
how to structure a contract with a real estate agency when selling or purchasing an apartment, plot of land, or house, or when working for a developer
what claims you have for defects in the construction of a building for you
what your obligations are as a construction contractor
what your liability obligations are when selling real estate
how to withdraw from a works contract
how to ensure compliance with deadlines and time limits, and how to act in adverse weather conditions
how to properly structure a lease agreement and an agreement on a future lease agreement for renting retail space in a shopping centre
how to sell a warehouse or a building with tenants so that they do not leave with the arrival of the new owner
how to properly conduct legal due diligence on real estate before purchasing it

News

News and articles from the legal field and interesting information from Skylex

How can I legally access money from my company?

20. March 2026

Entrepreneurs often think that the money in the company is “their money” and that they can simply transfer it from the company account to their personal account. Just like that—without anything further. Especially when the managing director and shareholder are the same person. A classic mistake, as they say

CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, REFUNDS – WHAT CAN ACTUALLY BE USED TO REIMBURSE PART OF THE TRADEMARK REGISTRATION FEE IN 2026

3. February 2026

Dear clients and friends, I would like to draw your attention to the opening of the SME Fund refund scheme for 2026. Our focus is on using it to reimburse part of the fee paid for filing an application for trademark registration: https://www.skylex.sk/registracia-ochrannej-znamky/ that is, the so-called Voucher 2 Frequently

Trademark registration – someone has filed an opposition against your trademark, what now?

28. January 2026

Every brand has its value, associated with reputation, customer trust, and recognizability. For its owner to protect it fully, merely using a logo or name is not enough. Formal confirmation of this protection through trademark registration is also important. You can register your trademark

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SKYLEX, s. r. o., advokátska kancelária (Law Firm)

Registered office: Ota Holúska 4, 841 06 Bratislava, Slovakia

ID No. (IČO): 56 300 816
VAT Tax No. (IČ DPH): SK2122268148

Registered in: Commercial register of City Court Bratislava III, Section: Sro, File No.: 178886/B

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