Real Estate & Construction

Premier Legal Advisory
Investor interest in the SEE real estate market has been growing over the past several years and has attracted the interest of venture capital and private equity funds. Investors have been heavily focusing on the prime real estate, office and logistics segments and with the buying and selling of real estate assets becoming more sophisticated and often cross-border in nature, the need for top-rate legal advice is more important than ever. SELA is uniquely placed to provide clients with the experience and know-how to deliver top quality legal advice on all types of real estate matters across the jurisdictions of South East Europe.

Top-notch Regional Expertise
SELA specializes in cross-border work and our real estate specialists have broad expertise in real estate M&A, real estate finance, structured finance, real estate investments and development, real estate disputes, joint ventures, lease negotiations and exit strategies. Our member firms are also at the forefront of real estate related issues such as environmental law and tax law. Our clients include real estate funds, investors, financiers, developers and property occupiers. We combine our industry knowledge with a deep understanding of real estate assets to provide clients with practical, competitive advice and support on the full range of real estate matters across South East Europe.

Independent Recognition

The member firms of SELA are recognised by leading international legal directories such as Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 for their expertise in real estate and construction.

• Drašković Popović & Partners: “D2P’s real estate department is unique in its combination of deep local market knowledge and practical, business-oriented legal advice. What sets this team apart is their ability to navigate complex transactions, regulatory approvals, and development projects while keeping clients fully informed and confident in every step of the process.” – The Legal 500 2026, Real Estate and Construction

• Dinova Rusev & Partners: The firm is ranked Tier 2 for its Real Estate and Construction practice in Bulgaria. – The Legal 500 2026, Real Estate and Construction

• BDV Law Firm LLP: The firm’s real estate and construction practice handles energy-related developments, real estate disputes and property transactions, including due diligence on property rights and lease agreements. – The Legal 500 2026, Real Estate and Construction

• Apostolska, Aleksandrovski & Partners: The firm advises on real estate and construction matters as part of its broader legal practice. A current, directly attributable testimonial specific to this practice could not be verified in the latest directory editions.

• Drakopoulos: The “highly diligent, responsive, and commercially minded” team primarily advises real estate developers and investors on development and planning matters. – The Legal 500 2026, Real Estate and Construction

• Hoxha, Memi & Hoxha: The firm has been recognised for its real estate practice, with expertise in project finance, land acquisitions, zoning issues and construction licensing procedures. – Chambers Europe 2018, Real Estate

• Kirm Perpar Gorjup: The firm advises on construction-related disputes and complex commercial matters. A current, directly attributable Real Estate and Construction testimonial or ranking could not be verified in the latest editions of Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500