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Why do developers choose the ARROWS law firm?
Deep specialization within the Czech Republic and abroad. Our team handles development projects across the legal landscape — zoning proceedings, building permits, environmental limits, FIDIC contracts, EPC, and complex project management. Additionally, thanks to ARROWS International, we service projects with cross-border participation involving investors and foreign suppliers.
A business-oriented perspective. We don't just deal with statutes. We assess every decision based on its impact on the schedule, budget, cash flow, risk management, and final yield. Do you want to be sure the project runs without blind spots? That is exactly how we set up our procedures.
The ability to work across jurisdictions. Development projects today commonly involve capital, technology, and general contractor firms from several countries.We know how to align requirements from the Czech Republic, the EU, and non-European investors, including differences in documentation and compliance standards.
Fast and understandable communication without "legalese". You know exactly what is happening in the project, what the procedural options are, and what we recommend.No complex theory — just practical conclusions that you can immediately use in project management.
A) Development & Project Preparation
– Due diligence of land and building opportunities
– Assessment of zoning regulations and planning
– Analysis of transport connections, utility networks, and property relations
– Risk screening — property, environmental, technical
– Negotiation of building right agreements, easements, and servitudes
– Handling relations with the municipality, the region, and affected authorities
– Setting the procedural strategy for zoning proceedings
– Representation in proceedings for the zoning decision
– Negotiation of conditions for the preparation of project documentation
– Resolution of conflicts with owners of neighboring lands
B) Building Permits & Public Law Processes
– Complete preparation of documentation for building proceedings
– Communication with the building office and affected authorities
– Elimination of defects in documentation and coordination of designers
– Legal solutions for EIA / SEA, acoustics, heritage protection, and other requirements
– Representation in appeal proceedings and before administrative courts
– Acceleration of permitting processes and preparation of procedural variants
– Handling construction intentions during transitional legislative periods
– Legal support for changes to the structure before completion
– Verification of documentation compliance with supplier contracts
C) Contracts, Construction, and Risk Management
– FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, Silver Book)
– EPC and Design & Build contracts
– Contracts with the general contractor and subcontractors
– Contract management a claim management
– Contract management and claim management
– SLAs with technical supervisors, project managers, and architects
– Resolution of defects in the work and enforcement of claims
– Control of construction schedules and consequences of delays
– Handling of penalty systems and deviations in price calculations
– Dispute resolution between suppliers and the investor
– Legal support during unexpected circumstances (inflation clauses, price changes)
D) Final Inspection (Occupancy Permit), Sale, and Operation
– Legal preparation for final inspection (occupancy) and final checks
– Verification of technical and contractual conditions for putting the structure into use
– Preparation of lease, rental, and sales agreements
– Development contracts (both residential and commercial projects)
– Documentation for unit transfers according to the New Civil Code (NOZ) and the Building Act
– Preparation of materials for the financing bank
– Optimization of the project structure (SPV, holdings)
– Setup of facility management and operational contracts
– Resolution of complaint and warranty disputes
– Comprehensive support during exit strategies
How we work (4-step process)
1) Rapid Analysis
We will map your project, risks, documentation, and the status of permitting processes. The goal is to determine the fastest and safest way to move the project forward.
2) Strategy / Structure Proposal
We will prepare a recommendation that aligns legislation, schedule, financing, and business goals. In development, the right strategy is key — it eliminates dead ends and reduces costs.
3) Complete Documentation
We will prepare or revise all contracts, opinions, procedural submissions, and documents for building authorities. We ensure the alignment of technical, legal, and business outputs.
4) Implementation and Ongoing Support
We oversee the entire process up to final inspection and sale. We handle negotiations, remove obstacles, and defend your interests vis-à-vis authorities, suppliers, and financing institutions.
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A development project in progress: pending proceedings will move under the new rules
The Building Act amendment has been signed, and it changes the brief even for projects whose application has already been filed. Pending proceedings will, as a rule, be completed under the new wording, not the previous one. Filing earlier will therefore not keep a project entirely under the old rules, but timing still matters for individual exceptions. ARROWS lawyers will review your case file and determine which exceptions apply to it.
A single permit for major development projects
Large residential projects over 10,000 m² will get a single permit from a single authority in one procedure, but the speed of the whole process depends on the quality of documents filed at the very start. Mistakes in the documentation are hard to fix once the procedure is running. ARROWS lawyers walk through the process step by step, from filing the application to final approval.
Building Permits for Major Development Projects 2026
If you're planning a residential project over 10,000 m², the new building law amendment speeds up permitting into one procedure before a central authority – but removes your right to appeal, leaving only a court action as your defence. The Chamber of Deputies confirmed the amendment by overriding the Senate veto and the President signed it on 17 September 2026; only promulgation in the Collection of Laws remains. ARROWS lawyers explain in the article what to check right now.
New Construction Act Amendment Signed into Law
The amendment to the Czech Building Act has been signed by the President, so the question is no longer whether the rules change, but when they reach your project. Most provisions take effect in January 2027, while merged permitting for ordinary commercial buildings only arrives a year later. ARROWS lawyers will assess which regime your project falls under and when to file.
Parcel Lockers, Logistics Buildings and the Building Act
A self-service parcel locker itself doesn't need a building permit, but a cable connection over 50 metres or work affecting a building's load-bearing structure already does. Installing one without a permit where the law requires it can mean a heavy fine, and retroactive approval is almost impossible to get. ARROWS lawyers explain in the article when the building act applies and when it doesn't.
Czech New Building Act
If your zoning decision was issued under the old building act, it stays valid — but your building-permit application will now follow the new rules, and a poorly prepared file can send you back to square one. Learn how to check your decision and paperwork before that happens.
Planning Agreements with Municipalities
A planning agreement with a municipality decides whether a development project gets its permit at all – a poorly drafted one, however, can be voided by a court or leave the municipality refusing to take over the built infrastructure. Find out what the agreement must cover and where mistakes usually happen.
Legal Remedies Against Excessive Zoning Restrictions and Building Moratoria
If a municipality's overly strict zoning plan regulations are blocking your project, you can challenge them in court – not every restriction is actually lawful. Find out what defence tools are available and how to improve your chances of success.
Environmental Impact Assessment
EIA is a mandatory step for large construction projects, and without it the building authority cannot issue a permit – poor preparation often stretches the process to 12–24 months. Find out where delays happen and how to speed things up.
Hluk ze stavby
Construction noise is subject to binding hygienic limits under Czech legislation – approximately 65 dB during the day and 45 dB at night – and exceeding them can lead to a fine and even the suspension of construction work by the public health authority. Find out how proceedings with the public health authority are conducted and how to prevent a work stoppage in a timely manner.
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