Development & Construction Law

The ARROWS law firm provides complete legal oversight for every phase of construction — practically, clearly, and in alignment with your business goals.This service is designed for developers, investors, construction firms, architects, and foreign companies operating in the Czech Republic.Today, development projects rely on precise planning, rapid negotiation, and consistent control of legal risks. Just one poorly set permit, an unclear contract, or a delay is enough for the entire project to become inefficient.

(Team at ARROWS law firm)

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.

12+ development lawyers at ARROWS - 15 years of practice

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Frequently Asked Questions:

1) How long does the entire process take from project preparation to final inspection? It depends on the size of the project, the complexity of the documentation, and the speed of the authorities. For smaller structures, it is a matter of months; for larger developments, it takes years. We help shorten the process by eliminating documentation defects, coordinating designers, and taking strategic steps in the proceedings. In complicated cases, we also represent clients before administrative courts. We routinely handle projects with cross-border investor participation.

2) What are the costs for legal support in development? We choose a model according to the phase of the project — fixed fee, monthly retainer, or a combination. Costs depend on the scope of documentation, the number of affected entities, and the complexity of proceedings before authorities. After an initial consultation, we will prepare an exact budget and propose variants that correspond to your schedule.

3) Do you handle complicated projects and large developments? Yes. We work on projects for retail parks, logistics centers, apartment buildings, industrial complexes, and mixed-use developments. We also resolve disputes between the investor and the supplier, FIDIC claims, or appeal proceedings. We routinely represent foreign investors as well.

4) Do you support clients from the EU and outside the EU? YES. Thanks to ARROWS International, we have coverage in a number of European and non-European countries. We know how to align the legal standards of companies from Germany, Poland, Israel, the USA, Korea, or Great Britain.

5) What is the best way to start? The best way is to start with a rapid analysis of the project: land, documentation, permitting processes, and contracts. This allows for the timely detection of barriers that slow down or increase the cost of development. We will propose a procedure that corresponds to your business plan and construction schedule.

6) Do you also help with disputes, damages, and claims? Yes, comprehensively. We represent investors, suppliers, and project managers in claim proceedings, construction defects, and liability disputes. We take care of both prevention and the resolution of failures when they occur.

7) Do you provide support after the construction is completed? Yes — from setting up contracts with facility management to resolving complaint proceedings. We will also help with the preparation of materials for the financing bank, due diligence for an investment exit, and the preparation of units for sale.

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