Real Estate: Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 1
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+49 69 2648 5000Chambers Review
The firm maintains a pioneering real estate finance practice with the full range of financing expertise at its disposal. The team enjoys an excellent standing in classic real estate lending transactions, as well as bond issuances and CMBS transactions, primarily advising domestic and international banks, with additional expertise in refinancing, development financing and large-scale portfolio restructurings. The team's real estate activities comprise asset and portfolio acquisitions and sales, acting for investors and project developers, as well as providing advice on project development, with strength across the full spectrum of asset classes, including logistics spaces, offices, residential buildings and retail units. The firm remains a top choice for complex, cross-border transactions thanks to its strong international network, as well as its ability to offer a seamless service across transactional, financing, tax and regulatory advice. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Fortescue Future Industries on the real estate aspects of its joint venture with Tree Energy Solutions for the development of a green hydrogen project and LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"As a firm, it has the skills and resources to handle the biggest and most complex deals."
"They are generally aware of commercial processes and know how to do a deal."
"There is a high level of expertise, and they are always willing to find pragmatic solutions."
"As a firm, it has the skills and resources to handle the biggest and most complex deals."
"They are generally aware of commercial processes and know how to do a deal."
"There is a high level of expertise, and they are always willing to find pragmatic solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Olaf Meisen is a leading real estate finance lawyer who frequently advises global and domestic lenders on complex asset and portfolio financings and refinancings. He leads the firm's real estate finance practice.
"Whenever we need work in Germany he is our go-to. He is a warm, helpful, brilliant lawyer who is able to digest complex problems."
"He is undoubtedly an excellent lawyer and is super well connected in the industry."
Stefan Kuhm is held in high esteem for his work advising lenders on major real estate financing mandates. He is also well equipped to advise on mezzanine financings, refinancings and the negotiation of loan agreements.
"He has a high level of expertise and is very experienced."
"Stefan Kuhm is a pragmatic lawyer in his approach."
Jochen Scheel is a trusted adviser to corporates and developers and is recognised for his work on both single-asset and portfolio deals, in addition to his noted aptitude as a notary.
"Jochen Scheel is very experienced and solutions-driven."