Real Estate: Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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Clifford Chance has a stellar team advising on the full range of real estate matters. The firm offers a formidable transactional practice which enjoys a first-rate reputation for both big-ticket and mid-sized real estate transactions across all asset classes, with a proven track record of representing leading industry clients on both the buy and sell sides. An impressive international network facilitates the seamless handling of cross-border single-asset and portfolio transactions. The team also offers an integrated service by working closely with the firm's corporate, tax and restructuring departments. It is a good choice for complex property financing matters, advising borrowers on acquisition finance and refinancing. Its client roster comprises investors, project developers, private equity funds, REITs and financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Prologis on the acquisition of a portfolio of 128 logistics facilities and six new developments from Crossbay for EUR1.585 billion across seven countries in Europe.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance has an incredibly large and well-renowned real estate practice."
"They are really supportive, really commercial, and we are really happy with them."
"Their team is solid and responsive, and they are engaged. They have a top real estate team."
"Clifford Chance has an incredibly large and well-renowned real estate practice."
"They are really supportive, really commercial, and we are really happy with them."
"Their team is solid and responsive, and they are engaged. They have a top real estate team."
Notable Practitioners
Christian Keilich advises several of Clifford Chance's top international clients on an impressive variety of real estate transactions and is widely acknowledged as a market leader. He leads the firm's German real estate practice.
"Christian Keilich is absolutely a top lawyer in the German real estate market. He is very prominent."
"He knows what he is doing, and is pragmatic and a market leader."
Tobias Schulten is a much-in-demand adviser to a long list of investors and buyers on the financing of single-asset and portfolio transactions. He advises on transactions concerning office buildings and retail spaces, acting for several banks and investment fund clients.
"Tobias Schulten is very pragmatic in his approach. He is also technically brilliant and easy to collaborate with on work."
"He has a stellar reputation and great expertise. He takes a commercial approach to matters that is appreciated by all parties."
Gerold Jaeger is based in Düsseldorf and frequently advises on real estate acquisitions. He is particularly adept at handling transactions in the retail sector.
"He has a very calm demeanour, and this helps during transactions. He is the incarnation of a safe pair of hands due to his experience in the space."
Thomas Reischauer is highly rated by international investors for his handling of real estate M&A mandates.
"Thomas Reischauer is very nice to work with. He is constructive and stays calm. You always find a solution with him."
Fabian Böhm is a respected real estate lawyer with extensive experience on transactional real estate mandates. He regularly assists clients with the sale and acquisition of single assets and portfolios.
Reinhard Scheer-Hennings is a veteran real estate lawyer with a wealth of experience overseeing transactions and project development mandates. Based in Düsseldorf, his recent practice has seen him advise on the disposal of office properties.
Philipp Stoecker is an up-and-coming lawyer leading numerous single-asset and portfolio acquisitions, as well as real estate joint venture and M&A matters. He is particularly active assisting with office space transactions.
"He is pragmatic in his approach and is a promising up-and-comer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
Germany