Freshfields, Real Estate | Chambers Europe Profile

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Real Estate - Germany

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has an excellent real estate team offering the industry's full range of services. The firm frequently handles headline real estate M&A transactions with cross-border elements and acts for a number of high-profile clients. The team offers further expertise in innovative project developments, including retail and office projects and area developments. The practice also has noteworthy capabilities in complex real estate acquisition finance. Freshfields offers strength in all asset classes, with regular activity in the office, logistics, retail and hotel sectors.

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Work Highlights

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Freshfields advised Madison International Realty on the sale of its interest in the Sony Center in Berlin to Norges Bank Investment Management and the dissolution of the corresponding joint venture.

Strengths

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"They combine real estate and M&A expertise seamlessly."

Real Estate respondent
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"We have enjoyed working with them. They dive deep into the relevant topics."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"They combine real estate and M&A expertise seamlessly."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"We have enjoyed working with them. They dive deep into the relevant topics."

Real Estate respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Niko Schultz-Süchting

Band 1

Department head Niko Schultz-Süchting leads some of Freshfields' biggest real estate transactions, with regard to both single-asset and portfolio deals, as well as real estate M&A and private equity matters.

"I really appreciate working with Niko Schultz-Süchting. He is an accomplished, cooperative lawyer."

"Niko is a truly excellent lawyer."

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Timo Elsner

Band 3

Timo Elsner operates a wide-ranging practice that spans the sale and purchase of office and retail properties, as well as assisting with real estate-related private equity transactions. He also advises on joint ventures and lease agreements.

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Frank Laudenklos

Band 4

Frank Laudenklos regularly handles the financing aspects of various real estate transactions. He is recognised in the market for his real estate finance expertise, as well as his broader focus on corporate finance.

"I like working with Frank as he is collaborative."

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Julia Haas

Band 5

Julia Haas is based in Frankfurt and has built a strong reputation for advising clients on green lease deals. She is also noted for her experience in the hotel and hospitality industry.

"Julia Haas is doing a lot on green lease deals and has built an impressive reputation there."

"Julia is active on the green deals for the real estate market. She deserves recognition as her work is important."

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