Real Estate: Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 4
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Provided by Hengeler Mueller
Hengeler Mueller provides comprehensive advice on tax and corporate law structuring, due diligence review, negotiation and financing of large real estate transactions. It advises on portfolio transactions and on the purchase or sale of major single assets by way of share deals, asset deals or joint venture structures.
Amongst its clients are international private equity funds as well as domestic housing companies and other strategic investors.
In real estate financing, the firm assists on debt and equity financing structures, with particular expertise in the securitisation of real estate loans and other structured products.
Chambers Review
Hengeler Mueller utilises its formidable transactional expertise to handle the full spectrum of high-end real estate M&A deals, while additionally advising on asset financing and refinancing. Its expertise spans joint ventures, sale and leaseback structures and lease agreements as well as insolvency-related issues and tender offers. Furthermore, it is well versed in handling cross-border transactions for well-known banks, real estate funds and asset managers.
Work Highlights
- Hengeler Mueller advised J.P. Morgan Asset Management on the acquisition of Panattoni Park in the north of Hamburg through a share deal and joint venture with Cromwell.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is highly motivated to find solutions and has strong abilities in the field."
"The firm is highly motivated to find solutions and has strong abilities in the field."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Müller leads some of Hengeler Mueller's most substantial matters, including both single-asset and portfolio deals. He is widely recognised for his expertise in real estate M&A matters and is co-head of the firm's transactional practice.
"He is a nice guy. I like to work with him as he cooperates well in the interests of advancing the deal."
"Thomas Müller is a very strong negotiator and dealmaker with a high sense of business structures."
Daniel Kress is one of the co-heads of Hengeler Mueller's real estate practice and frequently advises international investors on their German real estate transactions. He is well versed in acquisitions and disposals as well as lease agreements, restructurings and insolvency-related advice.
Martin Geiger handles the financing and refinancing of numerous real estate acquisitions and developments. He is a regular adviser to both lenders and borrowers on both senior and mezzanine financings.
"He is a very well-experienced and highly skilled lawyer."
Thomas Lang enters the rankings based on increasing activity on substantial real estate transactions. He is an up-and-coming lawyer building a strong reputation for advising national and international investors on real estate projects and M&A.
"Thomas Lang has a high awareness of clients' needs and is always responsive."
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Hengeler Mueller
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