Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills offers a transactional real estate practice with offices in Frankfurt and Düsseldorf, bolstered by the strengths of the firm's pan-European and international network of real estate teams. It regularly acts on the buying, selling and financing of various asset classes, including offices, logistics properties, hotels and retail spaces, both as single assets and as part of portfolios. The team is additionally experienced in project development, from traditional real estate development to the acquisition of development portfolios.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised a lending group consisting of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, the European Investment Bank, the UK Infrastructure Bank and 18 other commercial lenders in relation to the financing of the NeuConnect Interconnector project between the UK and Germany.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm provides excellent turnaround times and proactive engagement."
"The service is very fast. They exceeded expectations as they looked beyond the questions raised."
"The firm provides excellent turnaround times and proactive engagement."
"The service is very fast. They exceeded expectations as they looked beyond the questions raised."
Notable Practitioners
Sven Wortberg assists investors and developers with a range of acquisitions and sales. He also holds solid expertise in leasehold structures.
"Sven is a very switched-on individual and is supportive throughout the case."