Real Estate

Our interdisciplinary real estate team, consisting of experienced attorneys, has been advising clients comprehensively on all legal aspects of real estate for many years – from acquisition and sale to financing, use, and management, as well as support with complex transactions.

A particular focus lies in the legal structuring and implementation of purchase agreements, including share deals. Our clients benefit from the close integration with our construction law practice: whether it’s the sale of land with development potential, the repurposing of existing properties, or the transition from project development to marketing – we create legally sound and forward-looking solutions.

Thanks to our in-depth expertise in private construction law, our experience in project development, and the involvement of our notary’s office, we are able to cover all real estate law matters from a single source and at the highest level of quality.

Our advisory services include in particular:

Real Estate Legal Advice

Our real estate law team offers comprehensive support for your real estate project. We advise international clients and companies from the initial project idea, the acquisition or establishment of building rights, to construction implementation, leasing and usage, and eventually marketing. At every phase of the project, our certified experts with proven track records are at your side. Our expertise ranges from individual property advice to residential and commercial portfolios, and special-purpose properties such as hotels and shopping centers.

Project Development

We support you with expertise and foresight in the legally and fiscally optimized structuring of the project company – the latter in cooperation with long-standing and experienced partners – in the creation of building rights and the drafting of a wide range of contracts tailored to the structure and goals of your project.

Our services include, in particular:

• Drafting and negotiation of purchase agreements – as asset or share deals
• Project development, project management, and control agreements
• Planning and construction contracts – tailored to complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Asset and property management agreements, including center and facility management
• Commercial and master lease agreements – individually designed for your usage concepts
• Neighborhood agreements – to safeguard project execution and prevent disputes

With our deep legal and commercial expertise, we offer holistic advice throughout the entire project cycle – from land acquisition to development and eventual realization.

Financing

Financing is a key success factor in any real estate transaction. We provide targeted advice on project and acquisition financing, refinancing, portfolio transactions, and sale-and-lease-back structures – for both asset and share deals. Our focus is on developing tailored financing structures that protect your economic interests.

Our experienced attorneys conduct legal due diligence on both the buyer and seller side, identify risks, and ensure transparency – even in complex structures. This helps balance information asymmetries and forms a sound basis for decision-making.

We also advise institutional investors on indirect real estate investments – such as in open- or closed-end funds – with comprehensive legal expertise. Naturally, we always consider all regulatory requirements, particularly BaFin’s risk management guidelines.

Transactions

From initial property review to final contract execution, we provide comprehensive support for successful real estate transactions.

At the heart of our transaction services lies legal due diligence: our experienced attorneys systematically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a property and balance information asymmetries – for maximum transparency and informed decisions on both the buyer and seller side.

Another key to success is legally sound and economically balanced contract drafting. Whether asset deal, share deal, joint venture, or private equity structure – we develop customized contracts tailored to your interests and objectives. We consider not only real estate law but also corporate law – from selecting the appropriate legal structure to contract execution.

Our real estate team also advises institutional investors on indirect investments in open- and closed-end funds – always in compliance with regulatory requirements, especially BaFin’s risk management standards.

Property Management

Whether you aim to develop your properties in the short, medium, or long term, we work with you to design tailored, creative solutions to ensure effective administration and management of your real estate portfolio.

This includes drafting and negotiating intelligent, practical agreements in asset, property, and facility management – to strike the right balance of interests. This applies particularly to dynamically managed portfolios characterized by ongoing acquisitions and disposals, as well as the operation of special-purpose properties such as shopping centers, hospitals, or airports. With strong legal, technical, and commercial understanding, our attorneys develop forward-thinking solutions for you.

Litigation and Arbitration

In the event of conflict, we advise and represent our clients in all types of disputes – out of court, before national courts, and in arbitration proceedings. While our legal advice and contract drafting aim to prevent conflicts, they cannot always be avoided.

Climate Neutrality and Sustainability

With the EU Green Deal, the European Commission aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. A key instrument: energy-efficient building renovation. Sustainability is thus becoming a key factor for future-proof construction and real estate projects.

We help you meet complex regulatory requirements at EU, federal, and state levels – and at the same time implement economically viable solutions. Our advice follows a life-cycle approach: from planning and construction to operation, renovation, or repurposing.

Whether ESG compliance, energy efficiency, taxonomy regulation, or sustainable project development – we support you in aligning your building with future-proof and legally compliant sustainability standards.