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Real estate and construction > Project development Tier 1
Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 2
GSK Stockmann ‘s construction law practice covers all aspects of construction plans and projects, including the interfaces with environmental and planning law, public procurement and state aid law as well as private construction and architectural law. Practice head Jan Kehrberg focuses on project developments as well as construction, construction contract and public procurement law. Stefan Dorn is well versed in advising contractors on all construction and planning contracts, which includes the support of general planning contracts, the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and the procurement of construction rights under public law as well as respective financing matters. Public construction law specialist Kerstin von Staa is particularly experienced in supporting approval procedures and representing clients before administrative courts. She made partner at the end of 2020 together with Claudia Busch (planning law) and Jonas Philipp Wilkens (project management). In January 2022, the group was also strengthened with salary partner Frederic Jürgens, previously at MELCHERS Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB, who is experienced at the interface between real estate and construction law as well as project developments.Practice head(s):
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Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 2
GSK Stockmann offers both transactional and asset management support and advises asset managers, project developers and institutional investors. The team has an impressive track record in portfolio transactions structured by way of share and asset deals. A core strength is the combined real estate and corporate expertise in the reshaping of joint venture structures into forward share deals. The practice is managed by Dirk Brückner and Rainer Werum. Brückner specialises in advising on real estate joint ventures and complex share deals, while Werum focuses on regulatory issues relating to open-ended real estate funds. Philip Huperz is experienced in micro-living real estate project developments and Monique Franke is well versed in supporting retail and office real estate transactions. In cooperation with the Luxembourg office, the firm assists international investors with investment opportunities in the German real estate market via private equity funds and corporate structures structured in Luxembourg. Nadine Wachendorf (commercial tenancy law and real estate transactions) was promoted to local partner in January 2021. In January 2022, the team was also strengthened with new equity partner Martin Prothmann, previously at CMS, who has experience in real estate transactions, commercial tenancy law and asset management, as well as salary partner Frederic Jürgens from MELCHERS Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB, he covers the construction law interface.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The law firm offers a complete package for all real estate law issues from a single source. Cross-location practice groups also appear to the client as a unified team.’
‘The entire team is always up to date, no loss of knowledge.’
‘Very competent and flexible, very good advice with regard to the customer’s wishes in accordance with the legal requirements.’
‘The Munich team is characterized by outstanding real estate deal expertise.’
‘Dr. Rainer Werum impresses in countless real estate transactions with excellent specialist knowledge and charming negotiation skills.’
Key clients
Ampega Investment GmbH
Art-Invest Real Estate Funds GmbH
Art Invest Real Estate und Accumulata Real Estate
AviaRent Invest AG
Centerscape
Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH
DekaBank Konzern
Grand Central Frankfurt GmbH
Hammer AG und Optima-Aegidius Gruppe
Invesco Real Estate
MP Holding GmbH
OFFICEFIRST Immobilien GmbH
PE & Development AVIAM GmbH
PHOENIX Real Estate Development GmbH
R&S Immobilienmanagement GmbH
Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
UBM Development AG
Vienna House Hotelmanagement GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising UBM Development AG and its joint venture partner PAULUS Immobiliengruppe on the sale of the FAZ Tower by way of a forward deal to HanseMerkur property for around €200 million.
- Advising Deka Immobilien on the purchase of the first phase of the project in the Weißen Quartier in Munich with two office buildings from InfraRed Capital Partners (London) and Allgemeine Südboden (Munich).
- Advising the project developers Optima-Aegidius and Hammer AG on the sale of the commercial project South Horizon (SoHo) in Munich Obersendling as part of a forward share deal to the asset manager Ampega for insurance companies of HDI Germany.
Banking and finance > Financial services: regulatory Tier 3
As an established player especially in the digitization sphere, GSK Stockmann frequently advises on the implementation of digital subscription routes and the establishment of e-money-based benefit programs. These fintech-related matters are often handled by Timo Bernau, among others, who advises on various innovative financial products and jointly heads the practice with Robert Kramer, who has expertise in the funds sector. Other practice pillars include transactions, new business models development and dispute resolution, which are all regularly handled in cooperation with the Luxembourg office headed by Andreas Heinzmann.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Specific knowledge in connection with bank concession proceedings before the European Courts.’
‘Okko Behrends is an excellent fighter with extensive expertise. Doesn’t need a team of 5 juniors who work for him and are charged additionally, but shows competence himself.’
‘I have had a very pleasant working relationship with Okko Behrends – an excellent lawyer to work with.’
‘Okko Behrends is a pragmatic and practical lawyer. He has an eye for detail and is very capable of translating complex Dutch matters for clients who have no knowledge of Dutch law. He gets things straight. ‘
‘The team has enormous technical expertise and a very good overview of the market in terms of practice. The advice is pragmatic, always related to the specific situation and takes into account the individual needs of the client.’
‘A well-established team that always has access to necessary specialist expertise.’
‘Volker Baas: Excellent knowledge and experience of banking and regulatory law. An extremely pleasant and constructive discussion partner with helpful risk assessments and legal evaluation.’
‘Short response times; pragmatic approach; clean documentation.’
Key clients
3Red Partners LLC., Chicago
Bankhaus von der Heydt GmbH & Co. KG
CAPTIQ GmbH
Companisto GmbH / Companisto Holding GmbH
DBF Holding GmbH
DF Deutsche Finance Investment GmbH
SolarisBank AG
Spendit AG
ZBI Vertriebs-koordinations GmbH
Immutable Insight Capital Management GmbH / Von der Heydt Asset Servicing SA
Work highlights
- Advising Bankhaus von der Heydt GmbH & Co. KG on various cross-border securitization structures in connection with the mapping of different investment strategies for money market strategies, crypto assets and alternative real asset funds.
- Advice to CAPTIQ GmbH on its development of a new and innovative credit platform, starting with the refinancing structure in Luxembourg, the regulatory and structural setup with partner bank in Germany, the draft of customer-related documents and data policy as well as legal coordination with other business partners who are connected to the platform.
- Advice to Companisto GmbH/ Companisto Holding GmbH on the structuring and implementation of various equity financing models for companies to issue via a digital financing platform.
Banking and finance > Investment funds Tier 3
GSK Stockmann is traditionally known for its expertise in advising funds investing in real estate. Due to its close cooperation with private equity and venture capital colleagues within the firm however, these two fields are among the rising areas of interest while the team recently also expanded its activity in other asset classes. These include, for example, debt funds, which the group advises in cooperation with the Luxembourg team on matters related to investment and tax law. Petra Eckl is the key contact for tax-optimised fund structuring; she jointly heads the practice with Robert Kramer, who assists with investment and regulatory aspects of fund structuring and launch and also regularly takes the lead in transactions. As part of its regulatory advice offering, the group also increasingly assists with sustainable finance matters.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team has enormous technical expertise and a very good market overview in practice. The advice is always pragmatic, bespoke and tailored to the individual needs of the client in a specific situation.’
‘Excellent understanding of industry issues and problems and the ability to solve them in a practical way. In addition, very good interaction between tax, supervisory and corporate law as well as real estate law. Furthermore, very pleasant contact and a deal and goal-oriented way of working.’
‘ Mr. Zentis is an excellent all-purpose weapon in the field of RE & AIFM.’
Key clients
AACHENER GRUNDVERMÖGEN Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
BVT Unternehmensgruppe, derigo GmbH & Co. KG
Competo Capital Partners GmbH
DF Deutsche Finance Investment GmbH
Hannover Leasing Investment GmbH
IntReal International Real Estate Kapitalverwaltungs-gesellschaft mbH
Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement GmbH
Team Europe
VALUES. Institutional Invest GmbH
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice to AACHENER GRUNDVERMÖGEN Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH on the implementation of the requirements of the EU Disclosure Regulation on the subject of sustainable finance.
- Advising BVT group, derigo GmbH & Co. KG at company and product level on the implementation of legal requirements set out by the EU Disclosure Regulation on Sustainable Finance.
- Advising Competo Capital Partners GmbH on the establishment and structuring of a capital management company for the issue of closed special AIF as a debt fund to finance real estate project developments and on the issue of a debt fund.
Public sector > Commercial administrative law Tier 3
In addition to its focus on municipal advice, GSK Stockmann's team increasingly supports clients at state and federal level. However, national and international corporations and NGOs also appreciate the team's expertise in approval and certification matters as well as in related disputes. The practice prepares constitutional reports, has expertise in remunicipalisation and is characterised by its proximity to the political sector. The team is headed by Wolfgang Wuerfel in Munich and Jan Hennig in Berlin, both of whom advise companies and the public sector on commercial administration issues.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The GSK Stockmann team is very well organized and coordinated. Appointments are well prepared and information is solid.’
Key clients
Conterganstiftung
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg
FSC Global Development GmbH
Gemeinde Eichwalde
HOWOGE Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH
IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Land Berlin, Der Regierende Bürgermeister von Berlin (Senatskanzlei)
Land Berlin, Senatsverwaltung für Finanzen
Land Schleswig Holstein
Landeshauptstadt München, Stadtjugendamt
Microdrones GmbH
Otto von Guericke Universität zu Magdeburg
Philipp Morris GmbH
Stadt Soltau
Tesla Motors
Work highlights
- On behalf of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, represented by the Authority for the Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture, preparation of a constitutional expert opinion on the effects of the new Federal Building Energy Act (GEG) on the Hamburg Climate Protection Act.
- Advising the housing association HOWOGE on variants of the cooperation model regarding the framework agreement reached with the state of Berlin for the renovation of 13 schools and the construction of 15 schools as part of the Berlin school building offensive. Advice in particular on school premises that, unlike in the original model, are not owned by the state.
- Comprehensive legal advice to the city of Soltau on the planned remunicipalisation of the previously privately owned municipal sewage system, in particular on municipal economic law, tax law, company law and labor law.
Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 3
GSK Stockmann's team is headed by Jan Hennig in Berlin and Wolfgang Würfel in Munich, 'sets standards in both legal expertise and networking' and acts with a clear focus on planning law issues. The practice's focus lies on advice on infrastructure planning, with renowned expert Andreas Geiger as the key contact, as well as assistance with urban development projects. Matters in the latter area are frequently taken on by Hennig and Wuerfel, among others, who predominantly advise private investors and developers, as well as occasionally cities and municipalities. The practice recently also expanded its activities in the energy and transport sectors. Claudia Busch and Kerstin von Staa made local partners in January 2021.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The law firm GSK has outstanding expertise in railway construction and operating law; the know-how there is also convincing beyond the purely legal issues, especially in relation to railway operations. The law firm is always extremely reliable and available at all times. The elaborations, statements, expert opinions, etc. testify to the highest level of professionalism and perfection. The law firm sets standards! ‘
‘The cooperation could not be better. They are always and directly available and act immediately. As a client, you feel that you are in the very best of hands and that you are being advised and supported with the best possible quality.’
‘GSK Stockmann sets standards in terms of both legal expertise and networking. Recognized as a fair partner by both municipalities and business.’
‘Dr. Seifert is technically very good, always up to date through teaching and consulting mandates for the public sector and, above all, understands the projects/tasks of the client. These are never lost sight of during legal advice and are broken down to the level of non-lawyers in an understandable way. We maintain a very open and trusting relationship and you can feel how happy he is to be actively involved in finding a solution.’
Key clients
50Hertz Transmission GmbH
Bayerische Staatsforsten AöR
Bundeskriminalamt
Center Parcs
DB Netz AG
DB Station & Service AG
Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes
ECE Gruppe
FH-INNOVA GmbH
GESOBAU AG
Land Schleswig-Holstein
Lidl Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG
MOTORWORLD Rüsselsheim
Panattoni Germany Properties GmbH
Siemens AG
STRABAG Real Estate GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Siemens AG on the development of a new district into an urban quarter with a mixture of residential, lodging, office space and commercial and industrial uses.
- Advising 50Hertz on the SuedOstLink and Elf projects on property security issues in accordance with the EnWG and legal approval issues as part of the implementation of the high-voltage lines.
- Ongoing support for Lidl service GmbH & Co. KG in real estate projects, in particular in the development of new locations and the expansion of existing grocery store locations. In addition, support for complex project developments for mixed-use buildings in the metropolitan regions and projects for logistics locations.
Public sector > Public procurement Tier 3
Acting at a 'high professional level', GSK Stockmann's team focuses on procurement law advice in the context of project developments and complex construction and real estate projects, while the team is particularly expanding its advice on partnering models in construction contracts. IT and healthcare awards are other central components of the advice offering. With the arrival of Friedrich Ludwig Hausmann and his team in 2020, the team's profile has tangibly sharpened with regards to traffic and infrastructure issues. Jenny Mehlitz has 'excellent expertise' and jointly heads the practice with Hausmann in Berlin.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The law firm GSK Stockmann worked for us in the implementation of procurement procedures for construction and engineering services and the drafting of the associated construction and engineering contracts. The technical qualifications and many years of experience in the individual specialist areas are convincing.’
‘The internal coordination and clarification of our inquiries/enquiries between the individual legal areas, i.e. public procurement law and contract law, are a prime example of effective cooperation, from which the clients benefit in a special way.’
‘Thanks to the high level of expertise, clear structures, clear division of tasks, strict monitoring and thus compliance with award schedules, the time-critical award procedures were successfully completed .’
‘Dr. Arne Gniechwitz was in charge of supporting us in the implementation of the award procedure and was particularly convincing with his great professional knowledge and very good knowledge transfer, with his many years of experience and special commitment.’
‘Especially in the review procedure, which was decided for us, Dr. Gniechwitz and his team have worked extremely successfully with the highest level of professional expertise and particular personal commitment.’
‘Mr. Sören Wolkenhauer, in a team with Dr. Gniechwitz oversaw the award procedure and made a significant contribution to the success of the review procedure with his technical expertise and special personal commitment .’
‘Arne Gniechwitz: Excellent in the preparation and processing of complex issues. The pleasant and approachable way is to be emphasized. The communication and professional quality in combination with the close cooperation is unique.’
‘Jenny Mehlitz: Excellent professional competence far beyond the industry. The pleasant and approachable way is to be emphasized.‘
Key clients
Bundesminsisterium für Verkehr und Digitale Infrastruktur (BMVI)
fuentis AG
Hansestadt Lübeck
HOWOGE Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH
Land Berlin, vertreten durch Tegel Projekt GmbH
Land Brandenburg/PD Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH
Neue Seidenstraßen – Duisburg Gateway Terminal
Stadtwerke Jena GmbH; Jenaer Nahverkehr GmbH
Stiftung Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas
Vivantes Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH
Lübeck Port Authority
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge/PD Berater der Öffentlichen Hand GmbH
OHB System AG
PD – Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH
Chabad Lubawitsch e.V.
Toll Collect GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice to the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) on all questions relating to the German truck toll; including procurement law issues and topics relating to the European Uniform Toll Service (EETS). In addition, advising Toll Collect GmbH (100% subsidiary of the federal government) on public procurement, contract and corporate law issues.
- Advice on public procurement law to the Lübeck Port Authority on the award of the contract for the conversion of the 5 Plus pier at Skandinavienkai in Travemünde in an innovation partnership/partnering.
- Advising OHB System AG in the European Commission’s procurement procedure for the delivery of satellites for the European Galileo system, representation in a lawsuit before the European Court of Justice against the award decision.
Banking and finance > Fintech Tier 4
GSK Stockmann typically advises on issues requiring supervisory law, IT and data protection expertise, which results in instructions pertaining to the structuring of digitized financing platforms, the establishment of digital and e-money-based products, digital identities or electronic signatures; supervisory law expert Timo Patrick Bernau routinely leads on these matters.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘I experienced Philippe Lorenz as meticulous and eloquent, a problem solver in supervisory law, calm and level-headed even in controversial discussions.’
Key clients
Bankhaus von der Heydt GmbH & Co. KG
Companisto GmbH / Companisto Holding GmbH
Aescuvest international GmbH
CrowdDesk GmbH, Companisto GmbH
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH
Spendit AG
Immutable Insight Capital Management GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Companisto GmbH/ Companisto Holding GmbH on the structuring and implementation of various equity financing models for companies to issue via a digital financing platform.
- Advising aescuvest international GmbH on the issuance of debt securities across Europe in connection with various start-ups.
- Advising Frankfurt School of Finance and Management gGmbH on the structuring of a digitized financing platform for cross-border investments in renewable energy projects in emerging countries.
Banking and finance > Real estate finance Tier 4
In addition to acquisition financing – most recently particularly in relation to the retail, residential and office sectors – GSK Stockmann routinely handles project financing, which also mirrors the specialisation of practice heads Alma Franke and Stefan Koser. Asset managers, capital management companies and real estate investment companies form the backbone of its client base alongside financial institutions and developers, who also benefit from the group's expertise in investment law-related matters as well as from its close cooperation with the Luxembourg office.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Aberdeen Standard Investments AG
DZ HYP AG
FREO Germany GmbH
GPEP GmbH
Groß & Partner Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
LaSalle Investment Management Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
Nuveen Real Estate
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to FREO Germany GmbH in connection with the financing of a project development of KORYFEUM office campus in Unterschleißheim.
- Ongoing advice to Groß & Partner Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH in connection with the financing of the FOUR project in Frankfurt am Main.
- Advising HANSAINVEST Hanseatische Investment-GmbH and GPEP GmbH on the acquisition financing of the SUPERFOOD portfolio, consisting of 68 retail properties.
Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 4
GSK Stockmann ‘s corporate practice focuses on M&A transactions, compliance and corporate governance issues, corporate disputes and executive bodies' disputes as well as restructuring. Due to the close cooperation with the financial practice, the group is regularly instructed by banks, institutional investors, investment trusts, payment providers and FinTech companies. The team is also experienced in the healthcare, energy infrastructure and real estate sectors. Markus Söhnchen heads the group and advises on the drafting of contracts.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Aescuvest GmbH
Aptiv Global Operations Ltd.
GreenRock GmbH
Medicover Gruppe (Nordmed Healthcare)
Vodafone Automotive Deutschland GmbH
Colliers International Deutschland GmbH
Daily Mail and General Trust Group (DMGT), Landmark Information Group Ltd.
Demire Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate GmbH
Heitman Germany GmbH
Loyalty Partner GmbH
Normec Holding GmbH
Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe GmbH & Co. KGaA
Verifort Capital Group
WestInvest
Wetteraukreis
Work highlights
- Comprehensive support to Aptiv Global Operations Ltd. in an internal restructuring for the better integration of the Gabocom sub-group into the German organization of the group.
- Advising Deka Bank on the merger of the French subsidiary Delorme Holding SAS into the German regulated subsidiary and AIFM WestInvest Gesellschaft für Investmentfonds mbH under the European cross-border merger regulation.
- Advising the Verifort Capital Group on a corporate agreement as well as on shareholder meetings and restructuring.
Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 4
In 2020, GSK Stockmann successfully expanded its transaction and project development practice by attracting several new investors, including in the segments care properties and assisted living. The venture capital practice advises startups and investors from the healthcare, biotechnology and medical technology sectors. The firm’s traditional strength in real estate law was evident in mandates pertaining to medical centers, care centers and clinics. The interface with public law, especially in the clinical area, as well as compliance advice are further core topics. Markus Söhnchen (Frankfurt), Philip Huperz (Berlin) and of counsel Maritheres Palichleb (Frankfurt) head the practice.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Affimed GmbH
Apogenix AG
Medicover Gruppe (Nordmed Healthcare)
Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG
Vivantes – Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH
Lupin Atlantis Holdings SA
AviaRent Invest AG
coparion GmbH & Co. KG
ENDRA Life Sciences Inc.
G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG
Haemonetics GmbH
Integra LifeSciences
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice to the Medicover Group on the acquisition of a stake in a medical care center (MVZ), in particular drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Advising Vivantes – Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmBH on a tender procedure for the conclusion of a general contractor contract for planning and construction services for the turnkey construction of a supply and logistics center with a multi-purpose warehouse, food supply center, archive building, multi-storey car park and sprinkler tank and control center including outdoor facilities.
- Advising the NASDAQ-listed life science group ENDRA Life Sciences on its market entry in Germany, in particular in connection with the founding of a subsidiary and including various contracts.
Public sector > State aid Tier 4
GSK Stockmann's state aid team is jointly led by the Munich-based Wolfgang Würfel, who has experience in municipal projects, and Arne Gniechwitz in Hamburg; the latter has particular expertise in matters relating to seaport infrastructure. The practice includes state aid advice on the financing of public infrastructure, especially in the transport sector, as well as a wide range of advice to the public sector and its companies. Advice to municipalities and state aid classification of concept awards represents another growth area for the practice. Many instructions entail public procurement aspects; the group's expertise in this regard was strengthened by the arrival of Friedrich Hausmann from PwC Legal (PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal AG Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft) in July 2020.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge, especially in the area of state aid law for ports, EU subsidies, law of international cooperation, international tax law problems are also included. There is a competent contact person for every special problem.’
‘Particularly noteworthy is Dr. Arne Gniechwitz. Always excellently prepared, extremely competent, and very pleasant to deal with personally. Responds immediately to inquiries. Here you get excellent advice and are in good hands.’
‘Very well versed, hands-on: Dr. Arne Gniechwitz!’
Key clients
Duisburger Hafen AG
Flughafen Bremen GmbH
Stadt Giengen an der Brenz
KVVH GmbH – Karlsruher Versorgungs-, Verkehrs- und Hafen GmbH
Landwirtschaftskammer Niedersachsen Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts
NiedersachsenPorts & GmbH & Co. KG
WBM Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin-Mitte mbH
Work highlights
- Advice on state aid law to coparion GmbH & Co. KG on changing its investment guidelines for the provision of venture capital to start-ups and on coordinating these changes with the BMWi and the European Commission.
- Advice on state aid law to Flughafen Bremen GmbH.
- Advice on public procurement and state aid law to Duisburger Hafen AG on the conclusion of a heritable building right contract and the establishment of a joint venture in connection with the construction and operation of a new trimodal container terminal as part of the Belt and Road Initiative/New Silk Road.
Compliance Tier 5
GSK Stockmann focuses on the healthcare, mobility and the public sector and primarily supports medium-sized companies in preventive issues, compliance management systems (CMS) and risk analyses. Legal tech tools are used to detect money laundering risks and also in the context of business partner due diligence. The team is headed by Eric Mayer, who, in addition to his in-house experience, also has expertise in CMS and transaction-related due diligence. Another key contact is Gerhard Gündel, he frequently advises corproate bodies on liability issues.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Very hands-on and client-oriented; very good understanding of compliance-specific issues at home and abroad; Determination and development of customer-specific compliance needs and profiles.’
‘Eric Mayer is a very experienced and competent expert in compliance matters both from an in-house perspective and from a consulting practice. The strong knowledge from the in-house area, especially with regard to organization, structures and the interaction between management and operations as well as between the individual departments are a big plus when determining the company-specific needs and when implementing the compliance rules.’
Key clients
Affimed GmbH
Apogenix AG
Sponge
Lupin Atlantis Holdings SA
SÜSS MicroTec SE
Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG
Vonovia SE
Information technology > Data protection Tier 5
At GSK Stockmann, Jörg Kahler and Katy Ritzmann jointly head the firm's deeply embedded data protection and IT practices. The team focuses on advising industrial clients as well as the public sector – with both sectors having significantly gained importance for the firm in 2021 – as well as innovative technology start-ups, fintech companies and aviation industry clients. Data protection advice is often rendered in relation to compliance matters, transactions and outsourcing. The team's forensic activity is also notable.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘GSK Stockmann’s ability to understand the commercial and operational issues of a large, multinational client and to deliver practical, goal-oriented advice makes GSK Stockmann’s practice unique among its peers.’
‘Jörg Kahler stands out. His ability to gain a deep understanding of Ryanair’s commercial and operational needs is exceptional. He is incredibly responsive, understands that commercial and operational challenges must be considered in any proposed legal solution and has a proven ability to provide practical, straightforward and objective legal advice.’
Key clients
Conterganstiftung
HOWOGE Unternehmensgruppe:
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Payback
Ryanair DAC
Deutsche Fonds Holding GmbH
Affimed GmbH
Jodel Venture
Tesla Inc.
MLP
Solaris Bank AG
Work highlights
- Advice and support to Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg on research project AURA – Autonomous Bike pertaining to the legal framework regarding autonomously driving cargo bikes.
- Advising Tesla on data protection in connection with the use of location localization data in the automotive sector.
- Advice to Contergan Foundation on GDPR implementation.
Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring Tier 6
In accordance with the firm's specialisation in real estate, banking, supervisory and public law, GSK Stockmann's restructuring team is particularly active at the interfaces to those practice areas. In real estate-related matters, the group advises landlords whose tenants are insolvent or face the threat of insolvency. Okko Hendrik Behrends is adept at assisting with bank insolvency matters as well as at advising funds on restructuring law. Andreas Dimmling and Raoul Kreide head the team.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘High level of integration of team members.’
‘Outstanding expertise, analytics and solution orientation; extremely customer-centric cooperation behavior of Dr. Raoul Chalk.’
‘Very quick response, very practical and, in terms of the specific request, a specific recommendation for action.’
‘Practical collaboration. Going into “reality”.’
‘Dr. Roul Kreide is technically very competent. Can respond to clients very well.’
Key clients
ABLV Bank und deren Gesellschafter
AFIAA Germany 2 AG
Anglo Austrian AAB AG (vormals Meinl Bank)
Centerscape Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Circtec-Gruppe (UK)
Greenmarck Fund Solutions GmbH
K & U Bäckerei GmbH
Party Fiesta Deutschland GmbH
PPRO Financial Limited
Recylex S.A.
Schiebe und Collegen
Vereinigung Cockpit e.V.
TUIfly GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising the French Recylex Group on the insolvency and self-administration of the entire German subgroup.
- Advising several landlords from more than 15 Karstadt locations.
- Legal proceedings before the European Court of Justice for ABLV Bank and its shareholders in the area of the Single Resolution Mechanism.
Germany > Tax Tier 6
With a firm-wide focus on the real estate industry, GSK Stockmann's tax transaction advice is tailored to this sector, but also addresses corporate transactions. A significant proportion of the group's fund tax assistance, another core competence, also stems from the real estate sector. Here, clients further benefit from the close cooperation with the firm's Luxembourg office and from the investment tax law expertise of Heiko Stoll, who joined from Simmons & Simmons at the end of 2020. The expertise of practice heads Petra Eckl and Dirk Koch reflects the team's focus.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The Frankfurt team of Dr. Eckl is very competent when it comes to national real estate transactions. Good accessibility and usually quick feedback in case of queries are also on the plus side.’
Key clients
Art Invest Real Estate und Accumulata Real Estate
ELA Bathroom Supply Limited
Strenger Group
Evolution Development GmbH
Spectralliance Holding
Competo Capital Partners, Optima Group
Work highlights
- Advising ELA Bathroom Supply Limited on the tax structuring of an inbound investment in a German industrial company via a multi-level cross-border structure; Structuring and advice on special topics such as withholding tax.
- Advising the Strenger Group on the sale of a Romanian subsidiary and on the tax-efficient structuring and reinvestment of the sales proceeds, each as part of a share deal. The advice also included tax-efficient financing and possible reinvestment.
- Tax advice to Evolution Development GmbH on a project in Wiesbaden, in particular on a tax-efficient purchase and coordination with the tax authorities on an information procedure.
Corporate and M&A > M&A: smaller deals (-€100m)
GSK Stockmann is an established address for medium-sized companies, which are active in the financial services, energy, healthcare, mobility and technology sectors. In addition to this broad industry expertise, the team also routinely assists with transactions at the interface with VC, often in close cooperation with the respective team. Practice head Markus Söhnchen also acts at this interface. His team also includes the two automotive sector specialists Andreas Bauer and Michael StobbePractice head(s):
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Private equity > Venture capital
GSK Stockmann > Firm Profile
GSK Stockmann is a leading independent European corporate law firm with over 200 professionals across our offices in Germany and Luxembourg.
GSK Stockmann is the law firm of choice for Real Estate and Financial Services. In addition, we have deep-rooted expertise in key sectors including Funds, Capital Markets, Public, Mobility, Energy and Healthcare.
With wide-ranging expertise including M&A, private equity & venture capital, dispute resolution, tax, compliance, restructuring, IP & IT, data protection, antitrust and employment law, our dedicated teams have the experience to find the right solution for our clients business needs.
For international transactions and projects, we work together with selected reputable law firms abroad.
Our advice combines an economic focus with entrepreneurial foresight. That is what is behind: Your perspective.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Capital Markets; Corporate/M&A and Private Equity; Mobility | Dr. Andreas Bauer | andreas.bauer@gsk.de | +49 89 288174-74 |
Financial Services; Investment Funds; Capital Markets | Dr. Timo Bernau | timo.bernau@gsk.de | +49 89 288174-662 |
Corporate/M&A; Real Estate; Funds | Dr. Dirk Brückner | dirk.brueckner@gsk.de | +49 89 288174-71 |
Real Estate Investments; Capital Markets; Funds; Tax | Dr. Petra Eckl | petra.eckl@gsk.de | +49 69 710003-0 |
Energy; Public Law/Regulatory; Real Estate Projects | Dr. Stefan Geiger | stefan.geiger@gsk.de | +49 40 369703-37 |
Public Law/Regulatory; Procurement/State Aid | Dr. Arne Gniechwitz | arne.gniechwitz@gsk.de | +49 40 369703-0 |
Capital Markets; Banking & Finance | Andreas Heinzmann | andreas.heinzmann@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-30 |
Real Estate; Public Law/Regulatory; Project Development | Dr. Jan Hennig | jan.hennig@gsk.de | +49 30 203907-81 |
Healthcare; Real Estate; Project Development | Dr. Philip Huperz | philip.huperz@gsk.de | +49 30 203907-29 |
Energy; Mobility; Compliance; Dispute Resultion; Real Estate | Dr. Justus Jansen | justus.jansen@gsk.de | +49 40 369703-62 |
Financial Services; Mobility; Capital Markets; Data Protection | Dr. Jörg Kahler | joerg.kahler@gsk.de | +49 30 203907-0 |
Real Estate; Public Law/Regulatory; Project Development | Prof. Dr. Jan Kehrberg | jan.kehrberg@gsk.de | +49 30 203907-123 |
Financial Services; Investment Funds; Financial Regulation; Energy | Robert Kramer | robert.kramer@gsk.de | +49 89 288174-662 |
Commercial; Corporate/M&A and Private Equity; Healthcare | Dr. Markus Söhnchen | markus.soehnchen@gsk.de | +49 69 710003-0 |
Public Law/Regulatory; Real Estate; Energy; Infrastructure Planning | Dr. Wolfgang Würfel | wolfgang.wuerfel@gsk.de | +49 89 288174-0 |
Healthcare; Real Estate Investments; Real Estate Projects | Dr. Maritheres Palichleb, LL.M. | maritheres.palichleb@gsk.de | +49 69 710003-0 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Friedrich Ludwig Hausmann | Partner GSK Stockmann Berlin | View Profile |
![]() | Jan Hennig | Partner GSK Stockmann Berlin | View Profile |
![]() | Philip Huperz | Partner GSK Stockmann Berlin | View Profile |
![]() | Jörg Kahler | Partner GSK Stockmann Berlin | View Profile |
![]() | Jan Kehrberg | Partner GSK Stockmann Berlin | View Profile |
![]() | Jenny Mehlitz | Partner GSK Stockmann Berlin | View Profile |
![]() | Katy Ritzmann | Partner GSK Stockmann Berlin | View Profile |
![]() | Frank-Florian Seifert | Partner GSK Stockmann Berlin | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers Germany and Luxembourg : >200Languages
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Other offices : Berlin Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Munich Other offices : Hamburg Other offices : Heidelberg Other offices : LuxembourgPress Releases
GSK Stockmann berät Real I.S. beim Kauf des Frankfurter Marienbogens von Hines
22nd March 2022 GSK Stockmann hat die Real I.S. AG mit Sitz in München beim Kauf des Frankfurter Bürogebäudes Marienbogen vom Immobilienkonzern Hines umfassend beraten.Legal Briefings
Healthcare real estate investments in Germany – opportunities and challenges
The German real estate market continues to be a strong focus for (international) investors. According to CBRE, a transaction volume of around €111bn was achieved in the real estate investment market in 2021, which corresponds to an 40% increase compared to the previous year. International investors accounted for a market share of around 32%.
Comparative Guides
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Luxembourg: Real Estate
Published: November 2021
Authors: Dr. Philipp Mössner Chara Papagiannidi
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Real Estate laws and regulations that may occur in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg: Corporate Governance
Published: February 2022
Authors: Dr. Philipp Mössner Anna Lindner
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Corporate Governance laws and regulations that may occur in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg: Securitisation
Published: February 2022
Authors: Andreas Heinzmann Valerio Scollo Dr. Manuel Fernandez Hawa Mahamoud
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Securitisation laws and regulations that may occur in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg: Banking & Finance
Published: March 2022
Authors: Andreas Heinzmann Hawa Mahamoud
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Banking & Finance laws and regulations that may occur in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg: Tax
Published: October 2021
Authors: Mathilde Ostertag Katharina Schiffmann Adrien Kleinschmidt
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Tax laws and regulations that may occur in Luxembourg.
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Germany: Construction
Published: April 2022
Authors: Dr Jan-Bertram Hillig Prof Dr Jan Kehrberg Benedikt Walter LLM Dr Oda Wedemeyer
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Construction laws and regulations that may occur in Germany.
- Real estate and construction > Project development
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation)
- Real estate and construction > Real estate
Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance > Financial services: regulatory
- Banking and finance > Investment funds
- Public sector > Commercial administrative law
- Public sector > Planning and environment
- Public sector > Public procurement