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Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 1
GSK Stockmann routinely acts in cross-practice cooperation and focuses on urban project developments, smart cities, housing developments and retail centers as well as on private construction law and advises project developers, housing associations and retailers. The practice increasingly assists with sustainability-related issues, particularly in connection with smart cities, such as energy supply and waste disposal. Plant construction support is another key competence and focuses on the energy sector and energy infrastructure; here, the team is regularly instructed by industrial companies, DAX companies as well as clients from the smart city and renewable energy sectors. Practice head Jan Kehrberg focuses on project developments as well as construction, construction contract and public procurement law matters. The capacities in the public sector were particularly strengthened with the arrival of former Federal Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in January 2023; simultaneously, Jan Kramer, who comprehensively advises on project developments as well as construction and real estate law, was appointed to local partner. This is complemented by experience in contentious construction and architectural law matters, including litigation. Kerstin von Staa is well versed in approval procedures, including clients' representation before administrative courts.Practice head(s):
Jan Kehrberg
Other key lawyers:
Kerstin von Staa; Claudia Busch; Jonas Philipp Wilkens; Lars Bollensen; Heiko Maas; Jan Kramer
Key clients
BECKEN Development GmbH
Biomethan C-Port GmbH
CONSUS REAL ESTATE AG
Daiwa House Modular Europe GmbH
Deka Gruppe
Doosan Lentjes GmbH
Arikon Hoch- und Ingenieurbau GmbH
Duman Capital Partners GmbH
ENGIE Deutschland // GASAG
Estrel Tower Besitz GmbH & Co. KG
eyrise B.V.
Instone Real Estate Development GmbH
Merck KGaA, Standort Darmstadt
Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG
property team pta AG
Siemens Real Estate
Soravia Deutschland GmbH
Tegel Projekt GmbH
TREUCON/GEWOBAG
HOWOGE Unternehmensgruppe
MOMENI Investment Management GmbH
Work highlights
- Construction-related advice to Estrel on the construction of a hotel conference center, the highest high-rise in Berlin.
- Advice to Merck on plant construction; Advice on large-volume construction projects involving production technology and warehouse logistics.
- Ongoing legal planning support for Siemens in the Siemensstadt 2.0 project.
Real estate and construction > Project development Tier 1
Corporate and M&A > M&A Tier 2
GSK Stockmann is primarily visible in the financial services, energy, real estate and public sectors and assists with small-cap cross-border transactions including public takeovers, venture capital deals and joint ventures. In November 2023, transactional capacities were strengthened with the arrival of Robert Korndörfer, previously senior counsel at Noerr, who assisted strategic and financial investors in the mid-cap segment; he also has industry expertise in the energy, infrastructure and the digital economy sectors. Private equity and venture capital specialist Max Wilmanns (health and real estate) and the joint venture and M&A-savvy Jennifer Bierly (real estate) jointly lead the M&A team, after former practice head Markus Söhnchen (private equity and venture capital in the regulated sectors) joined GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB in July 2023; corporate finance and fintech consultant Tobias Riethmüller joined the same firm in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Max Wilmanns; Jennifer Bierly
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Jennifer Bierly: Extraordinary expertise in corporate law, great experience in M&A projects, always very pleasant to work with.’
Key clients
AMAN GmbH
BERNARD Gruppe Holding ZT GmbH
Daily Mail and General Trust Group (DMGT), Landmark Information Group Ltd.
Digital Transformation GmbH
Element Materials Technology Limited
Greenmarck Management GmbH
L-REA GMBH
MVPF Technologies GmbH
Olam International Limited
propertyteam AG
Residea Immobilien Management GmbH
Ritterschaft des Herzogtums Bremen
Voigt-Salus, Herr Rechtsanwalt Joachim
Wiit S.p.A., MyLoc managed IT AG
Yapi Kredi Banksi A.S.
VKB Versicherungskammer Bayern
Work highlights
- Advising MVPF Technologies GmbH on an exit transaction with carve-outs and complex purchase price regulations.
- Advising AMAN GmbH on the sale of software company AMAN Media GmbH to PE investor ANDCompany GmbH and AMAN GmbH’s re-investment in ANDCompany GmbH.
- Advising the Bavarian Insurance Chamber on an investment in a property by entering into a joint venture with a foreign real estate investor via a share deal regarding a Luxembourg structure including financing of the structure.
Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 2
GSK Stockmann's broad team specialises in urban development and infrastructure projects and also assists a growing client base with sustainability project-related ESG issues. The expansion of energy and network infrastructure represents one of Andreas Geiger's mainstays, who, in addition to overseeing a high-profile matter for the approval of an LNG terminal, also advises on environmental and planning aspects of planned motorway routes and high-voltage networks. Geiger co-heads the practice with commercial development specialist Jan Hennig, who focuses on mixed-use developments and environmentally friendly conversion projects. Wolfgang Wuerfel, who is experienced in subsidy and pollution control law, is a renowned contact for land-use planning matters.Practice head(s):
Andreas Geiger; Jan Hennig
Other key lawyers:
Wolfgang Würfel; Kristina Marx; Frank-Florian Seifert; Mark Butt
Testimonials
‘High professionalism among all team members, high level of competence.’
‘Wolfgang Würfel: luminary in his field, his word also carries weight with official employees. When dealing with other parties, always professionally superior, always calm and friendly, but determined. You get the impression that he strives for a fair and practical solution in every situation.’
‘The team is excellently positioned in environmental and planning law and in the legal areas affected by this area, both in depth and breadth, and delivers reliable, creative and practical results in each individual case within specified deadlines.’
‘Wolfgang Würfel: Due to his technical expertise and experience, he is always an essential factor in the successful implementation of a project. He not only points out problems, but also proactively offers working solutions. We really value his advice. Skilled negotiator and good standing with authorities and politicians.’
‘GSK connects individual specialist areas and thus offers good solutions for multi-dimensional tasks. Additional work is also delivered in a very short time with high quality. There are also tips and ideas “outside the box” that help the entire project. The large number of specialists also makes it possible to answer specific questions with a very high level of detail.’
‘Kristina Marx: Stands for fast and high-quality work. She carefully records information from clients and adapts proposed solutions individually to the issue. The statements help enormously in convincing administrations of the right course of action.’
‘Jan Hennig: Always communicates professionally at eye level. Every issue is handled and coordinated excellently. The specialist expertise in spatial planning is outstanding.’
‘Frank-Florian Seifert: Handles tasks with a high level of professionalism and commitment.’
Key clients
50Hertz Transmission GmbH
Brillant 1964. GmbH
Business Campus Management GmbH
Center Parcs Entwicklungsgesellschaft Germany GmbH
Consus Real Estate AG
Daiwa House CB Real Estate B.V.
Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes
Empira Asset Management GmbH
HB Reavis Germany GmbH
HINES
Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Red Grafton I S.à r.l. c/o
Siemens AG
Stadt Soltau
TenneT Offshore GmbH
TenneT TSO GmbH
Unibail-Rodamco Germany GmbH
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Germany GmbH
mfi Development GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Center Parcs development company Germany GmbH on the development of a holiday park with approx. 550 residential units and central facilities on a military conversion area of approx. 120 hectares in Ribnitz-Damgarten (Baltic Sea).
- Comprehensive advice to the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on energy planning procedures according to the LNGG and the EnWG before Stralsund Mining Authority for the construction and operation of the sea and land sections of the ‘Baltic Sea LNG’ project.
- Advising Daiwa House CB Real Estate BV, a joint venture between Capital Bay Real Estate Management GmbH and Daiwa House Modular Europe GmbH, on project development, purchases of various industrial properties with more than 100,000 m² of land area, on the construction and operation of Factories for modular and sustainable housing construction, through to further transactions throughout Germany and actual implementation of large-scale construction projects.
Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 2
GSK Stockmann is experienced in the asset management sector and regularly advises asset managers, project developers and institutional investors on transactions and financing as well as joint ventures and related forward share deals. Clients also benefit from the close cooperation with the locations in London and Luxembourg; the cross-location expertise in Luxembourg law is frequently called upon by international investors in connection with investments in the German real estate market made via investment vehicles structured in Luxembourg, while the London office focuses on advising international private equity houses on investments in German hotel, logistics and healthcare properties. Another key competence is the cross-practice expertise in insolvency law, where the team recently assisted with matters pertaining to distressed properties in the care home segment. Digital tenancy agreements are another growth area as well as ESG compliance. The team is led by Dirk Brückner (investments and asset management) and Philip Huperz (transactions, commercial tenancy agreements and asset management). Andreas Eichler (transactions) was appointed to partner in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Dirk Brückner; Philip Huperz
Other key lawyers:
Monique Franke; Olaf Schmechel; Andreas Eichler
Testimonials
‘Monique Franke is eloquent, intelligent, solution-oriented and has broad and deep specialist knowledge, which is used in different situations. The focus is always on the result, without losing sight of the specifics of the client.’
‘Diverse and deep specialist knowledge in the area of real estate, both in investment topics and in the asset management area. The team at the Munich location, led by Monique Franke, is very well positioned and addresses any questions promptly, pragmatically and solution-oriented.’
‘Olaf Schmechel has very good legal and tactical skills, strong in negotiations.’
‘Very large team that convinces both professionally and personally.’
‘The real estate team at GSK Stockmann in Frankfurt has been supporting us very successfully in the project development of logistics properties for many years. The collaboration is very solution-oriented, efficient and absolutely pleasant.’
‘Monique Franke is an exceptionally good lawyer. She is very competent, experienced, hands-on and positive. The advice and negotiation style are solution-oriented, very detailed, factual and well thought out. She is a very quick thinker, has a great understanding of business and is always keen to achieve the best for the client. She works tirelessly (issues are dealt with until the client is satisfied) and her always positive attitude and charisma is truly extraordinary. One can feel the joy in her work – it’s fun to work with her!’
‘The team tries to give the best possible performance at all times. One always gets excellent advice and results. The team is very practical and the proposed legal solutions are implementable. The interaction within the team is very collegial. Hierarchies are very flat and the communication between partners/associates/employees works excellently, is open and very harmonious. There are an extraordinary number of women in the team.’
Key clients
ABG Real Estate Holding GmbH & Co. KG
Alchemy Step Hotel Group
Art-Invest Real Estate Management GmbH & Co. KG
Bayern-Versicherung Lebensversicherung AG (VKB Versicherungskammer Bayern)
CELLS Property Investors GmbH
Hines European Value Fund 2
iLive / Merz Objektbau
IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH
MHP Hotel AG
neuplan verwaltung gmbh
Patrizia Deutschland GmbH
Patron Capital Advisers LLP
Pensionskasse der Wacker Chemie VVaG
Siemens AG
Sofidy-Gruppe
Terra Kapitalverwaltung AG
Union Investment Real Estate GmbH
Union Investment Gruppe
Vienna House Capital GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising the Alchemy Step Hotel Group on the acquisition and financing of various hotels in Dortmund, Bochum, Schwerin and Magdeburg.
- Advising Bayern-Versicherung Lebensversicherung AG on a real estate investment by entering into a joint venture with a foreign real estate investor via a share deal.
- Advising Siemens AG on the sale of shares in the Siemens Campus Erlangen Modul 2 project as part of a share deal with Union Investment and on a rental agreement with comprehensive ESG clauses.
Banking and finance > Investment funds Tier 3
Led by Robert Kramer (regulatory law) and Petra Eckl (tax law), GSK Stockmann regularly assists fund-launching institutions, initiators and investors in the structuring of special funds across various asset classes, including related tax matters. Clients also benefit from the close cooperation with the Luxembourg office on cross-border tax issues. Recent work pertains to the ESG area (with frequent ties to the real estate sector), such as the launch of ESG funds, including related regulatory matters and ESG upgrades for closed funds, as well as German mezzanine fund structures in the real estate sector and fund restructuring. Dominik Berka (tax law) and Lisa Watermann (sustainable finance, institution- and product-related advice on investment law) were appointed local partners in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Robert Kramer; Petra Eckl
Other key lawyers:
Oliver Glück; Lisa Watermann; Dominik Berka
Testimonials
‘The focal points of the advice are very well distributed across the competent team. One is advised by the best-suited person.’
‘Practical, instantly usable statements.’
‘Very fast response times in critical cases, high in-house expertise in many fields.’
‘High client orientation, quick and efficient assistance.’
‘The collaboration with Robert Kramer is very good and based on trust.’
‘Competent team with quick response times.’
‘Always available and solution-oriented.’
‘Very good cooperation on all regulatory issues, including ESG. Good accessibility and flexibility.’
Key clients
ATMIRA Zentrale Dienste GmbH
Catella Real Estate AG
Competo Capital Invest GmbH
RECON AG
Terra Kapitalverwaltung AG
AIF Kapitalverwaltungs-AG
Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
CORESTATE Capital Group GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising RECON AG on the structuring and launch of a closed special AIF as a loan fund to finance real estate project developments as a depot A investment product for investors from the banking sector.
- Advising CORESTATE Capital Group AG in Germany, Luxembourg and France on the implementation of the requirements of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
- Advising an investment company on structuring a real estate fund portfolio regarding the establishment of a central unit that produces renewable energy.
Intellectual property > Unfair competition Tier 3
With extensive skills in IT and data protection matters, GSK Stockmann is well equipped to advise on competition issues relating to digital business models and transformation. This expertise is particularly called upon by technologically oriented and international clients, who also benefit from the cooperation with its London office, which opened in September 2022. Katy Ritzmann, who is experienced in licensing agreements and trade marks, jointly heads practice with technology and digitalisation expert Jörg Kahler.Practice head(s):
Jörg Kahler; Katy Ritzmann
Other key lawyers:
Jörg Wünschel
Key clients
TESLA
VZ VermögensZentrum Bank AG
Ryanair DAC
Work highlights
- Strategic advice and representation of Tesla in a competition law dispute with the Federal Association of Consumer Organizations regarding the accusation that Tesla had misleadingly portrayed itself as climate-friendly.
- Representation of Ryanair in a competition law dispute against an online travel agency regarding the missing and misleading disclosure of payment costs.
Public sector > Commercial administrative law Tier 3
In addition to its expertise in advising municipalities on commercial administrative law and project-related climate protection aspects, GSK Stockmann is increasingly assisting large companies and public bodies with regulatory matters and constitutional proceedings. The practice's policy-oriented advisory approach, which was further strengthened by the arrival of former Federal Minister of Justice Heiko Maas in January 2023, comes particularly into play in proceedings relating to the repeat of the Berlin election, network neutrality and in advice on the energy price cap. Jan Hennig, who is well versed in public construction and planning law, and energy and infrastructure lawyer Wolfgang cube jointly head the practice.Practice head(s):
Jan Hennig; Wolfgang Würfel
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
CDU-Fraktion im Abgeordnetenhaus Berlin
Deutsche Telekom AG
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Europäische Metropolregion München e.V.
Feinkost Käfer GmbH
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, Behörde für Umwelt, Klima, Energie und Agrarwirtschaft, Amt Energie und Klima
FSC Global Development GmbH
Gemeinde Eichenau
Gemeinde Eichwalde
KME Germany GmbH
Köhnlein GmbH
Landeshauptstadt München Referat für Stadtplanung und Bauordnung Stadtplanung
Ryanair DAC
Stadt Soltau
Work highlights
- Advising Deutsche Telekom AG on constitutional law and conducting fundamental proceedings before the administrative courts to order a DNS block.
- Advising the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg on a legislative proposal on climate protection in the building sector, in particular on the regulation of the use of air conditioning systems in buildings.
- Representation of the CDU parliamentary group in the Berlin House of Representatives in proceedings before the Federal Constitutional Court regarding the constitutional complaint by several members of the House of Representatives against the repeat of the Berlin election in 2021.
Public sector > Public procurement Tier 3
Since the departure of Friedrich-Ludwig Hausmann in July 2023 (now self-employed), GSK Stockmann's practice has been under the sole leadership of Jenny Mehlitz, who advises on construction-related procurement issues. The team also represents a growing base of aviation and healthcare clients in procurement and review proceedings and acts on both the contracting and contractor side. In addition to construction procurement, the group also focuses on tenders for digitalisation projects and has further expertise in PPP projects.Practice head(s):
Jenny Mehlitz
Other key lawyers:
Arne Gniechwitz
Testimonials
‘Arne Gniechwitz: Excellently connected in the area of port infrastructure. Not just legal advice, but holistic legal and economic advice.’
‘Excellent cooperation from the entire team. So far I have not met a better law firm in terms of communication. Very progressive and modern law firm, also in terms of digitalisation.’
‘Very quick response time, high level of expertise in procurement law with a focus on healthcare.’
‘Jenny Mehlitz: Very fast response time, high availability, high level of expertise.’
Key clients
Bundesminsisterium für Digitales und Verkehr
Duisburg Gateway Terminal GmbH
Generaldirektion Wasserstraßen und Schifffahrt
Gemeinschaftsklärwerk Bitterfeld-Wolfen GmbH
Jenaer Nahverkehr GmbH
Land Brandenburg
OHB System AG
PD Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH
Stadt Wyk auf Föhr
Stiftung Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice to a private hospital group on the structuring and implementation of procurement procedures for the digitisation of the group’s clinics within the framework of the Hospital Future Act, including IT issues.
- Advising a foreign shipyard group as a subcontractor in the federal government’s procurement process for the construction of a research vessel.
- Advice and representation of a satellite manufacturer in procurement proceedings for the procurement of communications satellites as well as representation in the procurement review proceeding at the Federal Public Procurement Chamber.
Banking and finance > Financial services: regulatory Tier 4
GSK Stockmann's mainstays include clients' representation before the European Central Bank as well as matters pertaining to digitisation and sustainability, including electronic payment services, platform-related topics and the trading of CO2 certificates. Platform operators, companies, financial institutions and fintech companies also benefit from the team's close cooperation with the Luxembourg office; the latter is led by Andreas Heinzmann and regularly assists with matters pertaining to investment law. German practice head Timo Bernau comprehensively covers banking and insurance supervisory law with a focus on the fintech sector. Lisa Watermann (sustainable finance, investment law) made local partner in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Timo Bernau; Andreas Heinzmann
Other key lawyers:
Okko Hendrik Behrends; Philippe Lorenz; Robert Kramer; Lisa Watermann
Testimonials
‘The team has consistently delivered excellent work results, recommendations and identification of new legal strategies.’
‘Our contact guided us through many complicated and unique legal matters and procedures, always providing clear and concise advice every step of the way.’
‘Very high level of knowledge about the situation of fintech start-ups. This means very competent advice and top results.’
‘Excellent engagement.’
‘Competent team with short response times.’
‘Always available and solution-oriented.’
Key clients
Siemens AG
3Red Partners LLC., Chicago
InCred GmbH
Salt Global Tech Ltd
Finba Technologies GmbH
Twinu GmbH
xcircle UG
YAPI ve KREDI BANKASI A.S.
Hoeller Electrolyzer GmbH
GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
Catella Real Estate AG Nein
Solaris SE
DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH
Frankfurt School Financial Services GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Siemens AG on the legal structuring and issuance of a crypto securities bond in accordance with the Electronic Securities Act (eWpG).
- Advising DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH on BaFin approval proceedings for acquiring the license as crypto registrar under the KWG, including the creation of technical documentation as well as internal and external compliance documentation.
- Advising Solaris SE on payment matters as well as on entry into securities trading and on cooperations.
Banking and finance > Fintech Tier 4
GSK Stockmann's team is led by Timo Bernau and specialises in assisting fintech companies, startups, banks and investment companies with regulatory matters in the context of digital business transformations. The practice advises on digital, DLT-based financial products and business models as well as cooperation agreements and BaFin licensing procedures in the crypto sector. Tobias Riethmüller (fintech, capital markets law) joined GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB in May 2023.Practice head(s):
Timo Bernau
Other key lawyers:
Philippe Lorenz
Testimonials
‘Very high level of knowledge regarding fintech startups. Very competent advice and top results.’
‘Top engagement.’
Key clients
InCred GmbH
Salt Global Tech Ltd
Finba Technologies GmbH
Twinu GmbH
xcircle UG
Fleming Finanz-IT GmbH
Solaris SE
CAPTIQ GmbH
DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH on BaFin licensing procedures regarding the license as crypto registrar under the KWG, including the creation of technical documentation as well as internal and external compliance documentation.
- Advising Siemens AG on the structuring and issue of a crypto securities bond in accordance with the eWpG with an expected volume of €50-100 million, including the negotiation of the necessary contracts and advice on the preparation of the issuance documentation.
- Advising Solaris SE on payment matters and on entering into securities trading.
Banking and finance > Real estate finance Tier 4
GSK Stockmann advises both banks and investors on acquisition and project development financing; the team is experienced in the asset classes commercial and hotel as well as nursing home properties. Core competencies include the advice on mezzanine structures and joint venture agreements as well as internal banking requirements. Practice head Alma Franke is well versed in the financing of special properties such as hotels and shopping centers; Stefan Koser complements this with expertise in financing restructuring.Practice head(s):
Stefan Koser; Alma Franke
Other key lawyers:
Rebecca Comtesse; Mechtild-Maria Siebke
Key clients
ABG Real Estate Group
abrdn Investments Deutschland AG
Alchemy Step Hotel Group
Art-Invest Real Estate
Deutsche Finance International und Cells Property Investors GmbH
DLE Living GmbH
DZ HYP AG
Equilis-Gruppe
FREO GROUP
Groß & Partner Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Lakeward Management AG
LaSalle Investment Management Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG (NPorts)
Olam Food Ingredients
Oldenburgische Landesbank
Stadtsparkasse München
Work highlights
- Advising the joint venture of ABG Real Estate Group and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen on the purchase of the main branch of Deutsche Bank.
- Advising the Alchemy Step Hotel Group on the acquisition and financing of various hotels in Dortmund, Bochum, Schwerin and Magdeburg.
- Advising Groß & Partner Projektentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH in connection with the financing of the FOUR project development consisting of four high-rise buildings in Frankfurt am Main.
Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 4
GSK Stockmann's corporate expertise is applied in cross-border transactions, VC transactions, joint ventures and restructurings, with the team particularly frequently assisting clients from the finance, energy and real estate sectors. The practice is led by Max Wilmanns (commercial law, private equity and venture capital) and Jennifer Bierly, who is primarily active in capital market matters and structural measures. The team was strengthened by the arrival of Daniel Fehling (restructuring and M&A) from Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in January 2024, after VC and PE-savvy former practice head Markus Söhnchen and Tobias Riethmüller joined GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB in July 2023 and May 2023.Practice head(s):
Max Wilmanns; Jennifer Bierly
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Specialists for all questions relating to a transaction, especially taking into account special issues of a municipal company; very good network; Timely delivery of solution-oriented statements agreed upon by all those involved.’
‘Jennifer Bierly: Extraordinary competence in corporate law, extensive experience in M&A projects, always very pleasant to work with, which in this combination has a very positive effect not only on the client, but also on negotiating partners.’
Key clients
Aptiv Global Operations Ltd.+A2:J2
BAUER AG
Element Gruppe
CANCOM SE
Daily Mail and General Trust Group (DMGT), Landmark Information Group Ltd.
Digital Transformation GmbH
Equilis-Gruppe
Hoeller Electrolyzer GmbH
MVPF Technologies GmbH
Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG
Nord Holding Gruppe
Praeclarus Asset Management GmbH
propertyteam AG
VKB Versicherungskammer Bayern
Work highlights
- Advising Element Group on a complex restructuring.
- Advising a German private equity fund on an investment in the crisis, including the preparation of comprehensive legal opinions on corporate and insolvency law issues.
- Ongoing advice on stock corporation and capital market law for listed BAUER Aktiengesellschaft, currently with regard to the implementation of a €104 million subscription rights capital increase.
Industry focus > Energy Tier 4
GSK Stockmann is experienced in advising on grid and power line expansion and is regularly instructed by two out of the four German power transmission grid operators; here, co-practice head Stefan Geiger frequently takes the lead and advises on environmental and planning law issues pertaining to the approval, implementation and construction of power lines. Another focus is placed on decentralised power supply, above all photovoltaics, heat supply and charging infrastructure, as well as gas infrastructure matters, where the team advises on planning procedures, licensing issues and contract drafting. Co-practice head Sören Wolkenhauer (energy, public procurement and state aid law) regularly advises on the latter area.Practice head(s):
Stefan Geiger; Sören Wolkenhauer
Other key lawyers:
Justus Jansen; Jan Hennig; Andreas Geiger; Andreas Geiger; Claudia Busch
Testimonials
‘Very easy to contact, excellent specialist knowledge, practical solutions.’
Key clients
Smart Power GmbH
TenneT Offshore GmbH|TenneT TSO GmbH
Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Bergamt Stralsund
revis bioenergy GmbH
50Hertz Transmission GmbH
Freie Hansestadt Bremen, für das Sondervermögen Hafen
Stadt Neuruppin Amt für Stadtentwicklung
Work highlights
- Support for the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund Mining Authority in the planning procedure according to the LNG Acceleration Act (LNGG) and the Energy Industry Act (EnWG) at the Stralsund Mining Authority for the construction and operation of the sea and land sections of the Baltic Sea LNG project, including the newt reception station for cleaning the pipeline and the Baltic Sea connection pipeline.
- Advising revis bioenergy GmbH regarding the establishment of a state-of-the-art biomethane and transformation plant for the processing of liquid manure on the coastal canal, including advice on private building law.
- Advising TenneT and 50Hertz on onshore and offshore projects.
Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 4
GSK Stockmann team is led by Maritheres Palichleb, who specialises in supporting national and international institutional investors in nursing care real estate investments and transactions as well as VC investments in start-ups in the healthcare, biotechnology and medical technology sectors. Former co-head Markus Söhnchen (corporate and M&A) joined GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB in August 2023. Other competencies include the advice on compliance, including matters pertaining to the Hospital Future Act, such as the modernisation of hospitals, digital infrastructure and safeguarding of emergency capacities.Practice head(s):
Maritheres Palichleb
Testimonials
‘Very good, strong team both professionally and personally.’
Key clients
DLE Living GmbH
ENDRA Life Sciences Inc.
G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG
Haemonetics GmbH
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Medraxa Terhapeutics GmbH
Primonial REIM Germany AG
Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG
WELL Health Ventures Inc., Horizons Ventures
Work highlights
- Advising Medraxa Terhapeutics GmbH on CMS structure and business partner due diligence.
- Ongoing advice to DLE Living GmbH on the acquisition of nursing care properties, including corporate law and tax transaction structuring of asset deals and share deals, due diligence, purchase agreement, financing.
- Advising Target Global on a follow-up round of financing for the Berlin company Patient 21.
Private equity > Venture capital Tier 4
GSK Stockmann is experienced in the technology sector and supports investors, companies and start-ups in financing rounds, transactions and exits. The team frequently cooperates with the locations in Luxembourg and London on cross-border matters. The practice is led by Katy Ritzmann (focus on the digital, tech, high-tech and insurtech industries) and Thomas Derlin (IT, Internet, mobility and technology). Counsel Dennis Gehnen focuses on transactions in the mobility, digital, tech and insurtech industries. In July 2023, Markus Söhnchen (PE, VC, corporate) joined GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB, while Andreas Bauer (transactions and corporate) left the firm and founded his own law firm in December 2022.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We work primarily with Katy Ritzmann, who has proven to be extremely pragmatic and economically minded in our affairs. She listens to our needs and offers sound advice on every matter. If necessary, she also covers interfacing areas.’
‘The team understands the market and customers’ positions and has excellent business acumen. The team is able to negotiate firmly, think outside the box and get a deal done within a short time frame. The team also actively manages post-closing agreements to ensure the parties deliver on their commitments.’
‘Katy Ritzmann is very intelligent, approachable, creative, responsive and takes time whenever the client needs it. It is very pleasant to work with her. I highly recommend her.’
‘GSK Stockmann provided us with excellent advice on aspects of our investment, including providing useful commercial comments on the documents, and they had insight into the industry and standards of the investment, which simplified our negotiations.’
‘Thomas Derlin is an excellent consultant, he is commercial, pragmatic and has a deep knowledge of the industry. His communication and responsiveness are exceptional.’
Key clients
Bessemer Venture Partners
Horizons Ventures
L-REA GmbH
MVPF Technologies GmbH
NORD Holding Gruppe
Princeville Capital
Residea Immobilien Management GmbH
SuperNode Ltd
Target Global
Unstoppable Finance GmbH
WELL Health and Horizons Ventures
Work highlights
- Advising Princeville Capital on a financing round in Solar-ScaleUp Enpal.
- Advising Target Global on a follow-on investment in Wefox.
- Advised WELL Health Technologies and Horizons Ventures as investors in Doctorly’s Series A financing round.
Public sector > State aid Tier 4
GSK Stockmann's client base primarily includes airports and seaports, which the group advises comprehensively on the public financing of their infrastructure projects. The team recently assisted with a project to expand port infrastructure for the operation of a liquid gas terminal and also represented the client in notification proceedings. In this context, companies particularly benefit from the expertise of transport infrastructure expert Arne Gniechwitz, who jointly leads the practice with Wolfgang Wuerfel; the latter mainly advises public sector clients on the state aid compliant structuring of financing initiatives. In July 2023, Friedrich Ludwig Hausmann (state aid with a focus on public infrastructure) left and is now self-employed.Practice head(s):
Arne Gniechwitz; Wolfgang Würfel
Testimonials
‘In my opinion, expertise and the agile, solution-oriented team are one of its greatest strengths.’
‘A high level of customer orientation leads to adaptive solution finding. The firm meets the client where he is.’
‘Experience in real estate transactions.’
‘Arne Gniechwitz: Turns difficult, special state aid matters into a generally understandable and manageable challenge.’
Key clients
bremenports GmbH & Co. KG
Flughafen Bremen GmbH
Hamburg Port Authority AöR
JadeWeserPort Realisierungs GmbH & Co. KG
Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- General state aid advice to JadeWeserPort on the financing of seaport infrastructure.
- Advising Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG on state aid and contracts related to the new construction of port infrastructure (investment volume of €300 million) in Stade for the operation of an offshore (FSRU) and onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.
Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring Tier 4
GSK Stockmann frequently advises across the real estate and care sectors, where the practice assists companies and creditors with financial and operational restructuring. Most recent instructions pertain to post-M&A restructurings and the team is also experienced in distressed transactions and the sustainable reorganisation of family businesses. Andreas Dimmling is a key contact for fund restructuring and distressed M&A and jointly heads the practice with insolvency lawyer Raoul Kreide.Practice head(s):
Andreas Dimmling; Raoul Kreide
Testimonials
‘Result orientation, case-related, practical relevance.’
‘Andreas Dimmling: Creative, fast, targeted and understands the client’s economic needs perfectly and extremely quickly, implementing them as best as is legally possible in the shortest possible time.’
‘Andreas Dimmling: Legally and personally convincing – especially at the interface with real estate law’
‘The GSK Stockmann team is characterized by excellent networking between departments. The combination of insolvency law strategy advice with deep market knowledge in the healthcare and especially nursing home real estate sector is outstanding. This allows the team to find solutions that perfectly fit our requirements.’
‘Raoul Kreide has excellent specialist know-how in real estate insolvency law.’
Key clients
Art Invest
Asathor GmbH, Icaro Holding GmbH
AXA Investment Managers Deutschland GmbH
Deutschland.Immobilien AG
Greenmarck Management GmbH
Hausmanninger Kletter
OSTHAVEN GmbH
Circtec
Patrizia Deutschland GmbH
Swiss Life
THD Treuhanddepot GmbH
Versicherungskammer Bayern / DC Values
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice to the liquidator of the former Sberbank Europa AG, Hausmanninger Kletter, regarding the ordered winding up of two subsidiaries by the European SRM regulation.
- Comprehensive advice in Germany and Luxembourg to Greenmarck Management GmbH on several international transactions to take over German, Luxembourgish and international investment companies in order to restructure or liquidate them.
- Comprehensive advice to the MLP subsidiary Deutschland.Immobilien AG with over 50 project companies on restructuring issues following the takeover of the group by the long-standing GSK client MLP.
Information technology > Data protection Tier 5
GSK Stockmann's data protection expertise is utilised in the advice on GDPR compliance, the creation of data protection concepts as well as in clients' representation before the authorities. Practice heads Jörg Kahler and Katy Ritzmann are experienced in the mobility, finance and real estate sectors and regularly assist with transactions and, thanks to the firm's focus on the real estate segment, advise facility managers on monitoring software, serviced apartments and parking space management.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The IT team led by Jörg Kahler is very strong. They provide very good technical insights with a commercial approach that ensures positive outcomes for customers. ‘
‘Jörg Kahler is my go-to lawyer. Jörg is very perceptive and gives very clear and easily digestible advice in a very complex area .’
Key clients
Gegenbauer Holding SE & Co. KG
TESLA
GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
Ryanair
delta DAO AG
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Payback
Laka Ltd.
Solaris Bank AG
HOWOGE Gruppe
Work highlights
- Advising and supporting Tesla in a legal dispute with authorities and a consumer protection organization regarding data protection compliance in the operation of the vehicles and individual vehicle functions.
- Advice and support to Gegenbauer Holding SE & Co. KG on a large HR outsourcing project regarding the conversion of the IT infrastructure from an on-premise solution to the cloud.
- Ongoing advice to Ryanair DAC on various data protection matters, in particular advice regarding the data protection relevance of the customer chat function (chatbots).
Compliance Tier 6
GSK Stockmann's team focuses on the prevention, detection and subsequent response in connection with compliance matters and advises medium-sized companies from the pharmaceutical, logistics and real estate sectors on ESG issues, supply chain due diligence, whistleblower protection and money laundering; the practice is also experienced in compliance management systems, risk analyses and compliance reviews. Eric Mayer has industry expertise in automotive, hightech, healthcare and real estate and advises on anti-corruption and industry compliance.Practice head(s):
Eric Mayer
Other key lawyers:
Gerhard Gündel
Key clients
Affimed GmbH
Apogenix AG
Aroundtown SA
EUROPA-CENTER AG
Lupin Atlantis Holdings SA
Medraxa Therapeutics GmbH
MLP Finanzberatung SE
Olam International Limited
Rejuveron Life Sciences AG
SÜSS MicroTec SE
Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG
Vonovia SE
AMANDUS KAHL GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice to Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG on compliance management system development and expansion, compliance risk analysis and compliance review as well as support in the introduction of supply chain due diligence.
- Advising Vonovia SE on the further development of the compliance management system and the compliance organization, compliance training, money laundering training and compliance risk analysis as well as sanctions list checking advice, whistleblowing hotline support and compliance health check.
- Advising SUSS MicroTec SE on setting up the compliance management system and compliance organization, compliance risk analysis, regulation revision and WBS support.
Germany > Tax Tier 6
GSK Stockmann's firm-wide focus on the real estate sector is also reflected in its tax practice, which handles transaction and project-related matters as well as fund structuring; recently, the group was particularly active in matters pertaining to ESG and green tax. For cross-border issues, particularly in the areas of financial taxes and fund structuring, the team regularly cooperates with offices in Luxembourg and London. Petra Eckl in Frankfurt and Dirk Koch in Munich jointly head the practice and cover the tax spectrum comprehensively. Dominik Berka (real estate transactions and investment tax law) made local partner in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Petra Eckl; Dirk Koch
Other key lawyers:
Dominik Berka; Stefan Schmidt
Key clients
Unstoppable Finance GmbH
Hoeller Elektrolyzer GmbH
STRENGER Holding GmbH
IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH
Siemens AG
Evonik Industries AG
Work highlights
- Advising IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH on the purchase of a portfolio comprising eight office buildings worth around €180 million.
- Advising Siemens AG on the sale of shares as part of a share deal and the upstream (re)structuring as well as a rental agreement between Siemens and Union Investment.
- Advising Evonik on the sale of the Lülsdorf site.
GSK Stockmann > Firm Profile
GSK Stockmann is a leading independent European corporate law firm with over 250 professionals across our offices in Germany, Luxembourg and the UK.
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.
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Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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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
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Dr Stefan Geiger | Partner GSK Stockmann Hamburg | View Profile | |
Dr Arne Gniechwitz | Partner GSK Stockmann Hamburg | View Profile | |
Dr Justus Jansen | Partner GSK Stockmann Hamburg | View Profile |
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GSK Stockmann advises Swiss asset manager on sale of the “F1” office and commercial building in Dresden
7th June 2024 GSK Stockmann has advised a major Swiss asset manager in Germany on the sale of a 15,000 sqm office and commercial building as part of optimising its portfolio.GSK Stockmann advises Swiss asset manager on acquiring care facility portfolio
5th June 2024 GSK Stockmann has advised a major Swiss asset manager in Germany on the purchase of a 17,600 sqm portfolio of care facilities in southern North Rhine-Westphalia.GSK Stockmann advises Unstoppable Finance on the sale of Ultimate Wallet to leading Solana Exchange Jupiter
8th May 2024 GSK Stockmann advised the Berlin-based crypto firm Unstoppable Finance GmbH on the takeover of its Ultimate Wallet by the Singapore-based decentralised crypto exchange (DEX) Jupiter. Jupiter is a major player in the crypto world and the leading exchange on the Solana blockchain.GSK Stockmann advises on the sale of inno-spec GmbH to Headwall Photonics, Inc.
1st February 2024 GSK Stockmann advised Oliver Grass and Assemblify GmbH on the sale of inno-spec GmbH to Headwall Photonics, Inc. headquartered in Bolton, Massachusetts, USA.GSK Stockmann advises Real I.S. on the repurchase of its headquarters
1st February 2024 GSK Stockmann advised the Real I.S. Group, BayernLB’s fund service provider specialising in real estate investments, on the repurchase of its Munich headquarters from LaSalle Investment Management.GSK Stockmann advises IMAXXAM on the acquisition of the B&B Hotel Frankfurt West
1st February 2024 GSK Stockmann advised IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH on the acquisition of the B&B Hotel Frankfurt West. IMAXXAM is acquiring the property for its real estate special AIF under the umbrella of Union Investment.GSK Stockmann advises on letting a senior living project to Renafan
29th January 2024 GSK Stockmann advised a Hamburg-based family office on letting a senior living project to be constructed in Hamburg-Tonndorf to the operator Renafan.Daniel Fehling joins GSK Stockmann’s corporate/M&A team
4th January 2024 At the turn of the year, GSK Stockmann is welcoming Daniel Fehling to strengthen its Corporate/M&A practice in HamburgGSK Stockmann advises existing investors on the HR Group’s investment in Luca
3rd January 2024 GSK Stockmann advised a group of international existing Luca investors in connection with the new investor HR Group.GSK Stockmann advises the GRR Group on the acquisition of a local shopping centre in the district of Vogelsberg in Hesse
21st December 2023 GSK Stockmann advised the Nuremberg-based GRR Group on the purchase of a local shopping centre located in Lauterbach in the district of Vogelsberg from Ratisbona Handelsimmobilien. The property was acquired on behalf of the special AIF fund GRR Future Retail Properties 1, which has an ecological investment strategy.GSK Stockmann advises Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG on a jetty for liquefied gases in Stade
21st December 2023 GSK Stockmann has been advising Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG (NPorts) on the financing and provision of the new jetty for liquefied gases at the sea port in Stade. The project has been financed by a combination of funds from the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Lower Saxony as well as a loan from Nord/LB.GSK Stockmann strengthens Finance Practice with Anthony Morton
20th December 2023 Anthony Morton joins GSK Stockmann‘s Frankfurt office effective 1 January 2024.GSK Stockmann makes children’s wishes come true with its Christmas donation to Make-A-Wish Germany
19th December 2023 As its annual Christmas donation this year, the international corporate law firm GSK Stockmann is donating 6,000 euros to the charitable organisation Make-a-Wish in Germany.Tobias Abersfelder joins GSK Stockmann’s compliance and dispute resolution team
12th December 2023 Tobias Abersfelder has joined GSK Stockmann’s Hamburg office as of 1 December as Counsel in the areas of compliance and investigations as well as dispute resolution. Abersfelder comes to GSK Stockmann from Eversheds Sutherland.GSK Stockmann appoints seven new partners and two counsel from within its own ranks
29th November 2023 At the Partners’ Meeting on 24 and 25 November 2023, GSK Stockmann appointed four new Equity Partners, three Local Partners and two Counsel from within its own ranks with effect from 1 January 2024. These promotions reflect the firm’s unwavering commitment to its strategy of supporting the professional development of its young lawyers and deploying their talents to build up its strategic advisory fields.Robert Korndörfer joins GSK Stockmann’s Berlin office as a new partner
2nd November 2023 GSK Stockmann is welcoming corporate M&A and private equity expert Robert Korndörfer as a new partner at the firm. From 1 November 2023, he will be joining the team at GSK’s Berlin office, where his expertise will support the further expansion of the firm’s advisory services in the areas of corporate M&A and private equity.GSK Stockmann advises Diringer & Scheidel on the sale of the multi-use property New7 in Mannheim via a forward deal
18th October 2023 GSK Stockmann advised the long-established family-owned company Diringer & Scheidel on the sale via a forward deal of the former Kaufhof building in Square N 7 in Mannheim.New partner in Luxembourg: GSK Stockmann brings Anna Gassner on board
4th October 2023 Anna Gassner will be joining GSK Stockmann’s team in Luxembourg as of 1 October 2023. The addition of a new partner is part of the firm’s strategy to further expand its advisory services in the areas of corporate M&A and private equity.GSK Stockmann advises Sonar Real Estate on real estate acquisition in Stuttgart
6th September 2023 The law firm assisted Hamburg-based Sonar Real Estate GmbH in acquiring a mixed-use building complex in Stuttgart-Vaihingen.GSK Stockmann advises Isar Klinik Immobilien GmbH on property sale and land division
6th June 2023 GSK Stockmann advised Munich-based Isar Klinik Immobilien GmbH on the land division and sale of an office property in the centre of Munich to CDC Investissement Immobilier and the FOM Real Estate Group.GSK Stockmann advises FONDSGRUND on the acquisition of the 28,500 sqm “Netzwerk” property in Regensburg for an HIH Invest fund
6th June 2023 A GSK Stockmann team led by Michael Jani provided comprehensive advice on real estate, tax, investment and insurance law to the Hamburg-based investment and asset manager FONDSGRUND Investment in connection with the acquisition of the “Netzwerk” office property in Regensburg for HIH Invest Real Estate and a club of German institutional investors.GSK Stockmann advises Pohl-Boskamp on mynoise acquisition
6th June 2023 GSK Stockmann advised G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG based in Hohenlockstedt in Schleswig-Holstein on the acquisition of Duisburg-based mynoise GmbH. The acquisition allows Pohl-Boskamp to expand its business in the field of digital health applications and protects the future of the Kalmeda® tinnitus app, which was developed by mynoise.GSK Stockmann advises Evonik on the sale of its Lülsdorf plant
6th June 2023 Evonik is selling its German production plant in Lülsdorf and the associated cyanuric chloride business in nearby Wesseling to the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG).GSK Stockmann advises DLE Logistics on the financing of a EUR 100 million logistics real estate portfolio by LBBW
6th June 2023 DLE’s logistics fund has received EUR 100 million in financing from Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) for a logistics real estate portfolio containing properties located across Germany. The portfolio has an occupancy rate of almost 100%. The loan has a five-year term.GSK Stockmann advises IMAXXAM on purchase of office portfolio
28th March 2023 GSK Stockmann advised IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH on the acquisition of a portfolio of eight office buildings valued at approximately EUR 180 million.GSK Stockmann advises the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Baltic Sea LNG project
7th March 2023 GSK Stockmann has been advising the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on the planning procedure under German energy law with the Stralsund Mining Authority for the construction and operation of the sea and land-based sections of the “Ostsee LNG” project, including the pig receiving station for keeping the pipeline as well as the Baltic Sea connection pipeline clean.GSK Stockmann advises Siemens on crypto securities bond
16th February 2023 GSK Stockmann advised Siemens AG on the legal structuring and issuance of a crypto securities bond under the German Electronic Securities Act (eWpG) with a volume of EUR 60 million. This is the first issuance of a crypto security by a DAX 40 company in the million euro range.GSK Stockmann advises DKW on sale of land to Palfinger
15th February 2023 GSK Stockmann provided comprehensive advice to DKW Deutsche Kapitalwert AG on the sale of more than 11,000 sqm of land in Poing near Munich to Palfinger AG.GSK Stockmann opens new office in London and welcomes York-Alexander von Massenbach as partner and office co-head
16th September 2022 As part of its continued international strategy, GSK Stockmann announces the opening of an office in London, one of the world’s leading business and financial centres, creating new opportunities to strengthen the firm’s capabilities and international footprint.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
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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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Germany: International Arbitration
Published: November 2023
Authors: Dr. Justus Jansen Dr. Antonius Jonetzki Katharina Becker, LL.M. Karen Papenfuß Sandrine Larghi, LL.M
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of International Arbitration laws and regulations applicable in Germany.
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Luxembourg: Corporate Governance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Dr. Philipp MössnerAnna LindnerChara Papagiannidi
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Corporate Governance laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg: Banking & Finance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Andreas HeinzmannHawa Mahamoud
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg: Securitisation
Published: March 2024
Authors: Andreas HeinzmannValerio ScolloDr. Manuel FernandezHawa MahamoudChristoforos Naziroglou
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Securitisation laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg.
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- Real estate and construction > Project development
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- Corporate and M&A > M&A
- Public sector > Planning and environment
- Real estate and construction > Real estate
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- Banking and finance > Investment funds
- Intellectual property > Unfair competition
- Public sector > Commercial administrative law
- Public sector > Public procurement
- Banking and finance > Financial services: regulatory
- Banking and finance > Fintech
- Banking and finance > Real estate finance
- Corporate and M&A > Corporate
- Industry focus > Energy
- Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences
- Private equity > Venture capital
- Public sector > State aid
- Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring