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Media > Entertainment

Greenberg Traurig Germany focuses on matters pertaining to the film and television industries and advises on film productions and funding as well as copyright law. The team also advises international platforms on matters pertaining to licensing and marketing rights in accordance with music IP law. Practice head Stefan Lütje, who switched to the of counsel position in July 2023, regularly supports transactions in the media sector and also represents clients in IP disputes. Laura Zentner advises on the structuring of international co-productions and offers expertise in film productions and licensing matters.

Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 1

Greenberg Traurig Germany enjoys a good reputation for its advice on portfolio transactions and structuring real estate funds, while also focusing on industry-specific restructurings and asset management; for the latter segment, and in particular for the management of operator and hospitality properties, Martin Dobiáš is one of the key contacts. Both real estate transactions and developments fall within Florian Rösch's area of ​​responsibility, who heads the German real estate practice. He is supported by the co-head of the firm's global real estate team, Christian Schede, whose expertise covers real estate transactions in connection with cross-border M&A deals as well as stand-alone transactions and financing. Peter Schorling, co-head of the German corporate group, also acts across the M&A interface.

Banking and finance > Real estate finance Tier 2

Greenberg Traurig Germany diverse real estate financing expertise focuses on senior, mezzanine and whole loan financing, bridge financing, development and acquisition financing, liquidity and underwriting facilities for real estate funds, refinancing and financial restructuring, as well as insolvency-related matters. Accordingly, the client roster is equally diverse and also benefits from cross-border competencies. Financial institutions, private equity, debt and pension funds, REITs, investment managers and insurance companies regularly instruct the team across the asset classes hotel, office, logistics, retail, residential and mixed use. Claudia Hard heads the team, which includes Anika Mitzkait. Both comprehensively advise on real estate financing.

Banking and finance > Fintech Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig Germany acts integrated into the international fintech practice and boasts expertise in licensing, product development, digital payment services and their structuring, cryptocurrencies and blockchain, including cross-border matters; these competencies are regularly drawn on by European and US companies as well as fintechs. Practice head Carsten Kociok was recently appointed co-chair of the international fintech practice and focuses on e-money, payment regulation, crypto, data protection and digital investments. The practice also covers regulatory aspects of market expansions and transactions, here, Viola Bensinger is a key contact.

Industry focus > Telecoms Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig Germany focuses on broadband and multimedia supply in connection with real estate and draws on expertise in telecommunications, media and antitrust law; the most recent instructions include the support in 5G infrastructure projects. In this context, the team also advises on joint ventures and assists real estate companies with contract negotiations and public tenders. Practice head Christoph Enaux is experienced in new broadband business models, including their structuring, regulatory framework as well as contract and procurement law issues.

Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing Tier 3

Public sector > Commercial administrative law Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig Germany's economic and administrative law skills have recently benefited companies from the retail, infrastructure and health sectors seeking advice on market entry and large-scale projects, while the practice also continues to assist with administrative and constitutional proceedings, particularly for regional housing cooperatives and associations. The team has further increasingly been involved in budgetary law matters and is led by Martin Hamer, who is well versed in housing market regulation and constitutional law (also waste management, emissions and climate protection), and Dieter Neumann, who regularly advises on infrastructure and energy projects. Counsel Johann-Frederik Schuldt is also experienced in housing market regulation and cross-border environmental law issues.

Banking and finance > Investment funds Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig Germany supports institutional and private investment managers in target investments and the structuring of funds with a particular focus on alternative asset classes, including various real estate funds, as well as all regulatory, supervisory and investment law issues; clients also benefit from a cross-location approach. The team is led by fund structuring and investment law expert Kati Beckmann.

Corporate and M&A > M&A Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig Germany advises national and international companies and investors, focusing on players in the real estate industry, although it is also increasingly active in other sectors, including life sciences and healthcare, technology, food and chemicals. It advises its client base on cross-border mid-cap M&A and joint ventures, including distressed M&A. Peter Schorling (M&A) and Henrik Armah (M&A, joint ventures and corporate law) jointly lead the team, which also includes M&A and PE expert Oliver Markmann.

Industry focus > Energy Tier 4

Supporting clients in renewable energy projects is the focus of Greenberg Traurig Germany's practice, with the team led by Dieter Neumann and Martin Hamer covering various topics, including M&A, financing and contract negotiations as well as regulatory advice. Martin Borning is an expert in hydrogen projects and also has experience in advising on battery storage systems, energy trading and asset management.

Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig Germany offers a full-service approach, which is based on interdisciplinary advice and the cooperation with experts from the firm's international network. Among the client roster are start-ups as well as international technology companies, which the team supports in IT-related transactions, the regulatory framework in connection with product launches as well as clients' representation in litigation. Practice head Viola Bensinger covers various topics and is experienced in technology transactions, digitisation and software development projects.

Private equity > Venture capital Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig Germany primarily supports investors and their portfolio companies and also advises start-ups from the technology sector, including medtech and climatetech clients. The mainstays include the advice on investments, equity financing, US flips and exits and also cover cross-border matters. Peter Schorling (M&A transactions), Henrik Armah (VC transactions in the healthcare, telecoms and technology sectors) and Natalie Hsiao (investments and financing rounds in the technology sector) jointly lead the practice.

Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig Germany impresses with its expertise in the real estate sector and also recently increasingly advised across the e-commerce and automotive sectors. In addition to the regular cooperation with the real estate team, the practice also jointly acts with the firm’s finance experts in financial restructuring and joins forces with the corporate and M&A practice in the course of distressed M&A matters. Creditors, debtors and investors are routinely advised on restructuring and interfacing insolvency law issues. Practice head Gordon Geiser regularly acts as an insolvency administrator and advises on the development and implementation of reorganisation measures in connection with self-administration. The practice was further strengthened in February 2025 with the addition of restructuring expert Björn Biehl from McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP.

Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 5

Greenberg Traurig Germany regularly applies its corporate expertise in joint ventures, restructuring projects and conversion measures as well as in corporate governance matters and corporate disputes; it hereby frequently operates across borders, which is not least due to its integration into the global firm network. Practice heads Henrik Armah and Peter Schorling focus on M&A, joint ventures and general corporate issues, while Armah often assists with matters relating to the health, technology, media and telecommunications sectors, while Schorling is well versed in real estate-related issues. Oliver Markmann is another key contact and, in addition to restructuring and general corporate issues, also handles M&A and PE issues.

Information technology > Data protection Tier 5

Greenberg Traurig Germany covers a wide range of topics, including focus areas such as the support in international data transfers and data-driven business models as well as contract design and the assessment of data analytics models. Practice head Viola Bensinger comprehensively covers data protection matters with a focus on the use of data, compliance and data protection in the context of corporate transactions.

Private equity > Transactions Tier 5

Investors and portfolio companies regularly instruct Greenberg Traurig Germany on mid-cap transactions. Here, the team advises on the entire PE value chain, including buy-outs and exits, all investments, management participations and buy-and-build strategies as well as cross-border support thanks to the international network. The PE practice acts integrated into the corporate group and, accordingly, is led by the two co-chairs of the German corporate group Peter Schorling and Henrik Armah as well as Nicolai Lagoni, who has experience in cross-border transactions, particularly in the pharmaceutical and life sciences, technology and real estate sectors.

Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 5

Greenberg Traurig Germany excels in advising project developers, public sector players and associations on logistics, urban development and district development projects. The team is well versed in emission control and water law approval procedures as well as in soil and groundwater contamination issues. Advice on nature conservation and climate protection law, waste management and environmental compliance represent additional core competencies of the team. It is led by Martin Hamer, who is adept in mining law and emission control.

Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences