Greenberg Traurig Germany leverages its expertise in the real estate field to assist sponsors looking to set up and operate real estate funds, and is also well versed in assisting with fundraising and closing for these, private equity and venture capital investment structures. Practice head Kati Beckmann handles the spectrum of structuring, regulatory and transactional matters for her funds sector clients, which include both alternative asset managers and institutional investors. Claudia Stremel takes the lead on tax structuring matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'This practice works for the biggest international investment funds and handles most technical challenges. Its team is highly connected, skilled and an example of reaction times and coordination.'
- 'Kati Beckmann is in my view Germany's leading lawyer for investment funds - her technical and soft skills are exceptional and her connections unbelievable.'
- 'Straightforward, hands on, highly professional and make it fun to work with them.'
- 'Kati Beckmann is a reliable partner and advisor for us, with constant knowledge improvement, team spirit and pragmatic.'
- 'A team with unique knowledge of the investment fund industry in general and the real estate finance segment in particular. Great experience and thoroughly gathered special knowledge for our business in Germany and Luxembourg.'
- 'A highly trusted relationship built over years with a partner who knows our business inside out. Business development happens naturally and I truly appreciated the excellent independent advice we are getting from the partner directly and their global practice indirectly.'
Key clients
- FAP
- HanseMerkur Krankenversicherung
- Castlelake, L.P.
- HanseMerkur Grundvermögen
Practice head
Kati Beckmann
Other key lawyers
Claudia Stremel; Peter Zingel