Ashurst LLP is frequently tasked by lenders with the handling of loan provisions for clients looking to finance the acquisitions of hotel, residential and logistics properties in Germany and further afield, additionally overseeing restructuring mandates for both lender and borrower clients. The team is headed by real estate and asset finance specialist Filip Kurkowski, who acts for banks, mezzanine lenders and asset managers, among others. Adding further real estate and also project finance expertise is Alexander Vorndran.
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- 'Besides his excellent real estate finance knowledge, Filip Kurkowski has a deep understanding of the real estate industry. I regularly work with him as I very much value his solution-driven approach and negotiation skills. Furthermore his team does an excellent work as well.'
- 'Very professional and efficient team. Practical approach to problem solving.'
- 'Both Derk Opitz and Filip Kurkowski are knowledgeable in their fields, responsive, involved and interested in practical solutions.'
- 'Dynamic and effective team, which doesn't get lost in legal semantics but straightforward communicates risks and solutions towards their clients.'
- 'Filip Kurkowski has the ability to combine his excellent legal knowledge with a great understanding of the underlying economics. He is great in negotiations and manages to find helpful solutions in tense situations.'
Key clients
- Berlin Hyp AG
- Prime Capital
- Panattoni
- ABN AMRO
- Société Générale
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
Advised one of Prime Capital AG's debt funds on the financing of a residential property in Luxembourg with a volume of €34m.
Advised Berlin Hyp AG on the refinancing of two MEININGER hotels in Frankfurt and Berlin.
Advised ABN AMRO on the financing of the acquisition of a residential portfolio by Partners Group.
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Leading associates
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Alexander Vorndran
Practice head
Filip Kurkowski
Other key lawyers
Derk Opitz; Alexander Vorndran