DLA Piper is instructed by asset managers and other investors looking to acquire and develop portfolios in Germany and across Europe, in particular in the logistics sector, in addition to assisting banks with the structuring of ESG-focused lines of credit. Michaela Sopp handles both new money facilities and restructuring mandates, including for senior and mezzanine facilities, while Eike Neugebauer specialises in advising regulated borrowers on their real estate financing arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- 'Michaela Sopp is a real estate finance veteran who knows everything what can happen during a transaction and provides practical solutions.'
- 'Very professional and experienced team for real estate finance transactions.'
Key clients
- Aareal Bank AG
- Hines
- Incus Capital
- Helaba
- ING
- Deka
- Aukera
- Collineo
- Katch
- Aviva Investors
- DHB Bank N.V.
- Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
Work highlights
Advised Aareal Bank on the €368.19m financing of a logistics portfolio in Germany and Poland with Hillwood.
Advised Hines on the financing of the acquisition of a logistics property in Hainichen, Saxony.
Assisted Incus Capital with the financing of the acquisition and revitalisation of an office building in Berlin.
Practice head
Wolfram Distler
Other key lawyers
Michaela Sopp; Eike Neugebauer