Aside from being especially well equipped to handle high-value commercial lease advice, Baker McKenzie routinely engages in portfolio transactions, often in the office, retail and logistics sectors in addition to restructuring and project development and investment. Indeed, the team has a history of acting in the country’s largest investment projects into real estate in the energy sector. The group falls under the leadership of Florian Thamm, who counts asset managers, funds and hotel groups as key clients. Daniel Bork, who runs the group, oversees the work on various high-volume rental agreements.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Daniel Bork is extraordinary. We've completed countless deals together. We couldn't do it without him.’
- ‘The team has a clear client focus and is always 'approachable'. The team is highly committed to always finding the best and most suitable solution for the client. Great experience in the team in combination with its openness to always explore new avenues.’
- ‘Florian Thamm is a great individual and absolute expert in his area of competence. He is always available to find the best solution for his clients.’
- 'This firm has many strengths, but most important are its people.'
- 'Daniel Bork is an exceptional attorney and client advocate. His expertise, responsiveness, and willingness to assist on all matters (beyond deal support and contract negotiations) has been critical to our success.'
Key clients
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Barings
- BNP Paribas Real Estate
- KLA Corporation
- Iberdrola
- Intel
- Metro
- Mytheresa
- Netflix, Inc.
- Synopsys
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Barings
Work highlights
Advised Intel in connection with the +€30bn construction of a mega semiconductor plant in Magdeburg.
Advised a multinational manufacturer of frozen food in connection with the planned construction of a state-of-the-art production facility in Germany.
Advised a client on the sale and leaseback of a +€250m cross-border lease and lease back portfolio.
Practice head
Florian Thamm
Other key lawyers
Daniel Bork