King & Spalding LLP is proficient in real estate financing and securities law, as part of a wider involvement in real estate investment matters for real estate funds, which form a cornerstone of the group’s client base. Sebastian Kaufmann, whose practice focuses on governed real estate financings, leads the team alongside Andreas Böhme and Moritz Heidbuechel. The trio are strong in due diligence advice, and acquisition agreements, regularly advising real estate investment firms and asset managers. Heidbuechel, especially, advises on sector-focussed asset and share deals on a regular basis.
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Testimonials
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- 'King & Spalding’s Frankfurt team is highly responsive and practical. They handle complex transactions smoothly. I’ve found their advice to be clear, commercial, and tailored to our needs.'
- ‘Very critical thinkers who are commercially adept. They are able to provide commercial solutions to complex problems.’
- 'For real estate questions, I found Moritz Heidbuechel sharp and good to work with. On the financing side, Sebastian Kaufmann draws on an impressive a depth of experience, and Andreas Böhme stands out for his deep knowledge of the real estate funds industry.'
- ‘Besides his excellent real estate finance knowledge, Sebastian Kaufmann has a deep understanding of the real estate industry in Germany and the US.'
- 'Compared to other firms, they’re proactive and solution oriented and aim to understand the whole transaction. They have the background in the real estate and funds industry that allows them to provide more than just technical advice.'
Key clients
- AEW Invest GmbH
- Ares Management UK Limited
- Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft
- Hannover Leasing
- HANSAINVEST Hanseatische Investment-GmbH
- Institutional Investment Partners Group (2IP)
- PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
- Savills Fund Management
- Tishman Speyer
- VALUES Institutional Invest GmbH
- AEW Invest GmbH
- Ares Management UK Limited
Practice head
Sebastian Kaufmann; Andreas Böhme; Moritz Heidbuechel