Mayer Brown LLP continues to extend its reach into the realm of industrial estate development and senior living as a result of its wider focus on public building law, building on a core strength in advising on leasing and rental agreements. This is an area of activity for Fabian Hartwich, who runs the group and is instructed by a varied client base of investors, asset managers, banks, funds and family offices. Further significant lawyers include Philipp Schaefer, a practitioner heavily involved in asset deal and share deal transactions, and Tina Siebenhaar, who joined the firm from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in June 2024. Siebenhaar is a name to call upon for various real estate transactions, particularly for office and retail transactions.
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- ‘Mayer Brown has done a tremendous job. They are able to handle even the most complicated structures and tasks, they are always available, and the work is very well-structured. Their advice made deals possible that could have failed otherwise. Mayer Brown is not only a legal but a true deal adviser, that assists in numerous tasks beyond regular legal issues.'
- ‘Fabian Hartwich is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. Smart, eloquent and funny. He is able to oversee all relevant deal information to a high level. He provides correct, helpful and immediate answers, even in very complex matters.'
- ‘Mayer Brown in Germany consistently delivers high-quality legal services. All of their real estate advisory contacts, including those within the notarial services, are recognised experts in their fields. They are known for their consistently strong solution-oriented approaches and in-depth industry knowledge.’
- ‘Fabian Hartwich is an outstanding legal expert who consistently delivers thoughtful, tailor-made legal solutions. His exceptional skill in mediation sets him apart-especially in today’s complex transactional environment, often marked by insolvency issues. His clarity, oversight, and strategic thinking make him a highly valued adviser in every real estate matter.’
Key clients
- Generali RE S.p.A.
- AIF Capital Group
- Art-Invest Real Estate Funds
- Carlyle Group
- BEOS AG
- Commerz Real AG
- Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG
- Principal Real Estate GmbH
- Swiss Life
- Cilon Real Estate
- Cairos Immobilien Gruppe
Practice head
Fabian Hartwich
Other key lawyers
Philipp Schaefer; Tina Siebenhaar