Signifying a multidisciplinary approach, McDermott Will & Schulte calls upon corporate law experts when assisting clients such as project developers with cross-border acquisitions of portfolios consisting of residential and commercial real estate in Germany, and sales of individual commercial properties in Germany and across Europe. Jens Ortmanns runs the team, and is a standout contact for joint ventures and asset management agreements. This joint venture expertise also applies to Holger Weiß, who is well reputed for the structuring of complex transactions. Ulrich Flege counts investment firms and private equity investors as key clients.
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- ‘Good market presence.’
- ‘Maximilian Clostermeyer works in a high class, structured and efficient manner, providing reliable statements and recommendations, and strong negotiating skills.’
- ‘Great collaboration across teams and sectors. They fully identify with each other.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable and always able to navigate tricky situations.'
Key clients
- Art-Invest Real Estate
- Attestor
- Goodman Group
- GPEP
- Helaba Landesbank
- Kadans Science Partner
- KKR/Mirastar
- REDEVCO
- REInvest
- Tikehau
- Tristan Capital Partners
- Union Investment
Work highlights
Advised Tristan Capital Partners on Cross-border acquisition of a portfolio consisting of residential and commercial real estate in Germany.
Advised KKR/Mirastar on the acquisition of a logistics property in Hanover.
Advised Attestor on the acquisition of the multi-tenant commercial property “Kaufmannshaus” in Hamburg.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jens Ortmanns
Other key lawyers
Holger Weiß; Ulrich Flege; Maximilian Clostermeyer; Alina Affeld