Leveraging its status as a multinational firm, DLA Piper‘s team members are notably well versed in the development of data centres, including the takeover of data centre operators. On the transactional side, lease back transactions are common, which are often executed with support from other departments such as the tax team. On the development side, the development of digital infrastructure is an area of strength. The practice is led by Lars Reubekeul who engages in matters for office and industrial properties and the purchase and sale of commercial properties and portfolios. Additionally, Martin Haller has a niche in tenancy law and Manuel Indlekofer regularly assists companies with realigning real estate and infrastructure investments due to his experience in the infrastructure industry.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has, in addition to their outstanding legal expertise, a very strong understanding of business. Furthermore, response times are extremely short.'
- 'Fabian Mühlen and Philipp Reclam have outstanding legal expertise and a very strong understanding of business.'
- 'I have found all the named individuals to be particularly competent, quick, and goal oriented in line with our interests. Working with them is a pleasure.'
- 'Martin Haller provides us with regular updates and interactive seminars on amendments and case law in the field of tenancy law.'
- 'Manuel Indlekofer provides us with input and support on building law issues.'
- 'Very professional and experienced real estate team with good internal support from other departments such as the tax team.'
- 'The support is of high quality and on time.'
- 'The team is very responsive and has a pragmatic approach.'
Key clients
- Aviva Investors
- Carlyle
- GLP and its subsidiary GLP Energy (100% subsidiary of ARES)
- HWS Real Estate
- IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Incus Capital
- LBBW Real Estate
- Stellantis/Opel
- Wealthcap
Work highlights
Advising GLP and its subsidiary GLP Energy on the ESG upcycling of their logistics properties.
Advising InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) on the acquisition of the Ruby hotel brand and related IP rights for an initial purchase price of €110.5 million and potential additional payments of up to €181 million.
Advising Incus Capital on the financing of the acquisition and revitalisation of an office building in Berlin.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lars Reubekeul
Other key lawyers
Philipp Reclam; Fabian Mühlen; Martin Haller; Lukas Weidner; Manuel Indlekofer