Recently, DLA Piper primarily dealt with the development of digital infrastructure and advised developers and investors on the construction of data centers and related transactions and joint ventures. Also dedicated to this spectrum, Lars Reubekeul often assists private equity investors and asset managers with technology-oriented real estate transactions. Fabian Mühlen is another key contact for transactions, including share deals, asset deals and portfolio transactions, and further advises asset managers on leasing contracts and project managers on ongoing project development matters. In November 2024, Gerold Jaeger (real estate transactions, NPL and portfolio transactions) was brought on board from Clifford Chance.
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Testimonials
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- 'Fast response time, high technical expertise, solution-oriented, pragmatic approach.'
- 'Martin Haller: Super fast, technically outstanding.'
- 'Extremely personable, competent and client-oriented.'
- 'Tailor-made solutions based on excellent market knowledge.'
- 'Reliable and fast response times.'
- 'Martin Haller and Manuel Indlekofer: Very fast and reliable. I particularly appreciate the uncomplicated and goal-oriented approach to finding legally sound solutions. Also worth mentioning is the explanation of legal contexts that is understandable for laypeople.'
- 'Great team, very fast and good communication, always on-time delivery, clear advice.'
- 'Lars Reubekeul: Very solution-oriented mindset and high level of commitment; pleasant communication and team leadership, strong network and industry know-how.'
Key clients
- Aviva Investors
- BASF
- Blackstone
- CyrusOne
- Garbe Institutional Capital
- GLP/GLP Energy
- Hines
- Investorenkonsortium unter der Führung der MEAG, Infranity und DigitalBridge Group
- Kingstone Debt S.A. SICAV-RAIF
- Ofi Invest Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advising Blackstone on a $7 billion joint venture with Digital Realty to develop hyperscale data centers.
- Advising GLP and its subsidiary GLP Energy on the ESG upcycling of their logistics properties in Europe.
- Advising Garbe Institutional Capital on the acquisition and financing of a research and development building rented by Infineon Technologies AG as well as a neighboring property belonging to the high-tech company.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lars Reubekeul
Other key lawyers
Fabian Mühlen; Martin Haller; Manuel Indlekofer