McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP focuses on financing support for borrowers and also acts on behalf of lenders, which the team advises on acquisition financing and subsequent development of real estate across various asset classes. Additionally, the team is experienced in financing restructurings thanks to the close cooperation with the insolvency and transaction tax teams. Oliver Lieth heads the team as well as the wider banking and finance practice, he is well versed in individual property and portfolio transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'A team that has worked together for years and in which every team member knows the routes and thus ensures that the entire transaction runs smoothly.'
- 'High responsiveness and the confident support of complicated structures under high time pressure are what particularly distinguish the constantly available team.'
- 'Oliver Lieth: Very experienced and strong negotiator real estate financier who knows and has accompanied all structures. Negotiation style is solution-oriented and pragmatic, which leads to a smooth transaction.'
- 'Dustin Schwerdtfeger is very experienced due to the high number of deals.'
- 'Fresh, dynamic and deal-oriented. On the ball 24/7.'
- 'Manage to find a solution even under the worst possible conditions. Bring incredible deal dynamics to every case.'
Key clients
- Empira
- DWK PropCo 1
- CV Real Estate AG
- Development Partner
- IMFARR
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Work highlights
- Advising Empira/DWK on an amendment agreement to a real estate loan agreement, which, among other things, provided for an increase in the loan amount.
- Advising CV Real Estate AG in connection with construction and refinancing in connection with a very prominent project development at Augsburg Central Station.
- Advising IMFARR in connection with the restructuring of the group and numerous real estate projects.