Greenberg Traurig Germany particularly stands out in the Berlin-Brandenburg region due to its public commercial law advice to real estate and infrastructure companies. In addition to general housing market regulation issues, the team advises housing companies and associations, particularly on the Berlin rent cap, and also represents them in related constitutional complaints. Further to constitutional matters, the team also has expertise in regulatory obligations related to energy and recycling projects; Martin Hamer's expertise in waste and climate protection law is particularly sought after. Hamer jointly heads the practice with procurement expert Dieter Neumann, who advises on privatisation initiatives and project developments, among other matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Excellently adept to deal with complex contexts proactively and pragmatically. Creative suggestions and thorough technical work. Always very good cooperation between experts within the firm. Appropriate filling of tasks – fantastic accessibility.'

  • 'Various lawyers come together to address my legal issues and I always receive clear and precise answers. Always in teamwork. '

  • 'Johann-Frederik Schuldt: Especially when it comes to new, extremely complex legal issues, he delves intensively into the respective topic. We discuss his results at various legal levels, both in theory and in practice. In addition, he endeavors to discuss proposed solutions through various channels.'

Key clients

  • Autobahn GmbH des Bundes
  • Barrick Gold
  • Verband Berlin Brandenburgischer Wohnungsunternehmen
  • Benson Elliott
  • Berlinovo
  • BFW Landesverband Berlin-Brandenburg
  • Cirplus
  • Covivio
  • EMC
  • GdW
  • Gewobag
  • Matheson Tri-Gas
  • Oxford Properties
  • Phoenix Spree Ltd.
  • Velero
  • Vinci Concessions Deutschland GmbH
  • Vonovia
  • Wertgrund
  • Wiwynn

Work highlights

  • Advising the Federal Association of German Housing and Real Estate Companies on the constitutionality and regulatory obligations of the Ordinance to Secure Energy Supply on Medium-Term Effective Measures (EnSimiMaV).
  • Representation of Covivio in 15 administrative and objection proceedings regarding the division of buildings into residential property.
  • Advising the federal government's Autobahn GmbH on rent pricing for company apartments for employees, taking into account the budgetary and regulatory obligations of the public sector company as well as ongoing budgetary advice.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martin Hamer, Dieter Neumann

Other key lawyers

Johann-Frederik Schuldt