GvW Graf von Westphalen follows a cross-practice approach and advises national and international real estate portfolio holders, institutional construction project developers, construction and engineering companies as well as public sector clients on construction matters, claim management and litigation. The team also covers BIM matters and lean management, where Christian Esch is a key contact. Alternative dispute resolution is another focus area thanks to the expertise of practice head and mediator Thomas Senff. The expertise in plant construction support was recently demonstrated in advising a grid operator on major projects pertaining to the energy transition. Johannes Schuhmann made partner in January 2023 and frequently advises on the interface between private construction and architectural law as well as real estate law.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team is always friendly and open-minded. The advice is given with a sense of proportion and is not conflict-oriented, but rather solution-oriented. The client's interests will be vigorously enforced.'
- 'Lorenz Czajka, like his colleague Johannes Räther, can be contacted at short notice at any time and advises clients on an equal footing. Both of them and the associated team are very friendly and helpful. The professional competence is excellent.'
Key clients
- Amprion Offshore GmbH
- Belle Époque IngBau GmbH