Mayer Brown LLP
Client SatisfactionTransactions, including those in the insolvency context, represent Mayer Brown LLP's real estate focus: therefore, acquisitions and sales of various structures as well as the establishment of joint ventures constitute its typical case load. In the asset management area, advice is given on rental and leasing agreements, which also mirrors practice head Fabian Hartwich's focus. He also assists with project developments and construction law issues and advises lenders and sponsors on distressed financing and restructuring. In June 2024, the team was strengthened by the arrival of Tina Siebenhaar from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, who contributes additional transaction expertise.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Technical knowledge, networking in the market, innovation and solution orientation.'
- 'Philipp Schaefer: Very high level of professional competence in real estate and leasehold law; outstanding commitment to client support and problem solving; deal-oriented and pragmatic.'
- 'Fabian Hartwich's team provides excellent legal advice on real estate transactions. The advice is exceptionally good and is characterised by a high level of professionalism.'
- 'The entire team demonstrates an exceptionally high level of competence and commitment, communicates transparently and promptly and has a proactive approach. In addition, the firm is very well organised. Appointments are kept on time and feedback is given promptly. Overall, I can recommend Mayer Brown without reservation.'
- 'As a partner, Fabian Hartwich has succeeded in building an excellent team around himself and allowing this team to grow. He is particularly impressive due to his precision and his extraordinary ability to present even extremely complex legal issues clearly and comprehensibly and to mediate between parties.'
Key clients
- Commerz Real AG
- Swiss Life
- Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG
- Principal Real Estate GmbH
- Generali Deutschland Versicherung AG
- AIF Capital Group
- BEOS AG
- CAIROS Investment GmbH
- Carlyle Group
- CILON GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Commerz Real AG on the acquisition of a listed ensemble of office and commercial buildings with a total rental area of approx. 6,100 m² at Maximilianstrasse 12-14 and Falkenturmstrasse 5-7 in Munich city centre.
- Advising Swiss Life on the sale of two building plots in the 'Frankfurt Westside' district development with a total area of approx. 63,000m².
- Advising Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG on the acquisition of the multi-tenant office property Brooktorkai 20 in Hamburg’s HafenCity.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fabian Hartwich