Europe - Germany • Real estate and construction

Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs fields practice head Kai Mertens, who also leads the corporate practice, thus the team focuses on cross-border transactions, including related financing and (tax) due diligence. Another core competency is the enforcement of claims against tenants and service providers. The expertise in asset transactions and asset management was strengthened with the addition of Matthias Werner in January 2023 (previously at POELLATH ); He advises on property and tenancy law issues. Institutional investors, project developers, real estate funds and family offices request this service offering.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The SPB law firm has outstanding expertise in complex real estate transactions and the design of real estate portfolios.'

Work highlights

  • Advising Deutsche Wohnen on adjudication proceedings in connection with the valuation of listed and large real estate companies.
  • Advising GSW Immobilien on a dispute with a third party regarding transaction fees.
  • Advising an international investor on a dispute between Ukrainian investors over German and Austrian real estate.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kai Mertens

Other key lawyers

Matthias Werner