A&O Shearman comprehensively covers real estate and financing law and regularly acts on behalf of national and international banks, insurance companies, asset managers, (institutional) investors, family offices and project developers. The team focuses on transaction support, including asset deals and the growth area restructuring; the advice covers all asset classes, with particular expertise in (digital) infrastructure and energy projects, thanks to cross-practice cooperation. The team is led by Jochen Scheel, who often advises investors on the sale, acquisition and development of residential, commercial, office and logistics portfolios and also acts as a notary. Specialist properties, including healthcare and data centers, as well as energy and infrastructure projects are routinely handled by Christian Hilmes.
Testimonials
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- 'A&O Shearman always provides a capable team that regularly hires new people, but always people who know what is expected of them. They understand the nature of collaboration and meet the expectations.'
- 'The team shows a high level of commitment and has surpassed itself in difficult market situations.'
Key clients
- DigitalBridge
- Investments, LLC
Work highlights
- Advising Fortescue Future Industries Pty Limited on its joint venture with Tree Energy Solutions to develop the world's largest integrated green hydrogen project and LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
- Advising DigitalBridge Investments, LLC on the acquisition of a 51% stake in GD Towers, Germany's largest radio tower company, in partnership with Brookfield.