Acting on its own, as well as providing ‘access to a vast global network of legal professionals and resources’, A&O Shearman’s team is instructed by some of the most prominent real estate developers and investment funds, advising on transactions across all asset classes. Recently, the team has been active in advising on matters including acquisitions and joint ventures related to commercial real estate, as well as engaging in development, construction and leasing projects. Praised by a client for his ‘comprehensive and insightful legal advice’, Michał Matera leads the team and is a key contact for clients involved in various issues related to commercial real estate. Other key team members include Piotr Przybylski, an expert in the industrial and office sectors who frequently assists international players entering the Polish market, and Małgorzata Jastrzębska, who is praised for her ’high dedication'.
Testimonials
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‘Being active in transactions in industrial properties, I highly value the very strong engagement of the real estate team at A&O. The team offers exceptional quality, high dedication, full team accessibility and open communication. The team is unique in delivering the service on time and able to manage some processes speeding up the deal'.
‘Michał Matera - strategic advice.'
Key clients
- Blackbrook Capital
- M7 Real Estate Poland
Work highlights
- Advised Blackbrook Capital, a European independent real estate investment firm, on the acquisition and development of a 45,000 square metre Class A logistics facility in Western Poland.
- Advised Echo Investment on the sale of three office buildings, which are part of its mixed-use Fuzja revitalisation project in Łódź, to the German investment fund KGAL Group for approximately €56m.