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Baker McKenzie

Real Estate

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Baker McKenzie

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Real Estate - Germany

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has an established presence in the German real estate market, with key teams of lawyers based in Frankfurt and Düsseldorf. Its practice has a particular focus on property transactions and their financings, often advising clients on acquisitions and sale and leasebacks. The lawyers frequently assist with mandates concerning retail and commercial real estate.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Baker McKenzie ist mit ihren starken Anwaltsteams in Frankfurt und Düsseldorf fest im deutschen Immobilienmarkt etabliert. Der Schwerpunkt der Kanzlei liegt auf Immobilientransaktionen und deren Finanzierung. Sie berät Mandanten häufig bei Immobilienerwerben sowie Sale-and-Leaseback-Transaktionen. Die Anwälte und Anwältinnen unterstützen regelmäßig Mandate im Bereich Einzelhandels- und Gewerbeimmobilien.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie assisted Abercrombie & Fitch with the management of all German stores under the brand, as well as handling leasing negotiations for new stores.

  • Baker McKenzie unterstützte Abercrombie & Fitch bei der Verwaltung aller deutschen Filialen der Marke und übernahm zudem die Mietvertragsverhandlungen für neue Filialen.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie is reliable and easy to work with, even on challenging projects with international dimensions. We enjoy a very professional and friendly relationship.

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  • Baker McKenzie stands out for its pragmatism, speed and reliability. Various experts are consulted for complicated cases.

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  • Baker McKenzie knows our business and priorities very well which is important. Its team is always available and collaborative.

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  • Baker McKenzie displays a clear client focus and solution-oriented approach. Its team is always available, approachable and understands commercial contexts.

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  • Baker McKenzie has established processes and a talented team that inspires confidence. It's honest, consistent, forthright and proactive.

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  • Baker McKenzie ist zuverlässig und unkompliziert in der Zusammenarbeit, selbst bei anspruchsvollen Projekten mit internationaler Dimension. Wir pflegen eine sehr professionelle und freundschaftliche Beziehung.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Florian Thamm
    Florian Thamm

    Florian Thamm

    Florian Thamm is a transactional real estate lawyer in Baker McKenzie's Frankfurt office. He has experience representing international and domestic funds in share sale deals and acquisitions, and in dealing with the sale of complicated assets, particularly those in the retail industry. He also displays expertise advising on development projects with energy considerations.

    Florian Thamm im Frankfurter Büro von Baker McKenzie ist Anwalt mit einem Schwerpunkt in Immobilientransaktionen. Er verfügt über Erfahrung in der Vertretung internationaler und nationaler Fonds bei Anteilsverkäufen und Akquisitionen sowie im Umgang mit dem Verkauf komplexer Vermögenswerte, insbesondere im Einzelhandel. Darüber hinaus berät er kompetent zu Entwicklungsprojekten mit energiepolitischen Aspekten.

    • Florian Thamm is well spoken and very knowledgeable. His documentation is excellent and he acts proactively with updates.

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    • Florian Thamm is very efficient and thorough.

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    • Florian Thamm ist redegewandt und sehr sachkundig. Seine Dokumentation ist hervorragend und er kümmert sich proaktiv um Aktualisierungen.
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    • Florian Thamm arbeitet sehr effizient und gründlich.
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