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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and a recognized leader in the industry. More than 700 real estate attorneys from around the world serve clients from key markets in the United States, Europe & The Middle East Asia and Latin America. Property developers, lenders, investment managers, private equity funds, REITs, operators, joint ventures, sovereign wealth funds, international developers, and private owners look to us for diversified and broad legal services. We apply our skills to the full cycle of a real estate deal, providing a holistic approach for our clients. We handle property acquisition and investment, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. We advise on a broad spectrum of commercial, recreational, and residential real estate, including structured equity, structured debt, and hybrid structures. We have a skilled hospitality legal team, including attorneys who have pioneered major developments within the industry.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Europe-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig has an impressive offering spanning the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Poland. The law firm has a broad practice which includes advising clients on acquisition and large-scale development matters, and leasing advice relating to both private rental and retail properties. The lawyers further handle asset and portfolio purchases. Clients include REITs, private equity funds and developers.

Notable practitioners

Christian Schede, based in Berlin, co-chairs the law firm's global real estate practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig advised GARBE Industrial Real Estate on the establishment of a joint venture with Invesco Real Estate.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate Greenberg Traurig's very quick turnarounds and pragmatic commercial approach. It's outstanding on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Greenberg has talented lawyers across the team who understand the complex structures and deal terms we have in place. They are on the ball.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The lawyers at Greenberg Traurig are hard-working, intelligent, commercially-driven and agile.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The Greenberg Traurig team stands out for its combination of local and global experience. With its strong understanding of local law and its international network, the firm manages complex transactions with a cross-border approach.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

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