Real Estate | Europe

A&O Shearman is extremely well regarded by both investors and borrowers for advice on major real estate financing mandates. The law firm is also active for clients on acquisitions, leases and disposals, as well as issues regarding usufruct rights. The team frequently assists clients with cross-border transactions, as well as representing developers in public tender procedures and construction projects. It has a particular focus on office properties, as well as logistics assets and data centres.

An outstanding team combining experience in corporate and real estate law, Linklaters often assists REITs and large local property development companies with real estate transactions, public procurements and PPP projects. The law firm has significant expertise in litigious proceedings, representing clients in proceedings relating to commercial lease agreements, construction defects and contractual issues. The team assists lenders with real estate financing matters.

Baker McKenzie has a respected team with substantial expertise acting for leading private equity investors. It is involved in high-value transactions involving logistics sites, office buildings and residential properties. The law firm has additional strength in litigation, with experience acting for landowners, tenants and architects. The practice has significant experience in the retail sector, advising clients on transactions and redevelopment mandates. Additionally, the team assists clients with negotiating lease agreements.

A reputable team offering clients significant experience in transactions relating to retail properties, office buildings, residential units and the hospitality and leisure sectors, Clifford Chance additionally handles development projects, sale and leaseback transactions, and lease agreements. The law firm often assists global investment funds and joint ventures with cross-border transactions, working alongside the firm's offices in neighbouring jurisdictions. The lawyers collaborate closely with the firm's tax department to handle real estate tax issues.

Stibbe has a strong department with a multidisciplinary approach and a strong reputation for public sector real estate mandates. The real estate team often works closely alongside the firm's highly esteemed public law and planning teams to advise on construction and development projects. The law firm acts for investors on domestic and regional real estate transactions involving commercial, residential and retail assets. The lawyers also assist with portfolio management, lease agreements, land acquisitions, and sale and leaseback transactions.

CMS often acts on real estate management and occupation agreements, frequently involving hospitality properties and office buildings. The team assists with the divestment of residential units and advises landlords on lease agreements. The lawyers additionally assist with development projects, portfolio management matters and cross-border transactions, and often represent clients from Germany.

DLA Piper benefits from close collaboration with its strong public law team to advise public sector clients and private developers on construction, zoning and development matters. The team also acts for clients on contentious construction matters and represents both landlords and tenants in lease agreement negotiations. The lawyers further assist with transactions involving land for development and commercial or logistics properties.

Schoups has a strong focus on acting for domestic and international construction companies, developers and contractors on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The team also advises on DBFM contracts and infrastructure projects, as well as representing clients in challenges to procurement tenders, safety disputes and damages claims. The practice also represents clients from the public sector.