Construction and real estate

Our specialised team of more than 30 lawyers advises investors, clients, contractors, planners and project managers on construction projects and their implementation. The team consists of partners, counsels and senior associates who are seasoned experts with specialist qualifications in all areas of construction and architectural law.

We cover the full spectrum of development and construction law, from the planning stage through the award of the contract to completion. By partnering with our clients and their technicians and experts on construction projects such as:

• infrastructure projects (urban rail, roads, waterways, tunnels, bridges),
• large power stations,
• airports,
• high‑​tech research centres,
• IT facilities,
• commercial objects,

we are able to deliver tailored and top quality legal advice at all stages of the construction process. When drawing up contracts and providing legal support during ongoing construction projects, we pay special heed to the economic and financial aspects of the project and focus on achieving out‑​of‑​court solutions for our clients to avoid costly disputes. If court action cannot be prevented, our experienced litigators continue to be tireless advocates for our clients, relentlessly enforcing or defending their interests in court. This has awarded our lawyers an excellent reputation for in and out of court settlements and they are frequently appointed as arbitrators and mediators in plant construction and in disputes between construction consortia.

With their extensive track record and their deep understanding of all stages and technical aspects of the construction process, the members of our real estate and construction team are strongly sought after as lecturers for specialist attorney training schemes and university lectureships. They are often involved in comprehensive scientific research reflected in the numerous essays, research papers and reports they have published.

Public clients, infrastructure companies, general contractors, specialised construction companies, planning offices, and project managers all place their trust in us.

Our specialist lawyers are also long‑​standing real estate experts. Their expertise covers all types of properties – be it office, residential and commercial buildings or a vast array of special‑​purpose properties, such as industrial facilities, hotels, hospitals or nursing homes. In real estate development projects, our experienced and competent advisors provide integrated legal support in complex real estate transactions: contract drafting, managing and negotiating purchase transactions and in all aspects of project implementation, including drafting and negotiating commercial lease agreements and all types of construction‑​related contracts.

Our firm also advises on all types of real estate transactions. This includes preparing, managing and advising on purchase and sale processes (including bidding processes) and providing support in real estate due diligence (including vendor due diligence). Our lawyers are proven experts in real estate law and extensive experience in drawing up all types of contracts and agreements required for real estate transactions, such as letters of intent, exclusivity and confidentiality agreements and purchase contracts or leasehold transfer agreements.