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As a partner in our Corporate, Finance and Investments practice, Andreas represents foreign and domestic closed-end and open-ended funds, institutions, sponsors, investors, developers and lenders in commercial transactions. \nAndreas works with clients on a wide range of financial deals. These include real estate equity and debt financing, project finance (including renewable energy), structured real estate investments, workouts, buyouts, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings, with a focus on transactions involving funds regulated by the AIFMD and the Capital Investment Code. He also advises clients on German laws governing covered mortgage bonds, known as Pfandbriefe.\nWith training as both a German Rechtsanwalt (attorney) and an English solicitor, Andreas frequently represents German clients in transactions across major European jurisdictions, as well as international clients doing business in Germany.\nLegal 500 Deutschland 2023 ranks Andreas Böhme among Germany's leading lawyers for Investment Funds. Chambers Europe 2023 recommends Andreas Böhme as lawyer for Investment Funds. Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers 2023 recognize Andreas Böhme as one of Germany's Best Banking \u0026amp; Finance Lawyers. Andreas Böhme Partner “Andreas Böhme is characterized by high professional competence and proactivity.\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2025 Recommended Lawyer for Investment Funds Chambers Europe 2023 - 2025 Recommended Lawyer for Investment Funds Legal 500 Deutschland, 2022-2023 Recognized as one of Germany's Best Banking \u0026amp; Finance Lawyers Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2021-2025 Recommended Lawyer for Real Estate Legal 500 Deutschland 2020 Banking and finance: Lending and borrowing Legal 500 Deutschland, 2017-2019 \"Outstanding level of detailed knowledge and sustainable negotiation strength, as well as an understanding of the econom Legal 500 Deutschland, 2018 University of Augsburg  University of Augsburg  England and Wales Germany AEW on the formation of various funds, including formation and structuring of a 1.3 billion Euro special fund and subsequent acquisition of a residential real estate portfolio with 2,500 residential units. 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ATI Technologies ULC, et al.  Representation of AMD in patent ownership dispute, filed in the District of Delaware;{{ FIELD }}Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., et al. v. S3 Graphics Co., Ltd., et al. Representation of AMD in patent ownership dispute, filed in the District of Delaware;{{ FIELD }}Represented Chevron in litigation arising out of an explosion at a refinery;{{ FIELD }}Represented oil refinery owner in arbitration dispute arising out of a refinery construction project in Colombia;{{ FIELD }}Represented global wind farm developer in arbitration dispute arising out of a long-term turbine service agreement;{{ FIELD }}Keranos, LLC v. Analog Devices, Inc., et al. Representation of Microchip and other defendants in patent infringement suit involving memory cell technology, filed in the Eastern District of Texas;{{ FIELD }}Microchip Technology Inc. et al. v. United Module Corp. et al.(and related cases).  Representation of Microchip, Silicon Storage Technology and other declaratory judgment plaintiffs in patent infringement suit involving memory cell technology, pending in the Eastern District of Texas;{{ FIELD }}Occidental Chemical Corporation v. Louisiana Public Service Commission et al.: Representation of Occidental in litigation to assert rights of qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, filed in the Middle District of Louisiana;{{ FIELD }}JD Wind et al. v. Public Utility Commission of Texas et al.: Representation of Occidental in state and federal litigation involving the appropriate electric rate that must be paid to wind-generating facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act and implementing regulations, filed in Texas state and federal courts.{{ FIELD }}Occidental Chemical Corp. v. Entergy Louisiana LLC and the Louisiana Public Service Commission: Representation of Occidental involving the proper methodology for calculating avoided cost payments to qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, filed in the Middle District of Louisiana.{{ FIELD }}AMEC/Zachry Crushed Stone Contractors Joint Venture et al. v. CEMEX Construction Material Florida, LLC: Representation of CEMEX in a lawsuit concerning a plant construction with multi-million dollar cost overrun and construction delays, filed in Florida state court (Business Court Division).{{ FIELD }}King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc. v. Intelliject, Inc.: Representation of patent holder in a paragraph IV patent infringement lawsuit regarding auto-injector technology, filed in the District of Delaware.{{ FIELD }}Pennfield Oil Company d/b/a Pennfield Animal Health v. Alpharma Inc.: Representation of Alpharma in a false advertising action arising from Alpharma advertisements that report the results of pharmaceutical research studies, filed in the District of Nebraska.{{ FIELD }}Alpharma Inc. v. Wyeth: Representation of Alpharma in a lawsuit regarding the breach of a trademark license agreement and the infringement of Alpharma’s trademarks, filed in the Southern District of New York.{{ FIELD }}Amina Dammann specializes in environmental law and litigation.  She has extensive experience representing multinational corporations in the automotive, energy and pharma sectors.  Her practice includes defending clients in governmental investigations and enforcement actions, as well as in federal and state court litigation.\nAmina has many years of experience representing German and U.S. blue chip companies in both U.S. and German proceedings, as well as in transnational matters. A particular focus of her practice is on advising German companies facing litigation or governmental investigations in the United States. This includes representing German clients before U.S. agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB); it also involves coordinating parallel proceedings in the United States and Germany.  Amina  holds U.S. degrees from Harvard and Texas and has also obtained the two German state exams in law as well as a doctorate in law from Frankfurt University. \nPublications and Awards\n•   Vacating Arbitration Awards for Mistake of Fact, 27 Review of Litigation 441–512 (2008); honored with the Vinson \u0026amp; Elkins LLP Outstanding Note Award\n•  Die Beschwerdekammern der europäischen Agenturen [The Boards of Appeal of the European Agencies], Peter Lang, 2004; honored with the Baker \u0026amp; McKenzie Award for best dissertation in the area of business law Partner Frankfurt University  The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law Harvard University Harvard Law School Texas Federal Republic of Germany Amina Dammann’s experience includes the following matters: Represented German car manufacturer in environmental enforcement action before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board; Represented German car manufacturer in litigation and governmental investigations regarding disputes over diesel emissions standards; Represented New General Motors in litigation relating to ignition switch; S3 Graphics Co., Ltd. v. ATI Technologies ULC, et al.  Representation of AMD in patent ownership dispute, filed in the District of Delaware; Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., et al. v. S3 Graphics Co., Ltd., et al. Representation of AMD in patent ownership dispute, filed in the District of Delaware; Represented Chevron in litigation arising out of an explosion at a refinery; Represented oil refinery owner in arbitration dispute arising out of a refinery construction project in Colombia; Represented global wind farm developer in arbitration dispute arising out of a long-term turbine service agreement; Keranos, LLC v. Analog Devices, Inc., et al. Representation of Microchip and other defendants in patent infringement suit involving memory cell technology, filed in the Eastern District of Texas; Microchip Technology Inc. et al. v. United Module Corp. et al.(and related cases).  Representation of Microchip, Silicon Storage Technology and other declaratory judgment plaintiffs in patent infringement suit involving memory cell technology, pending in the Eastern District of Texas; Occidental Chemical Corporation v. Louisiana Public Service Commission et al.: Representation of Occidental in litigation to assert rights of qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, filed in the Middle District of Louisiana; JD Wind et al. v. Public Utility Commission of Texas et al.: Representation of Occidental in state and federal litigation involving the appropriate electric rate that must be paid to wind-generating facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act and implementing regulations, filed in Texas state and federal courts. Occidental Chemical Corp. v. Entergy Louisiana LLC and the Louisiana Public Service Commission: Representation of Occidental involving the proper methodology for calculating avoided cost payments to qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, filed in the Middle District of Louisiana. AMEC/Zachry Crushed Stone Contractors Joint Venture et al. v. CEMEX Construction Material Florida, LLC: Representation of CEMEX in a lawsuit concerning a plant construction with multi-million dollar cost overrun and construction delays, filed in Florida state court (Business Court Division). King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc. v. Intelliject, Inc.: Representation of patent holder in a paragraph IV patent infringement lawsuit regarding auto-injector technology, filed in the District of Delaware. Pennfield Oil Company d/b/a Pennfield Animal Health v. Alpharma Inc.: Representation of Alpharma in a false advertising action arising from Alpharma advertisements that report the results of pharmaceutical research studies, filed in the District of Nebraska. Alpharma Inc. v. Wyeth: Representation of Alpharma in a lawsuit regarding the breach of a trademark license agreement and the infringement of Alpharma’s trademarks, filed in the Southern District of New York.","searchable_name":"Amina S. Dammann","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":196,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":443287,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":3522,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eUlf Grundmann is a partner of the Government Matters Practice Group, and focuses on regulations and compliance regarding the pharmaceutical, medical devices, cosmetic and food industries, and on litigation in the European Union. For more than 28 years, Ulf has advised clients through all stages of the product life cycle, including product development, trademark clearance, labeling, advertising and promotion, product launch, distribution, licensing and compliance in the EU. He also handles all kinds of litigation related to the products, the distribution, intellectual property rights, competition and advertising. This includes aspects related to parallel imports, protection against falsified products, recalls, and product end-of-life. He litigates matters before German and European courts, including the General Court and the Court of Justice of the EU.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUlf counsels clients in the European Union on regulatory, unfair competition and compliance laws, and represents clients before national and European authorities, including the European Commission. 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Als Kopf der in 2014 gegr\u0026uuml;ndeten deutschen Life Sciences-Praxis ber\u0026auml;t Ulf Grundmann Hersteller der Medizinprodukte-, Pharma-, Kosmetik- und Lebensmittelbranche und vertritt sie in Rechtsstreitigkeiten seit \u0026uuml;ber 28 Jahren in verschiedenen Phasen des Produktlebenszyklus einschlie\u0026szlig;lich Produktentwicklung, Etikettierung, Werbung und Promotion, Produktmarkteinf\u0026uuml;hrung, Vertrieb, Compliance, hinsichtlich Aspekte im Zusammenhang mit Parallelimporten, Schutz vor gef\u0026auml;lschter Ware, R\u0026uuml;ckrufaktionen sowie End-of-Life-Phase. [[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerr Grundmann ber\u0026auml;t Mandanten in allen Bereichen von EU-rechtlichen Angelegenheiten, unlauterem Wettbewerb und Compliance und vertritt Unternehmen vor nationalen und europ\u0026auml;ischen Beh\u0026ouml;rden, einschlie\u0026szlig;lich der Europ\u0026auml;ischen Kommission. 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He also works with life science companies on corporate and financial transactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs frequent author, speaker and moderator at life sciences and food conferences, Ulf also serves as a lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management as well as the DeutscheAnwaltsAkademie.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLMG Life Sciences EMEA\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;2023 named Ulf a\u0026nbsp;\"Parallel Import Lawyer of the Year\" for the second following year.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;2023/24\u0026nbsp;named\u0026nbsp;him a \"Leading Name\" for pharmaceutical and medical devices law for the third\u0026nbsp;year in a row. \u003cem\u003eLegal 500 Deutschland\u003c/em\u003e recommends him as leading lawyer in the categories Healthcare and Life Sciences, Consumer Goods and Food Law and Intellectual Property: Unfair Competition. 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For more than 28 years, Ulf has advised clients through all stages of the product life cycle, including product development, trademark clearance, labeling, advertising and promotion, product launch, distribution, licensing and compliance in the EU. He also handles all kinds of litigation related to the products, the distribution, intellectual property rights, competition and advertising. This includes aspects related to parallel imports, protection against falsified products, recalls, and product end-of-life. He litigates matters before German and European courts, including the General Court and the Court of Justice of the EU.\nUlf counsels clients in the European Union on regulatory, unfair competition and compliance laws, and represents clients before national and European authorities, including the European Commission. He also works with life science companies on corporate and financial transactions.\nAs frequent author, speaker and moderator at life sciences and food conferences, Ulf also serves as a lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management as well as the DeutscheAnwaltsAkademie.\nLMG Life Sciences EMEA 2023 named Ulf a \"Parallel Import Lawyer of the Year\" for the second following year. JUVE 2023/24 named him a \"Leading Name\" for pharmaceutical and medical devices law for the third year in a row. Legal 500 Deutschland recommends him as leading lawyer in the categories Healthcare and Life Sciences, Consumer Goods and Food Law and Intellectual Property: Unfair Competition. He has been recognized among Germany's leading lawyers for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and food law by legal directories such as JUVE, Legal 500, Handelsblatt and best lawyers and Who's Who Legal for many years.\nUlf is counseling clients from the Frankfurt office and temporarily from the Brussels office. Ulf H Grundmann Partner Life Sciences Law Firm of the Year Germany LMG Life Sciences EMEA, 2023 \u0026amp; 2025 Law Firm Parallel Trade EMEA LMG Life Sciences EMEA, 2023 Recommended Lawyer for Life Sciences and Healthcare \u0026amp; Life Sciences Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal) 2025 \"Quick and creative solutions, very good industry knowledge, skillful tactician, especially in court hearings\"  Legal 500 Deutschland 2025, Quoting clients Parallel Import Lawyer of the Year LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards 2022,2023 and 2024 Winner of the Life Sciences category in Germany, an award based on client nominations  Client Choice Awards, 2022 \"Leading Name\" for Pharma- and Medical Devices Law JUVE, 2020/21-2023/24 Recommended Lawyer for Healthcare and Life Sciences, Consumer Products and Food Law, IP: Unfair Competition Legal 500 Deutschland, 2023 \"Ulf Grundmann has a lot of experience and excellent expertise regarding patent and trademark law in the life sciences.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2023, Quoting clients \"Solves complex issues with a lot of creativity and offers alternative perspectives that [...] lead to better results.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2023, Quoting clients Recognized one of Germany's Best Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Lawyers Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2024-2025 “first choice\"; \"very satisfied\", \"excellent trial lawyer\"  JUVE, 2021/22, Quoting clients Recommended Lawyer for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Products and Food Law JUVE, 2014/15 - 2023/24 Recognized as National Leader for Life Sciences - Regulatory Who's Who Legal, 2021 \"Reliable and excellent in terms of content\"  JUVE, 2020/21, Quoting clients \"Very knowledgeable in life sciences and up to date on any developments on the market.\"  Legal 500 Deutschland 2021, Quoting Clients \"Fast + creative solutions, very good industry knowledge, skilled tactician especially in court proceedings.”  Legal 500 Deutschland 2025, Quoting Clients \"Direct, agile, assertive and client-oriented.”  Legal 500 Deutschland 2021, Quoting clients \"Highly experienced in pharmaceutical, competition, food, trademark and European law”  Legal 500 Deutschland 2020, Quoting clients \"Stands out for his market-leading expertise in compliance to EU regulations in the life sciences sector\"  Who's Who Legal Germany, 2020 Germany Frankfurt, Germany (Admitted 1/9/1995; Reg. # 127327)","searchable_name":"Ulf H. 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Mit mehr als 24 Jahren Erfahrung vertritt er sowohl Kreditgeber als auch Investoren bei einer Vielzahl komplexer Eigen- und Fremdkapitaltransaktionen \u0026uuml;ber alle Anlageklassen hinweg.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Kaufmann ber\u0026auml;t Private Equity sowie institutionelle Investoren bei der Entwicklung, dem Erwerb, der Ver\u0026auml;u\u0026szlig;erung, der Strukturierung und Finanzierung von Immobilien und anderen Projekten. Er ber\u0026auml;t ebenso Finanzinstitute und andere Kreditgeber bei einer Vielzahl von Kredittransaktionen, darunter Mezzanine-Finanzierungen, Preferred Equity, strukturierte Kredite, notleidende Kredite und Restrukturierungen. 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Broadway.{{ FIELD }}Represent two banks as co-lead arrangers alongside a major U.S. bank in the US$750 million refinancing of One New York Plaza in downtown Manhattan.{{ FIELD }}Represent a lender in connection with the US$250 million financing of 4 New York Plaza in Lower Manhattan.{{ FIELD }}Represent a lender as co-lead arranger of a US$415 million mortgage loan secured by 1411 Broadway in New York City.{{ FIELD }}U.S. RestructuringRepresent a group of lenders in connection with the exercise of remedies under a US$108 million mortgage loan, including conducting a forensic audit, appointment of receiver, foreclosure, litigating a Chapter 11 filing and the workout of the related mezzanine loans for 2,400 multifamily apartment units in the southeastern U.S.{{ FIELD }}Represent a senior lender in connection with the foreclosure and restructuring of a US$220 million mortgage loan secured by 333 Bush Street (the former Heller Ehrman building) in San Francisco.{{ FIELD }}Represent two senior lenders in connection with the restructuring of a US$700 million financing secured by a portfolio of office properties.{{ FIELD }}Worldwide Real Estate and Real Estate FinanceRepresent the lead lender in a €180 million plus financing of a portfolio of logistics properties in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Represent a U.S. private equity investor in the acquisition of a portfolio of 19 commercial real estate properties (Odin Portfolio) valued at €620 million in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Represent the lead lender in connection with the €300 million plus acquisition financing of the mixed-use property portfolio known as Palais Quartier in Frankfurt consisting of the MyZeil shopping center, the Jumeirah Hotel, the Nextower, the Thurn \u0026amp; Taxis Palais and a parking garage.{{ FIELD }}Represent a private equity fund in the acquisition of a €1 billion distressed senior mortgage loan secured by a portfolio of 26 properties in Germany (Mars Portfolio).{{ FIELD }}Represent a bank as agent in connection with a €167 million mortgage loan to a opportunity fund secured by a commercial real estate portfolio consisting of 10 retail properties in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Represent a bank in connection with a €169 million mortgage loan to a strategic investor secured by seven Class A mixed-use properties in Duesseldorf with a €50 million construction sub-facility.{{ FIELD }}Represent a bank as agent in connection with the extension of a €700 million mortgage loan secured by a residential property portfolio across Germany.{{ FIELD }}Advise a major bank in connection with the implementation of the new German capital investment act (KAGB).{{ FIELD }}Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with a €640 million structured financing of a German hotel portfolio involving multiple tranches of senior and subordinated debt.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with a €35 million mortgage financing of a logistics property in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Worldwide RestructuringRepresent the agent and lenders in connection with restructuring of €700 million distressed commercial real estate portfolio (Germany) (Numisma portfolio), including a restructuring opinion and a complex Dutch and offshore ownership structure.{{ FIELD }}Represent a U.S. automotive manufacturer in connection with providing financing and other financial support for the restructuring of a German motor block supplier.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German bank holding a €70 million super senior position (English law governed) in connection with the restructuring of a €400 million (€310 million after paydown) financing of a mixed commercial property portfolio consisting of more than 100 commercial properties in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Represent a CMBS special servicer in connection with analysis of restructuring options and subsequent sale of two distressed English law governed loans secured by three commercial properties in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with the restructuring and administration (kalte Zwangsverwaltung) €640 million structured financing of a German hotel. portfolio involving multiple tranches of senior and subordinated debt.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with restructuring of Dutch real estate loan.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German bank in connection with the restructuring and sale of a distressed loan indirectly secured by a portfolio of residential loans in Europe.{{ FIELD }}Corporate FinanceRepresent an international asset manager for energy investments in connection with the issuance of registered bonds under German law to finance the acquisition of oil and gas assets in the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Represent a U.S. bank in connection with a secured revolving credit and swingline facility to a North American telecommunications company, secured by securities in German subsidiaries.{{ FIELD }}Leveraged FinanceRepresent Barings with respect to aggregate facilities of €200 million in connection with a dividend recap and refinancing of existing facilities for a German portfolio company of a European private equity sponsor.{{ FIELD }}Represent a U.S. private credit asset management firm as administrative agent, collateral agent, and lead arranger in connection with the amendment to its existing senior secured credit facilities with an online market place and media platform as borrower and certain of its affiliates, which, among other things, provided additional term loans in the form of a $145 mio. term loan bringing the total commitments under the credit agreement to $388 mio.{{ FIELD }}Represent a U.S. bank as Administrative Agent, and another U.S. bank as Collateral Agent and Documentation Agent, in connection with the arrangement and closing of $195 mio. of senior secured credit facilities to support the carveout acquisition by a privately held asset management firm and a leading European investment group of a phenolic specialty resin business.{{ FIELD }}Represent a UK investment company as administrative agent in a multi-currency, multi-tranche credit facility in an aggregate amount equal to the US Dollar equivalent of $91,5 mio. with a U.S. biotechnology company.{{ FIELD }}As a partner in our Corporate, Finance and Investments practice, Sebastian's practice focuses on commercial real estate and other project-based transactions in the U.S., Europe and globally. Recognized by Chambers, he represents both investors and lenders in a wide range of complex equity and debt transactions across all asset classes.\nSebastian advises clients in all positions of a project’s capital stack: He represents private equity as well as institutional investors in the development, acquisition, disposition, structuring and financing of real estate and other projects. He also represents financial institutions and other debt providers as lenders in a broad range of debt transactions, including mezzanine debt, preferred equity, structured debt, nonperforming loans and restructurings.\nTrained and actively practicing as a German lawyer (Rechtsanwalt), English solicitor and New York attorney, one focus of Sebastian’s practice is advising German regulated investment funds and banks in corporate, tax and regulatory matters concerning their U.S., UK and German investment and lending activities. On the equity side, he advises regulated fund vehicles on compliance with the German Investment Act (KAGB) in relation to real estate investments in the U.S. and abroad. On the debt side, he frequently counsels banks on the eligibility of real estate, aircraft and export financings as cover for German covered bonds (Pfandbriefe).\nSebastian has been recognized by Chambers Europe among Germany's leading lawyers for Real Estate Finance, by Chambers Global as an expert in foreign law, and by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in Real Estate Finance. JUVE recommends him for Real Estate.\nFluent in German and English, Sebastian is a frequent author and speaker in both languages. Sebastian F. C. Kaufmann Partner Recommended lawyer for Real Estate: Finance Chambers Europe/Germany, 2016-2025 Leading Lawyer - Real Estate: Finance Chambers Europe, 2023 Recognized as one of Germany's Best Real Estate Lawyers Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2020-2025 Recommended for Real Estate (Germany) JUVE HANDBOOK, 2016/2017 - 2022/23 Foreign expert in Banking and Finance Chambers Global, 2016-2025 \"Sebastian Kaufmann is our covered bond expert.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"Very distinct practice focus\" Chambers Europe, 2022, Quoting clients \"Excellent knowledge of U.S. standards in real estate financing\" JUVE, 2020/21, Quoting clients Recommended Lawyer for Real Estate (Germany) Legal 500 Deutschland, 2020 \"Specialist for covered bonds\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting clients Leading practitioner in New York Real Estate Finance Chambers USA University of Hamburg, Germany  Columbia University Columbia University School of Law University of Hamburg, Germany  New York England and Wales Frankfurt American Bar Association New York State Bar Association (Business and International Sections) Frankfurt, Germany (Admitted 06/05/2008; Reg. #144624) U.S. Real Estate and Real Estate FinanceRepresent a bank as sole lender in the US$180 million plus financing of a luxury hotel in Hawaii. Represent two banks as co-lead arrangers in the US$450 million financing of 1540 Broadway. Represent two banks as co-lead arrangers alongside a major U.S. bank in the US$750 million refinancing of One New York Plaza in downtown Manhattan. Represent a lender in connection with the US$250 million financing of 4 New York Plaza in Lower Manhattan. Represent a lender as co-lead arranger of a US$415 million mortgage loan secured by 1411 Broadway in New York City. U.S. RestructuringRepresent a group of lenders in connection with the exercise of remedies under a US$108 million mortgage loan, including conducting a forensic audit, appointment of receiver, foreclosure, litigating a Chapter 11 filing and the workout of the related mezzanine loans for 2,400 multifamily apartment units in the southeastern U.S. Represent a senior lender in connection with the foreclosure and restructuring of a US$220 million mortgage loan secured by 333 Bush Street (the former Heller Ehrman building) in San Francisco. Represent two senior lenders in connection with the restructuring of a US$700 million financing secured by a portfolio of office properties. Worldwide Real Estate and Real Estate FinanceRepresent the lead lender in a €180 million plus financing of a portfolio of logistics properties in Germany. Represent a U.S. private equity investor in the acquisition of a portfolio of 19 commercial real estate properties (Odin Portfolio) valued at €620 million in Germany. Represent the lead lender in connection with the €300 million plus acquisition financing of the mixed-use property portfolio known as Palais Quartier in Frankfurt consisting of the MyZeil shopping center, the Jumeirah Hotel, the Nextower, the Thurn \u0026amp; Taxis Palais and a parking garage. Represent a private equity fund in the acquisition of a €1 billion distressed senior mortgage loan secured by a portfolio of 26 properties in Germany (Mars Portfolio). Represent a bank as agent in connection with a €167 million mortgage loan to a opportunity fund secured by a commercial real estate portfolio consisting of 10 retail properties in Germany. Represent a bank in connection with a €169 million mortgage loan to a strategic investor secured by seven Class A mixed-use properties in Duesseldorf with a €50 million construction sub-facility. Represent a bank as agent in connection with the extension of a €700 million mortgage loan secured by a residential property portfolio across Germany. Advise a major bank in connection with the implementation of the new German capital investment act (KAGB). Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with a €640 million structured financing of a German hotel portfolio involving multiple tranches of senior and subordinated debt. Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with a €35 million mortgage financing of a logistics property in Germany. Worldwide RestructuringRepresent the agent and lenders in connection with restructuring of €700 million distressed commercial real estate portfolio (Germany) (Numisma portfolio), including a restructuring opinion and a complex Dutch and offshore ownership structure. Represent a U.S. automotive manufacturer in connection with providing financing and other financial support for the restructuring of a German motor block supplier. Represent a German bank holding a €70 million super senior position (English law governed) in connection with the restructuring of a €400 million (€310 million after paydown) financing of a mixed commercial property portfolio consisting of more than 100 commercial properties in Germany. Represent a CMBS special servicer in connection with analysis of restructuring options and subsequent sale of two distressed English law governed loans secured by three commercial properties in Germany. Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with the restructuring and administration (kalte Zwangsverwaltung) €640 million structured financing of a German hotel. portfolio involving multiple tranches of senior and subordinated debt. Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with restructuring of Dutch real estate loan. Represent a German bank in connection with the restructuring and sale of a distressed loan indirectly secured by a portfolio of residential loans in Europe. Corporate FinanceRepresent an international asset manager for energy investments in connection with the issuance of registered bonds under German law to finance the acquisition of oil and gas assets in the U.S. Represent a U.S. bank in connection with a secured revolving credit and swingline facility to a North American telecommunications company, secured by securities in German subsidiaries. Leveraged FinanceRepresent Barings with respect to aggregate facilities of €200 million in connection with a dividend recap and refinancing of existing facilities for a German portfolio company of a European private equity sponsor. Represent a U.S. private credit asset management firm as administrative agent, collateral agent, and lead arranger in connection with the amendment to its existing senior secured credit facilities with an online market place and media platform as borrower and certain of its affiliates, which, among other things, provided additional term loans in the form of a $145 mio. term loan bringing the total commitments under the credit agreement to $388 mio. Represent a U.S. bank as Administrative Agent, and another U.S. bank as Collateral Agent and Documentation Agent, in connection with the arrangement and closing of $195 mio. of senior secured credit facilities to support the carveout acquisition by a privately held asset management firm and a leading European investment group of a phenolic specialty resin business. Represent a UK investment company as administrative agent in a multi-currency, multi-tranche credit facility in an aggregate amount equal to the US Dollar equivalent of $91,5 mio. with a U.S. biotechnology company.","searchable_name":"Dr. Sebastian F. C. 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Mit mehr als 25 Jahren Erfahrung vertritt er Private-Equity-Fonds, Family Offices und Unternehmen aus diversen Branchen bei inl\u0026auml;ndischen und grenz\u0026uuml;berschreitenden Fusionen und \u0026Uuml;bernahmen,\u0026nbsp;Transaktionen im Energiesektor sowie bei komplexen Umstrukturierungen, Insolvenzen und ESG-Themen und vertritt sie in damit verbundenen Rechtsstreitigkeiten. Er ber\u0026auml;t auch in Fragen der Corporate Governance und zu Haftungsthemen von Vorst\u0026auml;nden und leitenden Angestellten.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Peter Memminger hat mehr als 400 Transaktionen mit einem Gesamtwert von mehr als 30 Milliarden Euro abgewickelt. Dar\u0026uuml;ber hinaus verf\u0026uuml;gt er \u0026uuml;ber umfangreiche Erfahrung bei der Vertretung von Mandanten in Rechtsstreitigkeiten, die sich aus seiner T\u0026auml;tigkeit f\u0026uuml;r Unternehmen ergeben, und hat im Auftrag von Mandanten einige der bisher gr\u0026ouml;\u0026szlig;ten gesellschaftsrechtlichen Streitigkeiten in Deutschland gef\u0026uuml;hrt.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeit mehr als einem Jahrzehnt wird Dr. Memminger von f\u0026uuml;hrenden Publikationen wie \u003cem\u003eChambers\u003c/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Legal 500\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIFLR\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHandelsblatt/Best Lawyers\u003c/em\u003e und anderen zu den f\u0026uuml;hrenden Anw\u0026auml;lten f\u0026uuml;r M\u0026amp;A und Private Equity gez\u0026auml;hlt.\u0026nbsp;Er h\u0026auml;lt regelm\u0026auml;\u0026szlig;ig Vortr\u0026auml;ge zu M\u0026amp;A-Themen und ist Dozent f\u0026uuml;r Internationales Recht und M\u0026amp;A an der Hochschule Fresenius. Dr. Memminger ist ehemaliger Regional Ambassador f\u0026uuml;r das International Directors Program (IDP) von INSEAD in Deutschland und Mitglied in verschiedenen Aufsichts- und Beir\u0026auml;ten im In- und Ausland.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVor seinem Wechsel zu King \u0026amp; Spalding gr\u0026uuml;ndete er seine eigene Boutique-Kanzlei, Memminger LLP, bevor er die Kanzlei mit einer M\u0026uuml;nchner Boutique f\u0026uuml;r Rechtsstreitigkeiten zu Bub Memminger \u0026amp; Partner LLP zusammenlegte. Davor war er als Partner bei Milbank t\u0026auml;tig.\u0026nbsp;Vor seiner T\u0026auml;tigkeit als Rechtsanwalt arbeitete er als Assistent des Vorstands in der M\u0026amp;A-Abteilung von JPMorgan Chase \u0026amp; Co. Au\u0026szlig;erdem war er Partner bei einem deutschen Restrukturierungsfonds und geh\u0026ouml;rte von 2017 bis 2020 dessen Investitionsausschuss an.\u003c/p\u003e","recognitions":[{"title":"Empfohlener Anwalt für Private Equity: Mid Cap","detail":"Chambers Europe/Germany 2009-2025"},{"title":"Highly regarded for M\u0026A and Private Equity","detail":"IFLR 1000, 2023-2025"},{"title":"Empfohlen unter Deutschland's Besten Anwälten für Private Equity","detail":"Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers, 2023-2025"},{"title":"Empfohlen unter Deutschland's Besten Anwälten für Gesellschaftsrecht","detail":"Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers, 2023-2025"},{"title":"Empfohlen unter Deutschland's Besten Anwälten für Fusionen und Übernahmen ","detail":"Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers, 2023-2025"},{"title":"Empfohlen für Private Equity: Mid-Cap Transaktionen","detail":"JUVE, 2021/22"}]},"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Memminger is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Frankfurt office and heads its M\u0026amp;A/Private Equity practice in Germany. Peter focuses on (public) M\u0026amp;A, corporate, and litigation work on behalf of private equity funds, family offices and large corporates. He helps clients with a broad range of domestic and global transactions including M\u0026amp;A, energy transactions, restructuring, insolvency and ESG matters and represents them in related corporate litigation. Peter also advises on corporate governance and directors' and officers' liability issues.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 25 years of experience, Peter represents private equity funds, family offices and leading corporates across various industries in their domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and complex restructuring and insolvency matters. He has handled more than 400 transactions with an aggregate deal value of more than EUR 30 billion. Peter also has extensive experience with representing clients in litigation matters arising out of his corporate work and, on behalf of clients, has handled some of the largest corporate disputes in Germany to date. Clients appraise him for his unique combination of strong legal skills and strategic thinking with a deep economic understanding of the value drivers of transactions and negotiations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than a decade, Peter has been ranked among the leading M\u0026amp;A and Private Equity lawyers by leading guides such as\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;IFLR, Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and others. He regularly speaks on M\u0026amp;A topics and lectures on international law and M\u0026amp;A at\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eHochschule Fresenius\u003c/em\u003e. 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Roland Berger on various acquisitions and disposals{{ FIELD }}Alexander Rittweger on the sale of Loyalty Partner and various investments in start-ups in Germany and abroad{{ FIELD }}Vitruvian Partners on the acquisition and sale of the Linimed/Fazmed Group{{ FIELD }}Various other (international) funds, family offices and companies such as Apax, Advent, Carlyle or Tennebaum Capital Partners on various transactions and matters{{ FIELD }}Peter Memminger is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Frankfurt office and heads its M\u0026amp;A/Private Equity practice in Germany. Peter focuses on (public) M\u0026amp;A, corporate, and litigation work on behalf of private equity funds, family offices and large corporates. He helps clients with a broad range of domestic and global transactions including M\u0026amp;A, energy transactions, restructuring, insolvency and ESG matters and represents them in related corporate litigation. Peter also advises on corporate governance and directors' and officers' liability issues.\nWith more than 25 years of experience, Peter represents private equity funds, family offices and leading corporates across various industries in their domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and complex restructuring and insolvency matters. He has handled more than 400 transactions with an aggregate deal value of more than EUR 30 billion. Peter also has extensive experience with representing clients in litigation matters arising out of his corporate work and, on behalf of clients, has handled some of the largest corporate disputes in Germany to date. Clients appraise him for his unique combination of strong legal skills and strategic thinking with a deep economic understanding of the value drivers of transactions and negotiations.\nFor more than a decade, Peter has been ranked among the leading M\u0026amp;A and Private Equity lawyers by leading guides such as Chambers, Legal 500, JUVE, IFLR, Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers and others. He regularly speaks on M\u0026amp;A topics and lectures on international law and M\u0026amp;A at Hochschule Fresenius. Peter is a former Regional Ambassador for INSEAD's International Directors Program (IDP) in Germany and serves as member of various supervisory and advisory boards in Germany and abroad.\nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Peter founded his own boutique firm, Memminger LLP, before combining the practice with a Munich-based litigation boutique to form Bub Memminger \u0026amp; Partner LLP. Prior to establishing his own firm, Peter was a partner at Milbank, where he successfully established and expanded the corporate division, back then one of the youngest equity partners worldwide. Before working as a lawyer, Peter worked as an assistant to the board in the M\u0026amp;A department at JPMorgan Chase \u0026amp; Co. He also was a partner at a German restructuring fund and served on its investment committee from 2017 to 2020. 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Roland Berger on various acquisitions and disposals Alexander Rittweger on the sale of Loyalty Partner and various investments in start-ups in Germany and abroad Vitruvian Partners on the acquisition and sale of the Linimed/Fazmed Group Various other (international) funds, family offices and companies such as Apax, Advent, Carlyle or Tennebaum Capital Partners on various transactions and matters","searchable_name":"Dr. Peter Memminger","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":441657,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":3111,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003eJan K. Schaefer heads King \u0026amp; Spalding's dispute resolution practice in Germany. He represents foreign and German clients in domestic and international arbitration matters, both commercial and investor-state. 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Excellent, empathetic arbitrator.\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting"},{"title":"\"Dr. Jan Schäfer is an excellent chairman in arbitration hearings.\" ","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting"},{"title":"\"Competent interlocutor\"","detail":"JUVE, 2021/22, Quoting client"},{"title":"\"He takes a sharp yet balanced approach in dealing with parties in arbitrations.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2020"},{"title":"\"Great Arbitrator\"","detail":"JUVE, 2020/21, Quoting competitors"},{"title":"\"Highly Recommended” in Leaders League’s Best Arbitrators in 2019-2020 Germany List","detail":"Leaders League"},{"title":"\"Top-notch counsel\" and a \"go-to arbitrator.\"","detail":"Who's Who Legal Germany, 2020, Quoting peers"},{"title":"\"Approachable and very prompt\" ","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2019, Quoting clients"},{"title":"\"Highly structured referee with a wealth of experience\"","detail":"JUVE, 2024/2025, Quoting competitors"},{"title":"\"Persuasive logical argumentation\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting clients"},{"title":"\"One of the leading arbitrators\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting competitors"},{"title":"\"Fast, precise, professional“ ","detail":"JUVE, 2018/2019, Quoting competitors"},{"title":"\"[He] is commercial but also has an in-depth knowledge of the law.\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017"},{"title":"\"One of the strongest practitioners in Germany.\"","detail":"International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration, 2015"},{"title":"\"Expansive advocacy skills\" and \"good commercial understanding.”","detail":"Who's Who Legal Germany, 2014, Quoting peers"},{"title":"\"He does not look to escalate situations, but to help us save on legal fees.\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2014"},{"title":"\"Clients appreciate [him] for his efficiency and pragmatic approach.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2014"},{"title":"\"[He] is calm, convincing and firm.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2013"},{"title":"\"A great orator who can convince other people.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2012"},{"title":"45 Under 45","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2011"},{"title":"Gillis Wetter Prize - London Court of International Arbitration, 2001","detail":"London Court of International Arbitration, 2001"}],"linked_in_url":null,"seodescription":null,"primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"de":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer ist Partner im Frankfurter B\u0026uuml;ro von King \u0026amp; Spalding und leitet die deutsche Konfliktl\u0026ouml;sungspraxis der Kanzlei. Er vertritt ausl\u0026auml;ndische und deutsche Mandanten in deutschen und grenz\u0026uuml;berschreitenden Post-M\u0026amp;A-, Joint-Venture-, Vertriebs-, Verkaufs- und Lizenzangelegenheiten sowie in Streitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit Auslandsinvestitionen, mit Anlagenbau und im Energiebereich. Er tritt vor deutschen Gerichten in erster und zweiter Instanz auf, u.a. bei der Beweisaufnahme f\u0026uuml;r ausl\u0026auml;ndische Verfahren, im einstweiligen Rechtsschutz und bei Vollstreckungsantr\u0026auml;gen und ist ein gefragter internationaler Schiedsrichter.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer vertritt Mandanten als Berater und Anwalt in komplexen und anspruchsvollen Schiedsverfahren, die nach verschiedenen Schiedsgerichtsordnungen durchgef\u0026uuml;hrt werden, darunter die der ICC, der DIS (Deutsche Institution f\u0026uuml;r Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit), der SCC (Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce) und der ICSID an verschiedenen Gerichtsstandorten. Er hat auch Erfahrung in Ad-hoc-Verfahren nach der UNCITRAL-Schiedsgerichtsordnung.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEr ber\u0026auml;t seine Mandanten regelm\u0026auml;\u0026szlig;ig in Fragen der Compliance und Korruptionspr\u0026auml;vention. In mehreren Post-M\u0026amp;A F\u0026auml;llen hat er zur Strategieabstimmung eng mit Strafverteidigern zusammengearbeitet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer war als Vorsitzender, parteibenannter Schiedsrichter, Einzelschiedsrichter oder Eilschiedsrichter in mehr als 70 Schiedsverfahren unter diversen Schiedsordnungen, einschlie\u0026szlig;lich Ad-hoc-Verfahren, t\u0026auml;tig. Er ber\u0026auml;t seine Mandanten auch bei der effektiven und effizienten Beilegung von Streitigkeiten in fr\u0026uuml;hen Verhandlungsphasen, einschlie\u0026szlig;lich des Einsatzes alternativer Streitbeilegungsverfahren.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer wurde von \u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChambers Europe\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e und anderen f\u0026uuml;hrenden Publikationen als f\u0026uuml;hrender Anwalt im Bereich Konfliktl\u0026ouml;sung und Arbitration anerkannt. Er wurde von \u003cem\u003eHandelsblatt \u003c/em\u003eund \u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers\u003c/em\u003e 2021/22 zum Anwalt des Jahres f\u0026uuml;r Schiedsverfahren augezeichnet. \u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e und \u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e f\u0026uuml;hren Jan K Sch\u0026auml;fer seit vielen Jahren als \"F\u0026uuml;hrenden Namen\" f\u0026uuml;r Schiedsgerichtbarkeit. \u003cem\u003eWirtschaftsWoche\u003c/em\u003e hat Jan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer zum Top Anwalt f\u0026uuml;r Arbitration 2023 ausgezeichnet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEr ist Vorstandsmitglied der DIS, der SCC und der Dutch Arbitration Association und Mitglied der ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. Er spricht Englisch, Deutsch, Niederl\u0026auml;ndisch und etwas Franz\u0026ouml;sisch.\u003c/p\u003e","recognitions":[{"title":"Top Anwalt für Arbitration 2023","detail":"WirtschaftsWoche"},{"title":"\"Most In-Demand Arbitrator\" und \"Arbitration Counsel\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017-2025"},{"title":"\"Führender Name\" im Bereich Streitbeilegung: Arbitration (einschließlich internationaler Arbitration)","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019-2025"},{"title":"\"Führender Name\": Konfliktlösung: Parteivertreter in Schiedsverfahren und Schiedsrichter","detail":"JUVE Handuch Wirtschaftskanzleien, 2007-2024/25"},{"title":"Anwalt des Jahres für Schiedsverfahren","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2021/24"},{"title":"Anwalt des Jahres für Internationale Schiedsverfahren","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2020/21"},{"title":"Geführt unter Deutschland's Besten Anwälten für Schiedsverfahren und Konfliktlösung","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2017-2025"},{"title":"„Jan Schaefer conveys the gravitas of an arbitrator really well.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"„He is very intelligent in how he proceeds with issues and also has a friendly disposition.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"„He [...] has long experience and knows how to deal with situations and has international experience.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"„He is a very insightful strategic adviser with really good [...] instincts for the best way to manage the dispute.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"Foreign Expert for Netherlands","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018-2025"},{"title":"„internat. erfahrener Schiedsrichter, sehr gute Verhandlungsführung“","detail":"JUVE 2022/23, Mandant"},{"title":"„Jan Schäfer: Sehr erfahren, vor allem im Bereich Investitionsstreitigkeiten und energierechtlichen Streitigkeiten.\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Mandant"},{"title":"„Jan Schäfer ist ein herausragender, sehr erfahrener Anwalt in internationalen Schiedsverfahren. Persönlich sehr angenehm im Umgang. Exzellenter, einfühlsamer Schiedsrichter.\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Mandant"},{"title":"45 Under 45","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2011"},{"title":"Gillis Wetter Prize","detail":"London Court of International Arbitration, 2001"},{"title":"Thought Leader bei Arbitration und Commercial Litigation","detail":"Lexology Index (ehem. Who's Who Legal) 2025"}]},"en":{"bio":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003eJan K. Schaefer heads King \u0026amp; Spalding's dispute resolution practice in Germany. He represents foreign and German clients in domestic and international arbitration matters, both commercial and investor-state. He appears before German courts in first- and second-instance matters, including for the taking of evidence for foreign proceedings, interim relief and enforcement applications, and is in high demand as international arbitrator.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith substantial trial and arbitration experience, Jan represents clients in post\u0026ndash;merger and acquisition, joint venture, distribution, sales and license matters, as well as in foreign investment, construction and energy-related disputes, both within Germany and across international borders.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan represents clients as counsel and advocate in complex and high-value domestic and international arbitration proceedings conducted under various arbitration rules, including those of the ICC, DIS (German Institute of Arbitration), SCC (Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce), and ICSID in multiple venues. He also has experience in ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan regularly advises clients on compliance and corruption issues. In several post-M\u0026amp;A matters, he has closely cooperated with criminal defense counsel to align strategies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan has served as chairman, party-appointed, sole or emergency arbitrator in some 70 arbitrations under a variety of rules, including ad hoc proceedings. He also advises clients on effective, efficient resolution of disputes at early stages, including the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan has been recognized as leader in his field by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Europe\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJUVE\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eand other leading legal guides. He was named\u0026nbsp;Lawyer of the Year\u0026nbsp;for Arbitration\u0026nbsp;by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eHandelsblatt\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers\u0026nbsp;2021/22\u003c/em\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;have been naming\u0026nbsp;Jan a \"Leading Name\" for Arbitration for many years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan is a board member of the DIS, the SCC and the Dutch Arbitration Association and a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. He is a member of the Litigation Committee\u0026nbsp;of the German Federal Bar Association (BRAK). He speaks English, German, Dutch and some French.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ejet broker\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute with a major European charter airline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Korean industrial company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration against Egyptian and Kuwaiti respondents, Paris seat, Egyptian law, English language, multimillion contract termination claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean Eastern European renewable energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, delivery claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. renewable energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, multimillion price-review dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea German insurance company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ad hoc arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, German language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute re call-option.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Dutch construction company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in DIS arbitration proceedings, D\u0026uuml;sseldorf seat, German law, English language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about a net-equity warranty and tort claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea German automotive company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC arbitration proceedings, Paris seat, Egyptian law, multimillion distributorship dispute re commission payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Swiss Rules arbitration proceedings, Zurich seat, Swiss law, patent-related dispute re ownership dispute workaround technology under consultancy agreement, co-counsel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Middle Eastern gas company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multimillion price re-opener dispute, preparation of request for arbitration in ICC arbitration proceedings, Geneva seat, New York law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S agricultural company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC arbitration proceedings, Frankfurt-seated, Swiss law, dispute re violation of manufacturing agreement for noncompliance with FDA requirements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003evarious German investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICSID cases against Spain (\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eMathias Kruck and others v. Kingdom of Spain,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23 and KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman and other investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICSID case against Italy (\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eESPF Beteiligungs GmbH et al. v. The Italian Republic\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(ICSID Case No. ARB/16/5).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea German utility company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in investment disputes with several Eastern European states about ownership unbundling, case assessment, representing in amicable settlement discussions under the Energy Charter Treaty and the pertinent German bilateral investment treaties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean Eastern European company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in malpractice proceedings against a law firm relating to an arbitration before the district court of Munich.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a German real estate fund in a dispute with a German bank regarding the liquidation of an open-ended fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Hague Convention proceedings before German courts for the taking of witness evidence for U.S. court proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on enforcement in Germany against assets of a Latin American state arising under a commercial arbitration award.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Dutch construction company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in litigation proceedings before the district court in D\u0026uuml;sseldorf, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea managing director\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in litigation proceedings before the district court in Cologne, third-party notice in post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about director\u0026rsquo;s liability.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean international bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in recognition and enforcement proceedings of a Luxembourg judgment in Germany under the Brussels Regulation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Canadian technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Canadian technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Canadian technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSCC arbitration\u003c/strong\u003e, Stockholm seat, Swedish law, dispute relating to the telecommunications industry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003emulti-party ICC arbitration\u003c/strong\u003e, Vienna seat, Polish law, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, German language, Leipzig seat, dispute relating to shareholder information request under corporate law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, German language, Dortmund seat, dispute relating to wind energy project and insurance claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a multiparty DIS 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Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23 and KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25).{{ FIELD }}Representing German and other investors in an ICSID case against Italy (ESPF Beteiligungs GmbH et al. v. The Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/16/5).{{ FIELD }}Advising a German utility company in investment disputes with several Eastern European states about ownership unbundling, case assessment, representing in amicable settlement discussions under the Energy Charter Treaty and the pertinent German bilateral investment treaties.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Eastern European company in malpractice proceedings against a law firm relating to an arbitration before the district court of Munich.{{ FIELD }}Representing a German real estate fund in a dispute with a German bank regarding the liquidation of an open-ended fund.{{ FIELD }}Representing a U.S. technology company in Hague Convention proceedings before German courts for the taking of witness evidence for U.S. court proceedings.{{ FIELD }}Advising a U.S. energy company on enforcement in Germany against assets of a Latin American state arising under a commercial arbitration award.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Dutch construction company in litigation proceedings before the district court in Düsseldorf, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Representing a managing director in litigation proceedings before the district court in Cologne, third-party notice in post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about director’s liability.{{ FIELD }}Representing an international bank in recognition and enforcement proceedings of a Luxembourg judgment in Germany under the Brussels Regulation.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a SCC arbitration, Stockholm seat, Swedish law, dispute relating to the telecommunications industry.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a multi-party ICC arbitration, Vienna seat, Polish law, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Leipzig seat, dispute relating to shareholder information request under corporate law.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Dortmund seat, dispute relating to wind energy project and insurance claims.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, Polish and German parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Party-appointed arbitrator in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Düsseldorf seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Party-appointed arbitrator in a multi-party NAI arbitration, Dutch parties, Dutch law, English language, Amsterdam seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the European Development Funds, Dutch and Dutch Antilles parties, Dutch Antilles law, English language, Curacao seat, dispute about sewage plant.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in an ICC arbitration, Russian and German parties, Swedish law, English language, Stockholm seat, dispute about machine sale.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German and Luxembourg parties, German law, German language, Frankfurt seat, gas price dispute under take-or-pay contract.{{ FIELD }}Sole Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, German and Australian parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, industrial plant dispute in food industry.{{ FIELD }}Jan K. Schaefer heads King \u0026amp; Spalding's dispute resolution practice in Germany. He represents foreign and German clients in domestic and international arbitration matters, both commercial and investor-state. He appears before German courts in first- and second-instance matters, including for the taking of evidence for foreign proceedings, interim relief and enforcement applications, and is in high demand as international arbitrator. \nWith substantial trial and arbitration experience, Jan represents clients in post–merger and acquisition, joint venture, distribution, sales and license matters, as well as in foreign investment, construction and energy-related disputes, both within Germany and across international borders.\nJan represents clients as counsel and advocate in complex and high-value domestic and international arbitration proceedings conducted under various arbitration rules, including those of the ICC, DIS (German Institute of Arbitration), SCC (Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce), and ICSID in multiple venues. He also has experience in ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules.\nJan regularly advises clients on compliance and corruption issues. In several post-M\u0026amp;A matters, he has closely cooperated with criminal defense counsel to align strategies.\nJan has served as chairman, party-appointed, sole or emergency arbitrator in some 70 arbitrations under a variety of rules, including ad hoc proceedings. He also advises clients on effective, efficient resolution of disputes at early stages, including the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques.\nJan has been recognized as leader in his field by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal 500, JUVE and other leading legal guides. He was named Lawyer of the Year for Arbitration by Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers 2021/22. JUVE and Legal 500 have been naming Jan a \"Leading Name\" for Arbitration for many years.\nJan is a board member of the DIS, the SCC and the Dutch Arbitration Association and a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. He is a member of the Litigation Committee of the German Federal Bar Association (BRAK). He speaks English, German, Dutch and some French.\n  Partner Thought Leader for Arbitration and Commercial Litigation  Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal) 2025 Recognized as \"Leading Individual\" for Dispute Resolution Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019-2025 Arbitration: Leading Names in the Market JUVE Handbook/German Commercial Law Firms, 2007-2024/25 Recognized as \"Most In-Demand Arbitrator\" and \"Arbitration Counsel\" Chambers Global, 2017-2025 Lawyer of the Year for Arbitration Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2021,2024 Lawyer of the Year for International Arbitration Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2020/21 Recognized one of Germany's Best International Arbitration Lawyers Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2017-2025 Foreign Expert for Netherlands  Chambers Global, 2018-2025 \"He is very intelligent in how he proceeds with issues and also has a friendly disposition.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"He is a very insightful strategic adviser with really good [...] instincts for the best way to manage the dispute.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"Jan Schaefer conveys the gravitas of an arbitrator really well.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"International experienced arbitrator, very good proceedings management\" JUVE, 2022/23, Quoting \"He [...] has long experience and knows how to deal with situations and has international experience.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"Fun to work with, very solutions-oriented, keeps his focus and does not get distracted.\" Chambers Europe, 2022, Quoting \"Jan Schäfer is a top arbitrator.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting \"Very experienced, especially in investment disputes and energy disputes.\" Legal 500 Deutschland, Quoting \"Personally very pleasant to deal with. Excellent, empathetic arbitrator.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting \"Dr. Jan Schäfer is an excellent chairman in arbitration hearings.\"  Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting \"Competent interlocutor\" JUVE, 2021/22, Quoting client \"He takes a sharp yet balanced approach in dealing with parties in arbitrations.\" Chambers Europe, 2020 \"Great Arbitrator\" JUVE, 2020/21, Quoting competitors \"Highly Recommended” in Leaders League’s Best Arbitrators in 2019-2020 Germany List Leaders League \"Top-notch counsel\" and a \"go-to arbitrator.\" Who's Who Legal Germany, 2020, Quoting peers \"Approachable and very prompt\"  Chambers Europe, 2019, Quoting clients \"Highly structured referee with a wealth of experience\" JUVE, 2024/2025, Quoting competitors \"Persuasive logical argumentation\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting clients \"One of the leading arbitrators\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting competitors \"Fast, precise, professional“  JUVE, 2018/2019, Quoting competitors \"[He] is commercial but also has an in-depth knowledge of the law.\" Chambers Global, 2017 \"One of the strongest practitioners in Germany.\" International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration, 2015 \"Expansive advocacy skills\" and \"good commercial understanding.” Who's Who Legal Germany, 2014, Quoting peers \"He does not look to escalate situations, but to help us save on legal fees.\" Chambers Global, 2014 \"Clients appreciate [him] for his efficiency and pragmatic approach.\" Chambers Europe, 2014 \"[He] is calm, convincing and firm.\" Chambers Europe, 2013 \"A great orator who can convince other people.\" Chambers Europe, 2012 45 Under 45 Global Arbitration Review, 2011 Gillis Wetter Prize - London Court of International Arbitration, 2001 London Court of International Arbitration, 2001 Frankfurt Frankfurt Court of Appeals Frankfurt, Germany (#135101) Representing a jet broker in a dispute with a major European charter airline. Representing a Korean industrial company in an ICC arbitration against Egyptian and Kuwaiti respondents, Paris seat, Egyptian law, English language, multimillion contract termination claim. Representing an Eastern European renewable energy company in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, delivery claims. Representing a U.S. renewable energy company in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, multimillion price-review dispute. Representing a German insurance company in ad hoc arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, German language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute re call-option. Representing a Dutch construction company in DIS arbitration proceedings, Düsseldorf seat, German law, English language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about a net-equity warranty and tort claims. Representing a German automotive company in ICC arbitration proceedings, Paris seat, Egyptian law, multimillion distributorship dispute re commission payment. Representing a German technology company in Swiss Rules arbitration proceedings, Zurich seat, Swiss law, patent-related dispute re ownership dispute workaround technology under consultancy agreement, co-counsel. Representing a Middle Eastern gas company in a multimillion price re-opener dispute, preparation of request for arbitration in ICC arbitration proceedings, Geneva seat, New York law. Representing a U.S agricultural company in ICC arbitration proceedings, Frankfurt-seated, Swiss law, dispute re violation of manufacturing agreement for noncompliance with FDA requirements. Representing various German investors in ICSID cases against Spain (Mathias Kruck and others v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23 and KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25). Representing German and other investors in an ICSID case against Italy (ESPF Beteiligungs GmbH et al. v. The Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/16/5). Advising a German utility company in investment disputes with several Eastern European states about ownership unbundling, case assessment, representing in amicable settlement discussions under the Energy Charter Treaty and the pertinent German bilateral investment treaties. Representing an Eastern European company in malpractice proceedings against a law firm relating to an arbitration before the district court of Munich. Representing a German real estate fund in a dispute with a German bank regarding the liquidation of an open-ended fund. Representing a U.S. technology company in Hague Convention proceedings before German courts for the taking of witness evidence for U.S. court proceedings. Advising a U.S. energy company on enforcement in Germany against assets of a Latin American state arising under a commercial arbitration award. Representing a Dutch construction company in litigation proceedings before the district court in Düsseldorf, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Representing a managing director in litigation proceedings before the district court in Cologne, third-party notice in post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about director’s liability. Representing an international bank in recognition and enforcement proceedings of a Luxembourg judgment in Germany under the Brussels Regulation. Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine. Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine. Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine. Chairman in a SCC arbitration, Stockholm seat, Swedish law, dispute relating to the telecommunications industry. Chairman in a multi-party ICC arbitration, Vienna seat, Polish law, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Leipzig seat, dispute relating to shareholder information request under corporate law. Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Dortmund seat, dispute relating to wind energy project and insurance claims. Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, Polish and German parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Party-appointed arbitrator in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Düsseldorf seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Party-appointed arbitrator in a multi-party NAI arbitration, Dutch parties, Dutch law, English language, Amsterdam seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Chairman in an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the European Development Funds, Dutch and Dutch Antilles parties, Dutch Antilles law, English language, Curacao seat, dispute about sewage plant. Chairman in an ICC arbitration, Russian and German parties, Swedish law, English language, Stockholm seat, dispute about machine sale. Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German and Luxembourg parties, German law, German language, Frankfurt seat, gas price dispute under take-or-pay contract. Sole Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, German and Australian parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, industrial plant dispute in food industry.","searchable_name":"Jan K. 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Spalding's Frankfurt office and leads the firm's German tax practice. With more than 25 years of experience, his practice focuses on transactions, including financing structures and fund structuring for the real estate, energy and infrastructure, financial services, and other industries. He advises closed-end and open-end German and international investment and private equity funds, high-net-worth individuals and family offices on domestic and cross-border tax matters and tax optimization. Axel also represents clients in proceedings before German tax authorities and courts. \nAxel has extensive experience representing financial institutions, investment funds, including family offices and companies in the renewables/hydrogen industry with their particularities with respect to both tax and non-tax issues and requirement in Germany and the European Union and serves as a strategic advisor to non-EU companies with business interest in the region.\nWith more than 25 years of experience as lawyer and tax advisor as well as tax officer with the German tax authorities, Axel not only has extensive experience in legal counselling, but also has in-depth knowledge of the internal processes of tax administration and issues related to the practical implementation of tax compliance structures.\nAxel has been recognized by JUVE Tax, International Tax Review, Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers among Germany's best tax lawyers.\nAxel has been a member of the advisory board at the Academy of the Real Estate Industry (ADI) for many years, where he also regularly lectures on real estate tax law. 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Alexandra Weis verf\u0026uuml;gt \u0026uuml;ber mehr als 23 Jahre Berufserfahrung und ist spezialisiert auf die Beratung im Aufsichtsrecht \u0026uuml;berwiegend von Immobilienfonds einschlie\u0026szlig;lich Fondsstrukturierungen sowie derer deutschen und internationalen Immobilientransaktionen. Ihre T\u0026auml;tigkeit umfasst auch Steuerstrukturierungen, Gesellschaftsrecht und Finanzierungen. [[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Weis vertritt die \u0026uuml;berwiegende Mehrheit der deutschen Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaften (KVG) mit ihren offenen und geschlossenen Immobilienfonds sowie internationale Investmentfondsmanager, deutsche und internationale Asset Manager, deutsche und internationale institutionelle Immobilieninvestoren und Verwahrstellen bei deren rechtlichen und regulatorischen Fragestellungen und Strukturierungen sowie bei deren weltweiten Akquisitionen, Finanzierungen und Verk\u0026auml;ufen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVor ihrem Wechsel zu King \u0026amp; Spalding war Frau Weis \u0026uuml;ber drei Jahre als Rechtsberaterin bei der PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH t\u0026auml;tig, ehemals Oppenheim Immobilien-Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH. In den ersten f\u0026uuml;nf Jahren ihrer juristischen Laufbahn war Alexandra Weis als Rechtsanw\u0026auml;ltin im Steuer- und Aufsichtsrecht f\u0026uuml;r ausl\u0026auml;ndische und deutsche offene Investmentfonds innerhalb der Financial Services Group bei PricewaterhouseCoopers in Frankfurt t\u0026auml;tig.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegal 500 Deutschland \u003c/em\u003e2023\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003ehat Alexandra Weis das zweite Jahr in Folge als \"Name der n\u0026auml;chsten Generation\" f\u0026uuml;r Investmentfonds ausgezeichnet.\u003cem\u003e Legal 500 Deutschland\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;empfiehlt Alexandra Weis regelm\u0026auml;\u0026szlig;ig als eine der f\u0026uuml;hrenden Anw\u0026auml;ltinnen im Bereich Immobilien und Investmentfonds. Chambers Europe empfiehlt Alexandra Weis als Anw\u0026auml;ltin f\u0026uuml;r Investment Funds.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eBeratung\u0026nbsp;der \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026uuml;berwiegenden Mehrheit der deutschen Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaften (KVG)\u003c/strong\u003e mit ihren offenen und geschlossenen Immobilienfonds sowie internationale Investmentfondsmanager, deutsche und internationale Asset Manager, deutsche und internationale institutionelle Immobilieninvestoren und Verwahrstellen bei deren rechtlichen und regulatorischen Fragestellungen und Strukturierungen sowie bei deren weltweiten Akquisitionen, Finanzierungen und Verk\u0026auml;ufen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung einer\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003evoll lizenzierten AIF-Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;bei der Auflegung ihres ersten offenen Publikumsfonds mit f\u0026uuml;nf verschiedenen Anteilsklassen f\u0026uuml;r Immobilieninvestitionen in Deutschland bei der Erstellung der gesamten Fondsdokumentation sowie dem Genehmigungs- und Vertriebserlaubnisverfahren bei der Bundesanstalt f\u0026uuml;r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin); der Fonds soll als eines der ersten Finanzprodukte auf dem deutschen Markt als ESG-Strategieprodukt gem\u0026auml;\u0026szlig; Art. 8 Abs. 1 der Offenlegungsverordnung qualifizieren\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"Empfohlene Anwältin für Investment Funds ","detail":"Chambers Europe/Germany, 2023-2025"},{"title":"Partner der Nächsten Generation","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2022 - 2025"},{"title":"Empfohlen für den Bereich Investmentfonds","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2020-2025"},{"title":"Empfohlen für den Bereich Immobilienrecht","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2021-2023"},{"title":"\"Bereit auch einmal ungewöhnliche Lösung zu suchen und belastbar umzusetzen.\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Mandanten"},{"title":"\"Schon sehr lange in der Branche tätig mit einem breiten Erfahrungsschatz\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Mandanten"},{"title":"\"Investment- und Aufsichtsrechtsexpertin\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2020"},{"title":"Empfohlen unter Deutschlands Besten Anwälten für Immobilienwirtschaftsrecht","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2024-2025 "},{"title":"\"Sehr strukturiert, nimmermüde bis zur Lösung der Thematik, dabei immer sehr fachkundig und freundlich.\" ","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2025, Mandanten"}]},"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Weis is a partner in the Real Estate \u0026amp; Funds\u0026nbsp;practice group at King \u0026amp; Spalding. With 25\u0026nbsp;years of experience, Alexandra Weis\u0026rsquo; practice focuses on German investment and regulatory law, fund structuring, and international and German real estate transactions. Her practice also involves tax structuring, corporate and financing work.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Weis represents the vast majority of German investment fund management companies focused on real assets including open-end and closed-end real estate investment funds as well as international investment fund managers (AIFM), German and international asset managers, German and international institutional real estate investors and custodians in their legal and regulatory structuring and in all aspects of their worldwide acquisitions, financings and sales.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Alexandra Weis was legal counsel at PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH,\u0026nbsp;formerly Oppenheim Immobilien-Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH, then the largest and market-leading German institutional real estate investment management company, for more than three years. Her work focused on all real estate investment fund related regulatory, tax, real estate, corporate and financing aspects including real estate transactions worldwide as well as the handling of the legal relationship between the company and its fund investors and the supervisory authorities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first five years of her legal career, Alexandra Weis practiced tax and regulatory law relating to foreign and German open-end investment funds within the Financial Services Group at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Frankfurt, Germany, advising primarily German and international investment fund management companies. During her time at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Alexandra Weis joined for four months the Tax Department within the European Tax Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York focusing on International Tax Services.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Weis frequently speaks to industry groups on regulatory, fund and real estate law as well as on transaction matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegal 500 Deutschland\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;2022, 2023 and 2024\u0026nbsp;named Alexandra Weis a \"Next Generation Partner\" for Investment Funds.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500 Deutschland \u003c/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eChambers\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;recognize\u0026nbsp;Alexandra Weis among Germany's leading lawyers for Investment Funds.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eAdvised a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003efully licensed AIF capital management company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the launch of its first open-ended mutual fund with five different share classes for real estate investments in Germany, in connection with the preparation of the entire fund documentation as well as the approval and distribution permit procedure with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin); 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the fund is intended to qualify as one of the first financial products on the German market as an ESG strategy product according to Art. 8 (1) of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.{{ FIELD }}Representing the vast majority of German investment fund management companies focused on real assets including open-end and closed-end real estate investment funds as well as international investment fund managers (AIFM), German and international asset managers, German and international institutional real estate investors and custodians in their legal and regulatory structuring and in all aspects of their worldwide acquisitions, financings and sales.{{ FIELD }}Alexandra Weis is a partner in the Real Estate \u0026amp; Funds practice group at King \u0026amp; Spalding. With 25 years of experience, Alexandra Weis’ practice focuses on German investment and regulatory law, fund structuring, and international and German real estate transactions. Her practice also involves tax structuring, corporate and financing work. \nAlexandra Weis represents the vast majority of German investment fund management companies focused on real assets including open-end and closed-end real estate investment funds as well as international investment fund managers (AIFM), German and international asset managers, German and international institutional real estate investors and custodians in their legal and regulatory structuring and in all aspects of their worldwide acquisitions, financings and sales.\nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Alexandra Weis was legal counsel at PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, formerly Oppenheim Immobilien-Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH, then the largest and market-leading German institutional real estate investment management company, for more than three years. Her work focused on all real estate investment fund related regulatory, tax, real estate, corporate and financing aspects including real estate transactions worldwide as well as the handling of the legal relationship between the company and its fund investors and the supervisory authorities.\nThe first five years of her legal career, Alexandra Weis practiced tax and regulatory law relating to foreign and German open-end investment funds within the Financial Services Group at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Frankfurt, Germany, advising primarily German and international investment fund management companies. During her time at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Alexandra Weis joined for four months the Tax Department within the European Tax Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York focusing on International Tax Services.\nAlexandra Weis frequently speaks to industry groups on regulatory, fund and real estate law as well as on transaction matters.\nLegal 500 Deutschland 2022, 2023 and 2024 named Alexandra Weis a \"Next Generation Partner\" for Investment Funds. Legal 500 Deutschland and Chambers recognize Alexandra Weis among Germany's leading lawyers for Investment Funds. Partner Recognized one of Germany’s Best Real Estate Lawyers  Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2024-2025 “Highly organised, works tirelessly to resolve any issue, always remaining very knowledgeable and friendly.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2025, Quoting Clients Recommended Lawyer for Investment Funds Legal 500 Deutschland, 2020-2025 Next Generation Partner Legal 500 Deutschland, 2022 – 2025 Recommended Lawyer for Investment Funds Chambers Europe/Germany, 2023-2025 Recommended Lawyer for Real Estate Legal 500 Deutschland, 2021-2023 \"Working in the industry for a very long time with a wide range of experience\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting Clients \"Willing to look for unusual solutions and to implement them in a resilient manner.\"  Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting Clients \"Investment and regulatory expert\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2020 Julius Maximilians Universität, Germany  Universidad de Granada, Spain  Advised a fully licensed AIF capital management company on the launch of its first open-ended mutual fund with five different share classes for real estate investments in Germany, in connection with the preparation of the entire fund documentation as well as the approval and distribution permit procedure with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin); the fund is intended to qualify as one of the first financial products on the German market as an ESG strategy product according to Art. 8 (1) of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. Representing the vast majority of German investment fund management companies focused on real assets including open-end and closed-end real estate investment funds as well as international investment fund managers (AIFM), German and international asset managers, German and international institutional real estate investors and custodians in their legal and regulatory structuring and in all aspects of their worldwide acquisitions, financings and sales.","searchable_name":"Alexandra Weis","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":443158,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":3026,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eC\u0026uuml;neyt Andac is a counsel in King \u0026amp; Spalding's Frankfurt office and a member of the firm's Corporate, Finance and Investments practice group. With 11 years of experience, C\u0026uuml;neyt's practice\u0026nbsp;focuses on providing tailored advice to the real estate fund industry. In particular, his practice focuses on the structuring of open-ended and closed-ended real estate investment funds in both the special and public fund sectors, international and German real estate transactions, and regulatory law. In addition to regulatory and real estate law, his practice also includes all aspects of corporate law, financing law and insolvency law issues relating to his clients' activities. 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Spalding und Teil der Praxisgruppe Corporate, Finance \u0026amp; Investments. Mit 11 Jahren Erfahrung konzentriert sich die Praxis von C\u0026uuml;neyt Andac auf die fokussierte Beratung der Immobilienfondsindustrie. Er vertritt AIF-Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaften, internationale Investmentfondsmanager, offene und geschlossene Investmentfonds, internationale und deutsche Verm\u0026ouml;gensverwalter, institutionelle Immobilieninvestoren, Verwahrstellen und Banken mit Schwerpunkt auf die Strukturierung von offenen und geschlossenen Immobilienfonds sowohl im Spezial- als auch im Publikumsfondsbereich, internationale und deutsche Immobilientransaktionen sowie das Aufsichtsrecht. Die Beratungspraxis umfasst dabei neben den aufsichtsrechtlichen und immobilienrechtlichen insbesondere auch alle gesellschaftsrechtlichen, finanzierungsrechtlichen und insolvenzrechtlichen Aspekte der Aktivit\u0026auml;ten seiner Mandanten.\u0026nbsp; Zu einem weiteren aktuellen Beratungsschwerpunkt z\u0026auml;hlen s\u0026auml;mtliche immobilienfondsrelevanten Themen rund um ESG. [[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC\u0026uuml;neyt Andac ber\u0026auml;t \u0026uuml;berwiegend AIF-Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaften, internationale Investmentfondsmanager, offene und geschlossene Immobilienfonds, internationale und deutsche Verm\u0026ouml;gensverwalter, institutionelle Immobilieninvestoren, Verwahrstellen und Banken.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegal 500 Deutschland\u003c/em\u003e 2023 empfiehlt C\u0026uuml;neyt Andac als Anwalt f\u0026uuml;r Investmentfonds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerr Andac absolvierte in 2015 ein Secondment bei der DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Frankfurt am Main, wo er in der Rechtsabteilung vor allem Immobilienfinanzierungen, Restrukturierungen bestehender Engagements und Forderungsausf\u0026auml;lle sowie investmentrechtliche Fragestellungen bearbeitet hat.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eBeratung einer \u003cstrong\u003evoll lizenzierten AIF-Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft\u003c/strong\u003e bei der Auflegung ihres ersten offenen Publikumsfonds mit f\u0026uuml;nf verschiedenen Anteilsklassen f\u0026uuml;r Immobilieninvestitionen in Deutschland bei der Erstellung der gesamten Fondsdokumentation sowie dem Genehmigungs- und Vertriebserlaubnisverfahren bei der Bundesanstalt f\u0026uuml;r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin); der Fonds soll als eines der ersten Finanzprodukte auf dem deutschen Markt als ESG-Strategieprodukt gem\u0026auml;\u0026szlig; Art. 8 Abs. 1 der Offenlegungsverordnung qualifizieren\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaufende Beratung der voll lizenzierten AIF-Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft \u003cstrong\u003eHANNOVER LEASING Investment GmbH\u003c/strong\u003e, insbesondere bei der Auflegung von drei geschlossenen Investmentkommanditgesellschaften und zwei offenen Investmentsfonds jeweils im Spezialfondsbereich f\u0026uuml;r Immobilieninvestitionen in Deutschland; neben der umfassenden Beratung bei der Erstellung der gesamten Fondsdokumentation auch Beratung in allen Vertriebsfragen einschlie\u0026szlig;lich EU-Passporting\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung einer \u003cstrong\u003eregistrierten AIF-Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft\u003c/strong\u003e bei der Auflegung von zwei Private-Equity-Fonds jeweils in der Rechtsform der geschlossenen Investmentkommanditgesellschaft und bei der Gr\u0026uuml;ndung eines Joint Ventures mit einem deutschen Family Office, jeweils als deutsche Investmentvehikel mit Zielvolumina von bis zu EUR 100 Mio. f\u0026uuml;r indirekte Immobilienanlagen in den USA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung der \u003cstrong\u003eAEW\u003c/strong\u003e beim Erwerb der externen Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft Hypoport Invest einschlie\u0026szlig;lich der Durchf\u0026uuml;hrung der regulatorischen Due Diligence und der Abstimmung der Transaktion mit der Bundesanstalt f\u0026uuml;r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung von \u003cstrong\u003eTishman Speyer\u003c/strong\u003e bei der Auflegung eines geschlossenen alternativen Investmentfonds in der Rechtsform einer deutschen Spezial-Investmentkommanditgesellschaft im Zusammenhang mit dem Erwerb des B\u0026uuml;roturms \"B\u0026uuml;rohaus an der Alten Oper\" in Frankfurt einschlie\u0026szlig;lich der Abstimmung der Fondsauflage mit der Bundesanstalt f\u0026uuml;r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung verschiedener \u003cstrong\u003edeutscher Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaften\u003c/strong\u003e (Manager alternativer Investmentfonds) im Zusammenhang mit der Liquidation von offenen Immobilienfonds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung von \u003cstrong\u003eTishman Speyer\u003c/strong\u003e beim Erwerb des Geb\u0026auml;udes Pressehaus am Alexanderplatz in Berlin\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung der \u003cstrong\u003eHannover Leasing\u003c/strong\u003e bei der Ver\u0026auml;u\u0026szlig;erung des Colosseo in Frankfurt a.M.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung von \u003cstrong\u003eAEW Europe\u003c/strong\u003e und \u003cstrong\u003eThor Equities JV\u003c/strong\u003e bei der Auflegung eines geschlossenen alternativen Investmentfonds in der Rechtsform einer deutschen Spezial-Investmentkommanditgesellschaft im Zusammenhang mit dem Erwerb der Immobilie 100 New Oxford Street, London, einschlie\u0026szlig;lich der Abstimmung der Fondsauflegung mit der Bundesanstalt f\u0026uuml;r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung der \u003cstrong\u003ePatrizia Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH \u003c/strong\u003e(ehem.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTRIUVA\u003c/strong\u003e) bei der Ver\u0026auml;u\u0026szlig;erung der Immobilie Frankfurt Central in Frankfurt a.M.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung von \u003cstrong\u003eOrion Capital Managers\u003c/strong\u003e beim Erwerb eines Immobilienportfolios mit 19 Objekten in 12 St\u0026auml;dten in Deutschland (Odin Portfolio) im Wert von EUR 620 Mio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeratung der \u003cstrong\u003eDeka Immobilien\u003c/strong\u003e zu deutschen regulatorischen Fragen im Zusammenhang mit dem Erwerb des Marriott New York East Side durch ein Joint Venture von Deka Immobilien und Ashkenzay Acquisition Corporation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVertretung des \u003cstrong\u003eLead Lender\u003c/strong\u003e im Zusammenhang mit der Akquisitionsfinanzierung in H\u0026ouml;he von EUR 300 Mio. des als Palais Quartier bekannten gemischt genutzten Immobilienportfolios in Frankfurt a.M., bestehend aus dem Einkaufszentrum MyZeil, dem Jumeirah Hotel, dem Nextower, dem Thurn \u0026amp; 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With 11 years of experience, C\u0026uuml;neyt's practice\u0026nbsp;focuses on providing tailored advice to the real estate fund industry. In particular, his practice focuses on the structuring of open-ended and closed-ended real estate investment funds in both the special and public fund sectors, international and German real estate transactions, and regulatory law. In addition to regulatory and real estate law, his practice also includes all aspects of corporate law, financing law and insolvency law issues relating to his clients' activities. Another current focus of C\u0026uuml;neyt's practice includes all real estate fund-related ESG issues.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC\u0026uuml;neyt primarily represents AIF capital investment companies focused on real assets, international real estate investment fund managers, open-ended and closed-ended real estate investment funds, international and German asset managers, institutional real estate investors, custodians and banks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegal 500 Deutschland\u003c/em\u003e recommends C\u0026uuml;neyt as lawyer for Investment Funds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, C\u0026uuml;neyt completed a secondment to DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Frankfurt am Main, where he worked primarily on financings, restructurings and defaults issues relating to real estate transactions with a further focus on investment law issues.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eAdvised a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003efully licensed AIF capital management company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the launch of its first open-ended mutual fund with five different share classes for real estate investments in Germany, in connection with the preparation of the entire fund documentation as well as the approval and distribution permit procedure with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin); 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in addition to providing comprehensive advice on the preparation of all fund documentation, Cueneyt also advised on all distribution issues, including EU passporting{{ FIELD }}Advised a registered AIF capital management company on the launch of two private equity funds in the legal form of closed-ended special investment limited partnerships (Investmentkommanditgesellschaft) and on the establishment of a joint venture with a German family office, each as German investment vehicles with target volumes of up to EUR 100 million for indirect real estate investments in the USA{{ FIELD }}Advised AEW on the acquisition of the external Capital Investment Company Hypoport Invest including regulatory due diligence and coordination of the transaction with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin){{ FIELD }}Advised Tishman Speyer on the setup of a closed-ended alternative investment fund in the legal form of a German special investment limited partnership in connection with the acquisition of the office tower \"Bürohaus an der Alten Oper\" in Frankfurt including the coordination of the fund setup with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin){{ FIELD }}Advised BEOS on the setup of its first closed-ended alternative investment fund in the legal form of a German special investment limited partnership for various institutional investors{{ FIELD }}Advised various German capital investment companies (alternative investment fund managers) in connection with the liquidation of open-ended real estate investment funds{{ FIELD }}Advised Tishman Speyer on the acquisition of the landmark building Pressehaus am Alexanderplatz in Berlin{{ FIELD }}Advised Hannover Leasing on the sale of the mixed-used property Colosseo in Frankfurt{{ FIELD }}Advised AEW Europe and Thor Equities JV on the setup of a closed-ended alternative investment fund in the legal form of a German special investment limited partnership in connection with the acquisition of the property 100 New Oxford Street, London, including the coordination of the fund set-up with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin){{ FIELD }}Advised Patrizia Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH (formerly TRIUVA) on the sale of the property Frankfurt Central in Frankfurt{{ FIELD }}Advised Orion Capital Managers on the acquisition of a commercial real estate portfolio including 19 properties across 12 cities in Germany (Odin Portfolio) valued at EUR 620 million{{ FIELD }}Advised Deka Immobilien on German regulatory issues in connection with the acquisition of the Marriott New York East Side by a joint venture of Deka Immobilien and Ashkenzay Acquisition Corporation{{ FIELD }}Represent the lead lender in connection with the EUR 300 million plus acquisition financing of the mixeduse property portfolio known as Palais Quartier in Frankfurt consisting of the MyZeil shopping center, the Jumeirah Hotel, the Nextower, the Thurn \u0026amp; Taxis Palais and a parking garage{{ FIELD }}Represent the agent and lenders in connection with restructuring of EUR 700 million distressed commercial real estate portfolio (Germany) (Numisma portfolio), including a restructuring opinion and a complex Dutch and offshore ownership structure{{ FIELD }}Advised IVG Institutional Funds GmbH (now operating under the name PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH) on the acquisition of the headquarter of Metro Group located in Düsseldorf{{ FIELD }}Advised Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors GmbH on the acquisition of a commercial property located in Berlin{{ FIELD }}Advised Arsago Real Estate Management GmbH on the acquisition of various residential real estate portfolio{{ FIELD }}Advised Aurec Capital on the acquisition of the property “Bockenheimer Warte” located in Frankfurt{{ FIELD }}Cüneyt Andac is a counsel in King \u0026amp; Spalding's Frankfurt office and a member of the firm's Corporate, Finance and Investments practice group. With 11 years of experience, Cüneyt's practice focuses on providing tailored advice to the real estate fund industry. In particular, his practice focuses on the structuring of open-ended and closed-ended real estate investment funds in both the special and public fund sectors, international and German real estate transactions, and regulatory law. In addition to regulatory and real estate law, his practice also includes all aspects of corporate law, financing law and insolvency law issues relating to his clients' activities. Another current focus of Cüneyt's practice includes all real estate fund-related ESG issues.\nCüneyt primarily represents AIF capital investment companies focused on real assets, international real estate investment fund managers, open-ended and closed-ended real estate investment funds, international and German asset managers, institutional real estate investors, custodians and banks.\nLegal 500 Deutschland recommends Cüneyt as lawyer for Investment Funds.\nIn 2015, Cüneyt completed a secondment to DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Frankfurt am Main, where he worked primarily on financings, restructurings and defaults issues relating to real estate transactions with a further focus on investment law issues. 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in addition to providing comprehensive advice on the preparation of all fund documentation, Cueneyt also advised on all distribution issues, including EU passporting Advised a registered AIF capital management company on the launch of two private equity funds in the legal form of closed-ended special investment limited partnerships (Investmentkommanditgesellschaft) and on the establishment of a joint venture with a German family office, each as German investment vehicles with target volumes of up to EUR 100 million for indirect real estate investments in the USA Advised AEW on the acquisition of the external Capital Investment Company Hypoport Invest including regulatory due diligence and coordination of the transaction with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) Advised Tishman Speyer on the setup of a closed-ended alternative investment fund in the legal form of a German special investment limited partnership in connection with the acquisition of the office tower \"Bürohaus an der Alten Oper\" in Frankfurt including the coordination of the fund setup with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) Advised BEOS on the setup of its first closed-ended alternative investment fund in the legal form of a German special investment limited partnership for various institutional investors Advised various German capital investment companies (alternative investment fund managers) in connection with the liquidation of open-ended real estate investment funds Advised Tishman Speyer on the acquisition of the landmark building Pressehaus am Alexanderplatz in Berlin Advised Hannover Leasing on the sale of the mixed-used property Colosseo in Frankfurt Advised AEW Europe and Thor Equities JV on the setup of a closed-ended alternative investment fund in the legal form of a German special investment limited partnership in connection with the acquisition of the property 100 New Oxford Street, London, including the coordination of the fund set-up with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) Advised Patrizia Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH (formerly TRIUVA) on the sale of the property Frankfurt Central in Frankfurt Advised Orion Capital Managers on the acquisition of a commercial real estate portfolio including 19 properties across 12 cities in Germany (Odin Portfolio) valued at EUR 620 million Advised Deka Immobilien on German regulatory issues in connection with the acquisition of the Marriott New York East Side by a joint venture of Deka Immobilien and Ashkenzay Acquisition Corporation Represent the lead lender in connection with the EUR 300 million plus acquisition financing of the mixeduse property portfolio known as Palais Quartier in Frankfurt consisting of the MyZeil shopping center, the Jumeirah Hotel, the Nextower, the Thurn \u0026amp; 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Moritz begleitet beim Kauf und Verkauf von deutsche und internationalen Einzelimmobilien und Immobilienportfolios und ber\u0026auml;t zu wichtigen Mietvertr\u0026auml;gen und weiteren Themen aus dem Bereich des Immobilien-Asset-Managements. Er hat Erfahrung in Transaktionen mit B\u0026uuml;ro-, Gewerbe-, Wohnimmobilien, Hotels, Logistikimmobilien, Gesundheits- und Life-Science-Immobilien sowie Rechenzentren.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZu den Mandanten von Moritz Heidbuechel z\u0026auml;hlen Private-Equity-Investoren im Immobilien-Bereich, deutsche Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaften mit Fokus auf Real Assets, internationale Investmentfondsmanager (AIFMs), institutionelle Immobilieninvestoren, sowie Staatsfonds und Banken.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoritz Heidbuechel hat mehrere Jahre in China studiert und gearbeitet. Durch diese Erfahrung ber\u0026auml;t er h\u0026auml;ufig bei Immobilien- und M\u0026amp;A-Transaktionen mit Asien-Bezug, insbesondere in den Bereichen Automobil, Chemie und Pharma. Zudem verf\u0026uuml;gt er \u0026uuml;ber Erfahrung in der Beratung bei Immobilientransaktionen und Immobilien-Entwicklungsprojekten im Nahen Osten.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIFLR1000 2025 f\u0026uuml;hrt Moritz Heidbuechel als \u0026bdquo;Notable Practitioner\u0026ldquo; f\u0026uuml;r Real Estate Banking \u0026amp; Finance in Deutschland. 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With over 15 years of experience, Moritz provides legal advice to German and international clients throughout the entire real estate life cycle. \nHis expertise spans complex investment and transaction structures, including asset deals, share deals, joint ventures, and real estate financings and restructurings. Moritz handles domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals of individual properties and property portfolios, and advises on high-value real estate lease agreements and other asset management topics. Transactions Moritz advises on cover office, commercial, residential real estate, hotels, logistics properties, healthcare and life sciences assets, and data centers.\nMoritz's clients include German investment fund management companies focused on real assets, international investment fund managers (AIFMs), asset managers, institutional real estate investors, sovereign wealth funds, and banks.\nHaving studied and worked in China for many years, Moritz brings a unique perspective to real estate and corporate M\u0026amp;A transactions involving Asia, particularly in the automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. He also has experience advising on real estate transactions in the Middle East.\nIFLR1000 2025 lists Moritz as a notable practitioner for Real Estate Baking and Finance in Germany, and the German business magazine WirtschaftsWoche has recognized him as a Top Lawyer for Real Estate 2023.\nMoritz is an active member of the King \u0026amp; Spalding LGBTQ+ affinity group and is fluent in German, English, and Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua).\nBefore joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Moritz was a counsel in the global transactions practice group at another international law firm in Munich and Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He also served as a registered foreign lawyer for a German-headquartered law firm in Beijing, China. Counsel Sehr kritische Denker mit kaufmännischem Geschick.  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Advised an international real estate investor on the acquisition and refinancing of a residential real estate portfolio of more than 3,000 units, located mostly in Western Germany, as well as post-acquisition asset management matters. Advised a German investor on the EUR 174,000,000 refinancing of a residential real estate portfolio in Munich, Germany. Advised an Asian sovereign wealth fund on the sale of the O2 office tower, Munich’s tallest property. Advised P3 Logistic Parks on the acquisition of the German \"Matrix\" retail logistics portfolio, encompassing 33 real estate properties with more than 650,000 m² of space. Advised a Berlin-based real estate developer on its joint ventures with international real estate investors for the development of office and mixed-use real estate properties in Berlin, Germany. Advised Icade on the acquisition of eight German nursing homes comprising a total of approx. 900 beds and approx. 140 apartments and one nursing home in France. Advised an Asian sovereign wealth fund on several joint ventures for the investment into German and European real estate. Advised a listed international real estate investor on the disposal of a portfolio of approx. 30 retail properties located throughout Germany. Advised IVG Immobilien on setting-up and refinancing OFFICEFIRST and subsequently selling OFFICEFIRST to Blackstone in a transaction involving 97 German office properties valued at around EUR 3,300,000,000.","searchable_name":"Moritz Heidbuechel","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":446474,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6894,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eBenjamin K\u0026ouml;pple is a Counsel in the firm\u0026rsquo;s Corporate practice group, based in Frankfurt. 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