In an environment such as the real estate market, which is often described as overheated, you need to be able to count on a cool judgement, based on profound expertise and a passion for overcoming complex challenges. The in-depth knowledge of our specialized Real Estate lawyers are your most valuable asset.

Key service areas

Look to Dentons for comprehensive advice on the following areas:

• Transactions
• Financings
• Project developments
• Joint ventures
• Asset management
• Tax and corporate structuring in the real estate sector

Our clients are institutional and private investors, private equity funds, closed and open property funds, German and foreign investment funds, real estate developers, banks and alternative investors, large tenants, construction companies and building developers, as well as international corporate groups.

Recognition

Chambers Germany 2025: Dentons consolidates its ranking position

February 20, 2025

The inaugural edition of the Chambers Germany guide has recognized 14 Dentons lawyers as leaders in their respective fields. Additionally, Dentons’ teams across Germany received practice and sector rankings in nine areas.

Leaders League 2021 rankings recognize Dentons across Europe

January 26, 2021

Leaders League 2021 rankings have recognized Dentons among the best law firms across Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Russia and Spain. In total, Dentons received ratings in 60 categories, with 67 lawyers highlighted. 

Insights

Episode #9 – Talking to Tom Dalton – Chase perfection and catch excellence, or investment and asset management in Ireland

March 10, 2025

Europe: While ESG is ever evolving, we should not be afraid for the highest standards, even if we know we will only accomplish some of it. In the 9th episode of the series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Tom Dalton, who co-authored the chapters "Investment and ESG" and "Management agreements" of the book “Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts”. 

Episode #8 Talking to Peter Salostowitz: Needless to say, this is about logistics real estate … and a bit more about data

February 17, 2025

Europe: Where is the logistics real estate market heading? “As always, the all-decisive factor is money.” In the 8th episode of the series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Peter Salostowitz, author of “Logistics – ESG – location – infrastructure – adapted buildings,” which is a chapter in Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts. 

Episode #7 Talking to Jan Hellner: Hotel and student accommodation

February 17, 2025

Europe: “Well, I think it must be common sense that ESG is a goal that can only be achieved. ...” In the 7th episode of the series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Jan Hellner, author of the chapters “Hotel” and “Student Accommodation” for the book Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts.” Jan shares his journey into the hospitality industry and discusses key trends in hospitality, and how ESG is impacting development, investment and operations across the sector.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises Nehlsen on acquisition of Karl Meyer AG

March 27, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised the international environmental and waste management service provider Nehlsen Aktiengesellschaft on the acquisition of Karl Meyer AG.

Chambers Germany 2025: Dentons consolidates its ranking position

February 20, 2025

The inaugural edition of the Chambers Germany guide has recognized 14 Dentons lawyers as leaders in their respective fields. Additionally, Dentons’ teams across Germany received practice and sector rankings in nine areas.

Dentons advises Palmira on acquisition of business park near Dusseldorf

January 16, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised Palmira Capital Partners on the acquisition of a business park on Kaiserswerther Strasse in Ratingen near Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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