Real Estate Law

Real estate law is rarely just about contracts — it is about structure, timing, and commercial understanding.

We advise investors, project developers, asset holders, and companies pragmatically and strategically throughout the entire life cycle of a property: from planning and financing to construction, operation, leasing, and disposal.

How can real estate projects be structured in a legally sound and commercially effective way? How can returns be protected throughout the holding period while retaining flexibility in response to legal developments?

How We Support You

• Real estate contracts

• Financing and approvals

• Construction and project development

• Leasing and asset management

• Disposal of real estate

  
  

Key Areas of Advice

Real Estate Contracts

How can contracts relating to land and real estate be structured in a legally sound and practical way?

Clearly structured contracts are the foundation of successful real estate projects. We draft, review, and negotiate agreements in line with your commercial objectives.

• Purchase and sale agreements for land and real estate

• Use, operating, and cooperation agreements

• Contract structuring for project developments

• Support with contract negotiations and closing processes

  
  

Financing and Approvals

How do you secure the legal basis for the financing and approval of your real estate project?

Financing and public law requirements are often decisive for the viability of a project at an early stage. We support you through all key phases.

• Legal advice on real estate financing

• Review and negotiation of financing documentation

• Support in building permit and approval procedures

• Coordination with authorities, project participants, and advisors

  
  

Construction and Project Development

How can construction projects be managed efficiently and with legal risk under control?

Construction and development projects require clear structures and continuous legal support. We advise you from the initial concept through to implementation.

• Legal support for construction and development projects

• Contract drafting with planners, contractors, and project partners

• Advice on changes during the course of the project

• Risk minimisation through forward-looking contract and project structuring

  
  

Leasing and Asset Management

How do you secure stable returns and respond in a legally sound manner to changes during the holding period?

During the holding phase, active contract management is essential. We support you in the ongoing legal management of your real estate portfolio.

• Drafting, review, and amendment of lease agreements

• Monitoring and adjustment of existing contractual structures

• Consideration of current case law and legislative developments

• Protecting returns through legally sound asset management

  
  

Disposal of Real Estate

How can the sale of your property be structured efficiently and in a commercially optimal way?

The exit is a defining moment in a property’s life cycle. We support you with a structured and negotiation-focused approach through to completion.

• Preparation and structuring of real estate sales

• Legal support throughout the sales process

• Contract negotiations with buyers and investors

• Assistance through to closing

  
  

Our Full-Service Approach

Real estate law requires careful coordination across multiple areas: contract law, corporate law, financing, public law, and commercial considerations all interact closely. We take these interfaces into account and coordinate with other advisors where needed to ensure your project is implemented consistently and efficiently.

You benefit from:

• clear communication and advice in accessible language

• pragmatic implementation instead of theoretical complexity

• structured project management with timelines, responsibilities, and milestones

• advice focused on commercial viability, risk minimisation, and sustainability

  
  

Contact

Ralph G. Werner - Partner
+49 89 23 23 73 6-11
ralph.werner@oikon.law