Real Estate

Smart solutions for real estate

Are you planning a property transaction? Facing complex contract negotiations? Or in need of legally compliant solutions for construction and rental agreements? When it comes to property law, bespoke contracts, thorough due diligence and well-considered investment strategies are key. However, every property and contract is unique, and that's where we can help.

We provide comprehensive advice on property purchases, building permits, commercial leases and real estate financing. Our experienced team supports you in planning and implementing construction projects and processes, optimising the tax of real estate portfolios, and resolving legal issues relating to sale and leaseback transactions.

Consulting services in detail

Real estate law

Real estate projects

  • Advice on all aspects of land acquisition
  • Support for clients and contractors in concluding architectural, project management and construction contracts
  • Advice on building permit procedures (public commercial law)
    Advice during construction
  • Post-contractual advice, including on final invoicing and warranty issues 
     

Public building law 

  • Advice for construction companies and investors on building permit issues
  • Support in obtaining building permits and in the preliminary planning process
  • Advice on development plans
  • Advice and representation in matters relating to monument protection and renovation law, as well as in questions concerning social preservation ordinances
     

Advice on tenancy law

  • Legal advice on commercial tenancy law
  • Drafting of model tenancy agreements
  • Support for housing associations
  • Advice on leasing agreements

Your contacts

Partner

Attorney at Law

Associated Partner

Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist for Construction and Architectural Law

Associate

Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist for Tenancy and Residential Property Law

Rankings and awards

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2025

ESCHE is recognised by Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers as one of Germany’s leading law firms in construction and real estate law in the Hamburg metropolitan ranking.

JUVE Handbuch 2024/2025

ESCHE is one of the top law firms in Northern Germany.

brand eins 2024

According to brand eins, ESCHE is once again one of Germany's best commercial law firms.