Goodwin strengthens real estate practice with addition of partner Moritz Vettermann in Germany

With extensive experience in corporate and private equity-backed real estate transactions, Moritz Vettermann's expertise aligns seamlessly with Goodwin's premier real estate offerings in Germany and across Europe. Marc Bohne, Chair of Goodwin's Frankfurt office, expressed confidence in Moritz's ability to enhance client outcomes across the real estate life cycle.

Moritz Vettermann's practice focuses on a wide range of national and international real estate transactions, including private equity-related investments, portfolio deals, structuring, and real estate joint ventures.

Since its establishment in 2016, Goodwin's German platform has flourished, boasting over 40 lawyers across Frankfurt and Munich. This growth reflects the firm's commitment to serving European investors, lenders, and innovators in various sectors, including real estate, private equity, technology, and financial services.

In 2023, Goodwin played a pivotal role in several major real estate transactions in Germany, including advising Slate Asset Management on its €1 billion acquisition of the grocery-anchored retail portfolio of x+bricks Group, a deal recognised as the 'Deal of the Year: Europe' at the PERE Global Awards 2023.

Goodwin's Real Estate practice stands out in the industry for its comprehensive approach, covering all aspects of the real estate life cycle. With over 200 real estate lawyers globally, the firm represents clients in diverse capital raising activities and transactions, including equity and debt financings, M&A, and capital deployment.

Renowned for its excellence, Goodwin's Real Estate practice consistently earns top rankings in leading industry publications such as Chambers, Commercial Property Executive, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. The firm serves a substantial portion of the top 100 ranked real estate investment managers, affirming its reputation as a trusted advisor in the real estate sector.