Dr. Matthias Durst

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+49 (30) 25353-777 call
Partner
Berlin

Practice

Matthias has advised for many years on real estate transactions and real estate project developments of all kinds, as well as on the conclusion of rental and lease agreements and joint ventures. He is frequently listed among the top experts in recognized rankings. His clients include many well-known companies, banks and funds. Clients appreciate his negotiating power and knowledge of market standards. He is chairman of the board of the postgraduate Real Estate Law (LL.M.) course in Muenster.

Transactions

POELLATH advises Quantum on the acquisition of “Wasserstadt Mitte” in Berlin
September 2023
see press release
POELLATH advises Ferdinand Piëch Holding on sale of the Calwer Passage in Stuttgart
July 2023
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Sale of an office, retail and residential building in a central location in Stuttgart for a family office with a transaction volume of around EUR 145 million
2023
Acquisition of a residential portfolio in a central Berlin location for an institutional investor with a transaction volume of around EUR 350 million
2023
Sale of a project development site in Munich for a real estate developer and portfolio holder with a transaction volume of around EUR 110 million
2022
Acquisition of a project development site in Hamburg’s HafenCity by way of a share deal with a transaction volume of around EUR 190 million
2022
Sale of a residential portfolio in Berlin for a family office to a housing association (Wohnungsbaugesellschaft) with a transaction volume of around EUR 100 million
2022
Sale of hotel, office and residential buildings in a central Berlin location for a family office with a transaction volume of around EUR 120 million
2021
Sale of residential and retail buildings for an institutional fund in a central Berlin location to an institutional investor with a transaction volume of around EUR 180 million
2021
Acquisition of a residential portfolio by way of forward deals in Berlin, Hamburg and Munich for an institutional investor with a transaction volume of around EUR 560 million
2021
Acquisition of an office and residential portfolio in a central Cologne location for an institutional fund by way of a share deal with a transaction volume of around EUR 160 million
2021
Sale of an office portfolio in Berlin and Düsseldorf for an institutional fund (unit and share deal) with a transaction volume of around EUR 300 million
2021
Acquisition of a residential building project by way of a forward deal for an institutional fund in Hamburg with a transaction volume of around EUR 240 million
2020
Sale of an office portfolio in various cities for an institutional fund to a fund company with a transaction volume of around EUR 440 million
2020
Sale of a residential and commercial portfolio for an open-end real estate fund with a transaction volume of around EUR 300 million
2019
Acquisition of a residential portfolio for an open-end German real estate fund with a transaction volume of around EUR 610 million
2019
Acquisition of a portfolio of centrally located residential properties in Munich from an insurance company for an institutional investor with a transaction volume of around EUR 400 million
2019
Acquisition of a residential property portfolio with 16,000 apartments for an institutional open-end real estate fund by way of a share and asset deal with a transaction volume of around EUR 1.9 billion
2019
Sale of a centrally located office building in Munich for an institutional fund with a transaction volume of around EUR 385 million
2018
Acquisition of a residential portfolio in Berlin by way of a forward deal for an institutional fund with a transaction volume of around EUR 170 million
2018
Acquisition of residential portfolios for an institutional open-end real estate fund with a total transaction volume of around EUR 900 million
2018
Sale of the Mercedes-Benz-Bank building in Stuttgart for an institutional fund to the state of Baden-Württemberg
2017
Acquisition of residential portfolios for an institutional open-end real estate fund with a total transaction volume of around EUR 750 million
2017
Sale of the corporate headquarters of a bank in Stuttgart (sale-and-lease-back) with a total transaction volume of around EUR 100 million
2017
Services
  • Real Estate
    • Real Estate Transactions
    • Project Development
    • Real Estate Asset Management
    • Real Estate Tax Law
    • Real Estate Finance
    • Commercial Leases
    • Real Estate Joint Venture
    • Real Estate Portfolio Transactions
    • Real Estate Funds

CV

  • Joined POELLATH in 2001
  • Head of board of postgraduate LL.M.-Course Real Estate Law Muenster
  • Admitted to bar in 1994
  • Studied law in Freiburg
Languages
German, English
“He is excellent, hands-on and deal-oriented, offering attention to detail. He can also be very tough if required.”
Chambers Europe
“provides us with excellent support, is always responsive, and is an outstanding negotiator”
The Legal 500
“very strong in contract negotiations, knows the market stan­dard and his response and process­ing times are very short”
Who’s Who Legal Real Estate
“excellent attorney [...] with a very good understanding of economics, practical, extensive expertise“
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien
“skilled, good at negotiation and easy to communicate with”
Chambers Europe
“very good negotiator, sets the right priorities”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien
“he is always well-prepared and ready to answer questions without making us wait”
Chambers Europe
“pragmatic transactional lawyer with a eye for the essentials”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien
“analytical, pragmatic and deal-oriented”
Chambers Europe
“He is excellent, hands-on and deal-oriented, offering attention to detail. He can also be very tough if required.”
Chambers Europe
“provides us with excellent support, is always responsive, and is an outstanding negotiator”
The Legal 500
“very strong in contract negotiations, knows the market stan­dard and his response and process­ing times are very short”
Who’s Who Legal Real Estate
“excellent attorney [...] with a very good understanding of economics, practical, extensive expertise“
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien
“skilled, good at negotiation and easy to communicate with”
Chambers Europe
“very good negotiator, sets the right priorities”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien
“he is always well-prepared and ready to answer questions without making us wait”
Chambers Europe
“pragmatic transactional lawyer with a eye for the essentials”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien
“analytical, pragmatic and deal-oriented”
Chambers Europe

Awards

Dr. Matthias Durst
Partner
Attorney-at-Law (Germany)
Berlin
matthias.durst@pplaw.com +49 (30) 25353-777 +49 (30) 25353-999
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Assistant:
Esther Merian, Simone Diehm