In 2020, I founded the law firm Reallaw after having worked for several years in a major international law firm in the field of real estate transaction and finance law, as well as in a traditional German law firm in real estate transaction law, where I was many times officially appointed as the notary representative.
These activities allowed me to acquire a high degree of specialization in the field of real estate law, especially in advising property transactions. Acting as the notary representative was of particular value, since I was involved in drafting various property law contracts. Moreover, carrying out official notarizations helped me gain a holistic perspective on the legal and economic aspects of real estate transactions.
My doctoral research in Taiwan and Shanghai on Chinese administrative law and property ownership in Chinese law deepened my understanding of the different legal systems and cultures, especially in the Far East. My research was mainly based on original sources, which also helped me to further develop my written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin) language skills. This provides high added value for investors from the Chinese world.
Finally, I am the legal coach at the state-approved educational institution immocation.de which, in a professional manner, educates real estate investors in all relevant areas, including real estate law. Thanks to this position, I keep constantly in touch with property law.
Services
I provide full-service legal advice in real estate transactions, i.e. for purchasers and sellers of real property:
- Communication with all parties involved (especially seller, broker and property manager) in order to obtain all necessary documents and clarify open questions
- Communication with a notary’s office of the client’s choice (excellent notaries can be recommended upon request) and coordination of notarization appointments
- Profound legal examination of the draft purchase contract (Kaufvertrag) and any associated documents, in particular the declaration of division (Teilungserklärung) and/or lease agreement (Mietvertrag) in the case of rented properties
- Coordination of necessary amendments to the draft contracts with the notary’s office and the other party
- Representation of the Client at the notarization
- Communication with the notary’s office/seller within the framework of the transaction process, especially at handover of the property
- Validation of transfer of ownership
- Review of financing documents and communication with banks
- At any time, in depth communication with Client with detailed explanation of the individual steps of a real estate acquisition under German law – if required, legal advice can also be provided in Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Polish or Spanish
