Global law firm Ashurst has appointed Matthias Rüdt von Collenberg as partner in the real estate practice in Frankfurt, further strengthening the firm's European real estate capabilities and advancing its strategic growth in Germany.
Matthias' practice focuses on the full spectrum of real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, asset management, real estate finance and joint ventures. Matthias, who began his career at Ashurst in Frankfurt, advises on complex cross border investments and private equity backed transactions.
Sarah Sivyour, Global Head of Real Estate at Ashurst, commented: "Matthias is a highly regarded practitioner and we're delighted to welcome him to our team. His arrival significantly enhances our European bench, particularly for international capital investing across continental Europe. As we advance our growth strategy, Matthias's expertise will add great momentum to our global team."
"We are excited to welcome Matthias to the team", said Anne Grewlich, co-managing partner of Ashurst Germany. "Germany plays a central role in Ashurst's international real estate business and is often the first point of entry for global capital into continental Europe. Matthias' extensive experience in advising both private equity investors and institutional clients on complex cross-border transactions aligns perfectly with our strategic priorities. His arrival adds further strength to our capabilities in the German and international real estate sector and underscores our clear growth strategy in Germany."
Matthias Rüdt von Collenberg said: "I am delighted to be returning to Ashurst. Together with the team, I look forward to building on the firm's strong real estate platform and supporting clients in navigating opportunities in the German and international markets."
Matthias' arrival follows the recent appointments of Lee Foxcroft and Todd Wu in London, furthering enhancing Ashurst's expertise in the global real estate market.
