Sebastian Kaufmann advises on complex commercial real estate and other project-based transactions across the U.S., Europe, and globally. He represents both lenders and investors in a wide range of complex debt and equity transactions across all asset classes.

Qualified as a German Rechtsanwalt, English solicitor, and New York attorney, Sebastian has a strong focus on advising German banks and regulated investment funds on corporate, tax and regulatory matters relating to their cross-border activities. He frequently advises on the eligibility of assets as cover for Pfandbriefe and compliance with the German Investment Act (KAGB).

Sebastian is recommended by Chambers Germany, Chambers Global, and Legal 500 Deutschland, and frequently speaks and publishes on real estate and real estate finance topics in both German and English.