The commercial law firm CMS has strengthened its Real Estate practice section with the hiring of Stefanie Kern (45) from 1 February 2025. She will join the firm as a partner at CMS's Munich office.

Stefanie Kern was previously a partner at Hogan Lovells and is bringing her many years of experience in property transactions and real estate M&A to CMS. She primarily advises international and national funds and institutional investors as well as corporates and banks. She also specialises in commercial tenancy law, advising on real estate financing and other asset management.

Dr Sebastian Orthmann, a partner and head of the CMS Real Estate & Public practice area, said of her recruitment: We are delighted to welcome Stefanie to the team as a partner. With her proven experience in transactions and financing and her excellent network, she will significantly strengthen our team and provide valuable input. In spite of the current market trend, we continue to see the real estate industry as a key sector in Germany and Europe and support our clients throughout the entire life cycle of a property with a strong team of industry experts.

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