Atty. Matthias Durst
Dr Matthias Durst is a partner and co-head of real estate at POELLATH in Berlin. For many years, he has advised on real estate transactions, real estate private equity and real estate project developments of all kinds, as well as on the conclusion of rental and lease agreements.
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About Matthias Durst at a Glance
Matthias Durst is a real estate attorney, practicing at POELLATH. Admitted to practice in Germany, German Bar Association. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Berlin (Germany) (2022). Serves clients in Berlin and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthias Durst
- Dr Matthias Durst is a partner and co-head of real estate at POELLATH in Berlin
- For many years, he has advised on real estate transactions, real estate private equity and real estate project developments of all kinds, as well as on the conclusion of rental and lease agreements
- He also advises on contract law and has accompanied various major portfolio transactions and individual transactions as the leading partner
- In addition, he has broad experience in the fields of real estate financing, as well as joint ventures
- His clients include many well-known companies, banks and funds
- Clients appreciate his negotiating power and knowledge of market standards
- Matthias is consistently ranked among the leading lawyers in Germany for his real estate expertise
- Since 2006, he has been head of the board of postgraduate LLM Course Muenster
- Before joining POELLATH, Matthias was partner at a major international law firm (1995-2001)
- He studied law in Freiburg and was admitted to the bar in 1994
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Real Estate Law in Berlin
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Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Matthias Durst's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Berlin
A Berlin-based practice means Matthias Durst attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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