Atty. Peter Schorling

Atty. Peter Schorling

Peter Schorling is Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Berlin office and co-chairs the firm's German Corporate Group, focusing his practice on M&A transactions. Peter advises on all aspects of M&A, real estate and corporate law, providing in-depth expertise in buy-side and sell-side transactions, private equity, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and capital markets.

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About Peter Schorling at a Glance

Peter Schorling is a business, real estate, and m&a attorney, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law (2026). Serves clients in Berlin and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About Peter Schorling

  • Peter Schorling is Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Berlin office and co-chairs the firm's German Corporate Group, focusing his practice on M&A transactions
  • Peter advises on all aspects of M&A, real estate and corporate law, providing in-depth expertise in buy-side and sell-side transactions, private equity, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and capital markets
  • This in particular includes cross-border projects for international clients
  • Peter has wide-ranging experience advising clients in the real estate, data centre and media, technology & telecommunications sectors
  • Based on his extensive experience, Peter is recognized by all legal directories as a leading advisor in his field
  • He is perceived as an “excellent lawyer” and as “sharp and a quick thinker, which enables him to adapt quickly in negotiations” (Chambers and Partners 2024 and 2025)
  • He was awarded “Lawyer of the year 2018 and 2017, Private Equity” by Handelsblatt
  • Moreover, he is listed as “Leading Partner in Real Estate Law" by JUVE since 2015, ranked for his Real Estate work by Chambers since 2010 and for his M&A work since 2022 and by Who is Who Legal since 2016
  • Prior to joining the firm, Peter worked at other international law firms, as well as for Merrill Lynch, Global Principal Investments, in London

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Schorling's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Schorling handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Berlin.

Business & Corporate Law in Berlin

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law in Berlin

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions in Berlin

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Where is Peter Schorling's law office located?
Peter Schorling's law practice is located in Berlin. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Schorling handle?
Peter Schorling focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Peter Schorling received?
Peter Schorling's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law.

Professional Profile

Why Clients in Berlin Choose Peter Schorling

Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Schorling's practice in the field of business, real estate, and m&a.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering business, real estate, and m&a, Peter Schorling can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Berlin

A Berlin-based practice means Peter Schorling attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

Case Types

Common Legal Issues Peter Schorling Handles in Berlin

Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter Schorling has experience with. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.

Business formation and structure
Business
Contract drafting and review
Business
Partnership disputes
Business
Merger and acquisition support
Business
Residential property transactions
Real Estate
Commercial lease disputes
Real Estate
Title and deed issues
Real Estate
Landlord-tenant conflicts
Real Estate

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Peter Schorling directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.

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Awards & Professional Honors

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Berlin (Germany)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Private Equity Law, Berlin (Germany)
- 2018

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