
Thomas Herbst
CounselWith him, no topic is lost; you can always count on nothing being overlooked.
— Legal 500 Germany 2021About
Thomas is specialized in complex real estate transactions. He advises national and international clients on both large-volume cross-border deals as well as transactions at the project development stage. This includes forward purchase, forward funding, joint venture and sale-and-lease-back structures.
He has particular expertise in providing comprehensive advice on the Logistics & Industrials asset class. He is an expert for the issues typical in this area, such as contamination and conversion, including the creation of building law.
Areas of FocusReal Estate
EXPERIENCE
Languages
- German
- English
Awards & Recognitions
- Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers 2026/2027: Recognised as “Ones to Watch” for Real Estate Law
- Legal 500 Germany 2021: Recommended for real estate and construction: real estate; “With him, no topic is lost”; “you can always count on nothing being overlooked”
- WirtschaftsWoche 2024: Recommended as "Top Lawyer" for Real Estate Law.
Education
- Higher Regional Court of Munich, Second State Examination, 2017
- University of Passau, First State Examination, 2015


