Alina Sturm

Expert Guidance on a Complex Cross-Border Real Estate Transaction

Navigating the purchase of a commercial property in Frankfurt as a San Francisco-based investor was a daunting prospect, fraught with unfamiliar regulations and procedural hurdles. Alina Sturm of GvW Graf von Westphalen was an absolute cornerstone throughout the entire process. Her deep, practical knowledge of German real estate law was immediately evident, providing clarity on everything from due diligence on the property's title history to structuring the purchase agreement to protect our interests. What truly set Alina apart was her ability to bridge the gap between jurisdictions; she patiently explained the nuances of the German system in a way that was actionable for our US-based team. Her recognition by Best Lawyers in Real Estate Law is well-deserved and was a key factor in our initial decision to engage her. Alina’s professionalism was unwavering—she was consistently responsive, meticulously detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying potential issues long before they became problems. The transaction closed smoothly and on schedule, a direct result of her exceptional expertise and steady guidance. I cannot recommend Alina Sturm highly enough for anyone requiring sophisticated, cross-border real estate legal counsel.