BERLIN – Jan. 15, 2026 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig advised Ares Real Estate funds, affiliates of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) (“Ares”), on the acquisition of a portfolio of four logistics properties in Duisburg, Karlsdorf, Nuremberg, and Stuttgart for a total consideration of approximately 300 million euros. The fully leased portfolio has a leasable area of 211,048 square meters. The sellers of the portfolio were funds managed by Blackstone. Closing occurred on 23 Dec. 2025.
Ares is a leading global alternative asset manager with over US$595 billion of assets under management. The firm offers primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes. Founded in 1997, Ares employs approximately 4,200 people in 55 offices in North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
The Greenberg Traurig team advised Ares on this complex transaction, including the legal and tax due diligence and negotiation of the purchase agreement.