The commercial law firm FPS reports a significant addition to its largest practice group. Jochen Heilig, a specialist lawyer for construction and architectural law, is joining the firm's Frankfurt office as a partner. This move serves to strategically reinforce the firm's construction law expertise, particularly in the context of complex construction and real estate projects.
Mr Heilig had been with SMNG Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH since 2012, where he most recently held the position of partner and shareholder. He was admitted to the bar in 2004; his recognition as a specialist lawyer for construction and architectural law dates back to 2010. This long-standing specialisation forms the basis for his comprehensive advisory work in the development and realisation of demanding real estate ventures.
Mr Heilig's activities encompass a broad spectrum, ranging from ongoing legal advice during construction to judicial representation in disputes concerning construction, architectural, and engineering law. At FPS, he will be primarily responsible for handling construction law disputes and will collaborate closely with Stephan Jüngst, the firm's Managing Partner. His focus lies in drafting and negotiating contracts, as well as developing and implementing strategies for preventive conflict resolution and the settlement of project-specific disagreements.
Specialisation in Defect and Claim Management
A notable focus of his work is in the area of defect and claim management. In this capacity, Mr Heilig assists clients with the structured analysis of facts and with the targeted enforcement and defence of claims. His extensive experience in litigation enables him to represent clients' interests in court proceedings with high efficiency and to develop effective strategies for legal enforcement.
Significance for the industry
Managing Partner Stephan Jüngst emphasised that with Mr Heilig, they have gained a personality who can combine economic objectives with legal assertiveness. This aligns with clients' current expectations, particularly in supporting large construction and real estate projects, whose complexity has steadily increased in recent years. This reinforcement is a clear signal of the continued expansion of the largest practice group and a targeted investment in the areas of expertise crucial for clients.
Mr Heilig himself stated that FPS's positioning as one of the leading addresses in Germany for construction and real estate law was a decisive factor in his decision. He looks forward to advising his clients within one of the country's strongest practice groups and actively contributing to the firm's further development.
