BERLIN—Morrison & Foerster is expanding itsglobal real estate practice with the addition of ChristophFl gel, who has joined the Berlin office as counsel. Hispractice is focused on real estate, investment law, regulatoryaffairs, and compliance.

“Christoph's experience and personality are an excellent fitwith Morrison & Foerster's team in Germany,” saidJens-Uwe Hinder, co-managing partner of the firm'soperations in Germany. “His ability to provide strategic realestate advice on transactional and regulatory matters will beinvaluable to our clients and will complement our real estatepractice. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm.”

Fl gel joins the firm from the leading German asset managementcompany Union Investment, where he was head of thelegal department. “As one of the top real estate practices in theworld Morrison & Foerster enjoys an excellent reputation. Itsglobal platform matches perfectly with my international experience.I look forward to adding my real estate expertise to the Germanpractice, offering and contributing to the firm's success,” said Flgel.