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Sarah Anderson (née Rafiqpur)
Sarah Anderson (née Rafiqpur)

Sarah Anderson (née Rafiqpur)

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Sarah advises national and international clients on all aspects of real estate law. Her constantly growing client base appreciates her real estate expertise, in particular, relating to real estate transactions. Also, Sarah is successful in negotiating commercial leases, particularly for hotel and logistics properties, and supports her clients in asset management. 

She organizes and hosts the annual "Young Hospitality Forum" for interested parties in the hotel industry to discuss the latest developments and trends in the hotel market. Sarah has been a member of the Commercial Real Estate practice area at Taylor Wessing's Frankfurt office since 2020.

Expertise

Services and Groups

Real estate & construction
Real estate acquisition & investment

Sectors

Real estate
Logistics & transport
Hotels, hospitality & leisure

CV

Since 2023 Salary Partner, Taylor Wessing
2020 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 – 2020 Lawyer, CMS Hasche Sigle, Frankfurt am Main
2018 Second legal state exam
2016 – 2018 Legal clerkship, higher regional court district of Frankfurt am Main
2015 First legal state exam
2009 – 2015 Legal studies, university of Bonn and Cologne

Career

Since 2023 Salary Partner, Taylor Wessing
2020 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 – 2020 Lawyer, CMS Hasche Sigle, Frankfurt am Main

Education

2018 Second legal state exam
2016 – 2018 Legal clerkship, higher regional court district of Frankfurt am Main
2015 First legal state exam
2009 – 2015 Legal studies, university of Bonn and Cologne

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The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2025

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Legal 500 Germany 2024

Recommended lawyer for real estate

"Accurate, efficient, quick-witted", client

Frequently recommended: Real estate law

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Interview: Hotel operators under pressure - Investors are demanding maximum security and comprehensive transparency

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“Tiergarten Tower”: Taylor Wessing advises Dalata on lease agreement for Clayton hotel project in central Berlin

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