Dr. Gary Klaft
Lawyer
Certified Specialist in Construction and Architectural Law
Partner
T +49 211 60035-274
T +49 30 509320-133
gary.klaft@orka.law
PROFILE
Gary Klaft has been advising clients for over 30 years on private construction and architectural law, as well as on real estate law matters. Our clients therefore rely on his expertise and experience throughout the entire lifecycle of their real estate projects—from the acquisition of the property, project planning, obtaining building permits, and strategic contract drafting, all the way through to the legal optimization of the construction phase and marketing. In addition to providing legal support for projects, another key focus of his practice is the effective representation of his clients in negotiating pragmatic and constructive solutions to avoid protracted legal disputes, as well as representing them in the event of unavoidable litigation.
Gary Klaft earned his doctorate in 1997 with a dissertation on the Construction Workers’ Security Act and, as the author of numerous publications, has contributed to the development of private construction law.
REFERENCES
- “Recommended lawyer in the field of construction law”, Best Lawyers | Handelsblatt ranking “Germany’s Best Lawyers 2025”
- Listed continuously for several years in the JUVE Handbook as a recommended lawyer in the field of construction and real estate law, most recently in the 2025/2026 edition.
- “Skilled Negotiator,” Competitor, JUVE Handbook 2024/2025
- “Fair, objective, competent”, Competitors, JUVE Handbook 2023/2024
- Recommended Attorney for Construction and Real Estate Law, Legal 500 Germany 2026
- Recommended lawyer for construction law, Legal 500 Germany 2025
- “Gary Klaft is a sympathetic, competent lawyer who is committed to amicable dispute resolution. He promptly offered competent advice and assistance.”, Legal 500 Germany 2025
- “Recommended lawyer in the field of Construction Law” in the Best Lawyers | Handelsblatt ranking “Germany’s Best Lawyers 2022”