Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
About
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
Gleiss Lutz’s energy practice is recognized as a market leader. We know the industry and the relevant legal issues. We provide legal advice along the entire energy value chain. Our services range across all key issues in the energy sector such as power generation, renewable energies, grid operation and expansion as well as energy supply and trading.
We advise on all aspects of German and European regulatory law – from issues of unbundling and third-party access, to tariffs and congestion management mechanisms. When advising on M&A projects in the energy sector, our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework and the market standards in project contracts enables us to render focussed legal and commercial transaction advice aimed at smoothly implementing the transaction by minimising the client’s transaction risks. We have a special track record on renewable energy projects, in particular onshore and offshore wind, solar, biomass and geothermal projects, but also on conventional power plant projects (nuclear, coal, gas), electricity grids and gas storage.
Our clients include German and foreign energy suppliers, grid operators, major municipal utilities, international financial and strategic investors in infrastructure and energy assets, electricity intensive industries as well as public bodies.
Chambers Review
The law firm Gleiss Lutz is in a robust position to handle a wide range of energy mandates. The team offers expertise in M&A transactions in the renewable energy sector, often assisting with the sale and acquisition of energy assets as well as joint venture set-ups. Particularly active areas include offshore wind and gas as well as electric mobility, rendering Gleiss Lutz a good choice for a diverse clientele. Furthermore, the firm is recognised for its regulatory capabilities, representing clients before courts in dispute proceedings. Aided by its strong public and planning law departments, Gleiss Lutz is well placed to provide holistic advice on strategic energy topics in Germany.
Cornelia Topf and Jacob von Andreae are key contacts for clients.
Work Highlights
- Gleiss Lutz represented DSM Nutritional Products in a dispute with TransnetBW concerning additional demand for EEG apportionment of electricity self-supply at one of the client's chemical sites.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gleiss Lutz has a structured approach and provides information conducive to commercial decision-making."
"The Gleiss Lutz lawyers were very responsive during the entire process. I never felt I needed to chase them and always trusted that they would deliver on time with high-quality content."
"Gleiss Lutz were highly commercial: they guided us through not only the legal details but also market practice and whether something was truly impactful to us or not."
"Gleiss Lutz has a structured approach and provides information conducive to commercial decision-making."
"The Gleiss Lutz lawyers were very responsive during the entire process. I never felt I needed to chase them and always trusted that they would deliver on time with high-quality content."
"Gleiss Lutz were highly commercial: they guided us through not only the legal details but also market practice and whether something was truly impactful to us or not."
Industries
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Industrial Engineering
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Utilities