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For many years, Hengeler Mueller has been involved in major transactions in the energy sector and has continuously advised on the core issues in all areas of energy law. The firm's advice is sought after in transaction-related and regulatory matters covering every category of the energy market (generation, transmission, distribution, supply and trading), and its clients include industrial players and financial investors.
For all aspects – whether conventional or renewable energies, joint ventures, restructuring, financing of major projects or grid and storage operations – Hengeler Mueller's experts have a profound understanding of the regulatory framework and processes involved, combining their know-how with the firm's expertise in corporate and competition law, financing and dispute resolution.
Chambers Review
The law firm Hengeler Mueller is a top adviser to prominent German and international energy companies, system operators and investors due to its excellence in sophisticated energy mandates. The practice is renowned for its strength in complex proceedings pertaining to EEG and remuneration claims, where clients benefit from the team's experience in cases in front of national regulators and EU courts. Furthermore, Hengeler Mueller convinces with its formidable transactional expertise, often handling high-end acquisitions, sales and investments. Joint venture set-ups and auction processes are equally handled by the firm, whereby Hengeler Mueller is highly active in the renewables sector.
Work Highlights
- Hengeler Mueller advised Ørsted on its joint venture with ZE-PAK to participate in tender rounds to secure the rights to develop and operate offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea.
Strengths
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"The lawyers at Hengeler Mueller are brilliant legal minds and provide consistent client attention."
"Hengeler Mueller has superior insight and knowledge about the energy sector and its highly skilled lawyers provide tailor-made solutions."
"Their assistance with a complex project with many difficult challenges was second to none. They showed assertiveness and were always available to provide helpful advice."
"The team had a very strong bench and had a specialist at hand in each area we required support in."
"Hengeler Mueller was quick at providing advice that was clear, comprehensive and understandable."
"The lawyers at Hengeler Mueller are brilliant legal minds and provide consistent client attention."
"Hengeler Mueller has superior insight and knowledge about the energy sector and its highly skilled lawyers provide tailor-made solutions."
"Their assistance with a complex project with many difficult challenges was second to none. They showed assertiveness and were always available to provide helpful advice."
"The team had a very strong bench and had a specialist at hand in each area we required support in."
"Hengeler Mueller was quick at providing advice that was clear, comprehensive and understandable."
Notable Practitioners
Dirk Uwer is widely appreciated for his experience in handling appeal and reference proceedings across domestic and European courts. He also assists with the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.
Berlin-based Nicolas Böhm is sought after by prominent energy clients for his strength in joint venture set-ups and M&A transactions concerning renewable and conventional energy projects. Clients equally benefit from his experience in power purchase agreements.
"Nicolas Böhm provides strong advice on our most complex matters. He is always available and is one of our most valued advisers."
Transmission operators regularly mandate Daniel Zimmer for his strength in highly complex proceedings regarding grid connection delays and decommissioning prohibitions. He also assists with M&A transactions and investor participation.
Sebastian Schneider is particularly well placed to advise energy companies on the formation of joint ventures, M&A transactions and power purchase agreements. He also assists with the development of wind farms.
"Sebastian Schneider is extremely service-oriented and has a great understanding of our business. He is always available to provide solid advice."
"Sebastian Schneider is clever, thorough, process-oriented and always a step ahead."
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