Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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The international law firm Hogan Lovells is recognised for its comprehensive offering, regularly advising prominent banks, energy companies and investors. The team is well equipped to advise on the sale and acquisition of conventional and renewable energy assets as well as the establishment of joint ventures. In addition, Hogan Lovells is sought after for its expertise in the financing of energy projects, especially offshore and onshore wind farms. Appeal proceedings before regulators and Germany's courts are also handled by the team. Due to its excellent international network Hogan Lovells is sought after by clients for cross-border deals involving jurisdictions both in Europe and further afield.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells assisted SVEVIND Energy with realising a large hydrogen project for the production of green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, which included legal advice on project development, financing and implementation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells have a true clarity of thought and have the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner."
"The Hogan Lovells team is very professional, experienced and client-oriented. Its lawyers set very high standards on the services they provide to their clients, which makes a real difference."
"Hogan Lovells have a true clarity of thought and have the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner."
"The Hogan Lovells team is very professional, experienced and client-oriented. Its lawyers set very high standards on the services they provide to their clients, which makes a real difference."
Notable Practitioners
Excellent practitioner Matthias Hirschmann remains a trusted adviser due to his strength in handling complex sales and acquisitions in the renewable and conventional energy space. Restructurings also fall within his area of expertise.
"Matthias Hirschmann is a true class act. He is razor-sharp, highly commercial and an absolute pleasure to work with."
Tim Heitling joined Hogan Lovells in January 2024. He is an experienced adviser to prominent energy companies and asset managers and possesses expertise in the sale and acquisition of renewable energy portfolios as well as related refinancings.
"Tim Heitling is smart, pragmatic and down to earth."