Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 1
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The international law firm Linklaters is considered one of Germany's top addresses for energy transactions. The team is often mandated for large-cap divestments and acquisitions as well as financings, especially in relation to multi-jurisdictional mandates. Joint venture set-ups, restructurings and electricity network expansions as well as nationwide award procedures are also handled by Linklaters. The practice provides expertise in both traditional and renewable energy sources including offshore wind and gas, rendering the firm an excellent candidate for clients seeking comprehensive advice. Investors, energy companies and network operators belong to Linklaters' prestigious client roster.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised a consortium of banks on financing the Baltic Power wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea, which included regulatory advice on PPAs and project agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Linklaters team are able to handle complex matters very well and make them look easy."
"Linklaters has broad resources and a knowledgeable, very responsive team.
"The team provided a top-notch service, tailored to our needs."
"Linklaters has a very strong sense not only for the legal technicalities but also for commercial matters."
"The lawyers had the perfect overview over all substantial matters at all times."
"The Linklaters team are able to handle complex matters very well and make them look easy."
"Linklaters has broad resources and a knowledgeable, very responsive team.
"The team provided a top-notch service, tailored to our needs."
"Linklaters has a very strong sense not only for the legal technicalities but also for commercial matters."
"The lawyers had the perfect overview over all substantial matters at all times."
Notable Practitioners
Leading expert Thomas Schulz is held in high esteem for his involvement in large-scale M&A transactions, joint venture formations and project financings as well as awards procedures. He is visible in both the conventional and renewable energy space.
"Thomas Schulz is one of the most experienced lawyers in this sector in Germany and has a deep and broad knowledge of the energy and infrastructure market."
Jens Hollinderbäumer enters the rankings due to leading sophisticated mandates and receiving impressive market feedback. He is instructed for his focus on energy and infrastructure matters, including renewables project developments and financings as well as restructurings, M&A and venture capital transactions involving energy clients. Energy technology companies, lenders and grid operators are among his clientele.
"It is a pleasure to work with Jens Hollinderbäumer, who has a strong sense of commercial issues and provides top-notch services."