Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
About
Provided by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
As one of the largest German law firms, Luther has a renowned team of specialized and experienced lawyers. The main focus of the energy law team is on advising energy suppliers and energy-intensive manufacturing industries on energy industry and regulatory law, energy contract law, renewable energy law under the EEG, combined heat and power law under the KWKG and energy antitrust law.
In addition to excellent legal knowledge, Luther’s energy lawyers have the necessary industry knowledge, technical know-how and political understanding to successfully advise their clients. They know innovative business models of new providers in the field of e-mobility and sector coupling as well as the "classical" business models of energy suppliers and industrial customers.
Luther advises its clients before national authorities such as the Federal Network Agency, the Federal Cartel Office and the BAFA as well as the European regulatory authority ACER or the EU Commission. Luther’s excellent litigation competence before state courts and arbitration tribunals is widely recognized. For projects with an international dimension, Luther has an international network of law firms focusing on the energy sector.
Luther’s clients include integrated energy supply companies, energy trading companies, transmission and distribution network operators, wholesale and retail suppliers, energy-intensive industrial companies, banks and financial investors as well as project developers in the energy sector.
Chambers Review
As a domestic law firm, Luther is well placed to advise on regulatory and transactional energy mandates across Germany. Luther is recognised for its regulatory expertise, often handling complex litigation, administrative proceedings and arbitration in connection with coal and nuclear phase-outs, plant shutdowns and EEG surcharge claims. Mandates related to planning law and emissions trading are also handled by the practice. Furthermore, the team has a strong focus on advising on renewable energy projects and the development of joint ventures. Additionally, clients benefit from the firm's expertise in the sale and acquisition of conventional and novel energy assets. Luther is particularly sought after by prominent multinational energy giants.
Work Highlights
- Luther represented TenneT in regulatory proceedings concerning the postponement of completing the grid connection for Ørsted offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 3.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Luther has a very strong team for solar and wind projects with a lot of practical experience."
"Luther are able to provide clear and constructive advice on energy regulatory matters, even when the questions are complex."
"Luther has a very strong team for solar and wind projects with a lot of practical experience."
"Luther are able to provide clear and constructive advice on energy regulatory matters, even when the questions are complex."
Notable Practitioners
Düsseldorf-based practitioner Holger Stappert stands out for his excellence in the regulatory energy world. He is appreciated for his strength in a plethora of mandates ranging from REMIT proceedings and gas price disputes to energy storage and construction projects. He also assists with M&A transactions.
"It is always a pleasure to work with Holger Stappert; he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience."
"Holger Stappert is excellent and experienced in regulatory matters relating to traditional energy sources, including grid issues, pipeline regulation as well as commercial contracts."
Angelo Vallone rises in the rankings thanks to strong mandates and market feedback. He assists with a variety of regulatory matters, ranging from power purchase agreements and district heat decoupling to proceedings regarding EEG levies and grid connections.
"Angelo Vallone covers everything around energy law; he understands the sector and has a lot of experience."
Ranked Lawyers at
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Germany
Members
Provided by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Björn Simon
Gerd Stuhlmacher
Gernot-Rüdiger Engel
Guido Jansen
Helmut Janssen
Head of Department
Karsten Köhler
Michael Bormann
Philipp Dietz
Sabrina Desens
Stefan Galla
Stefan Kobes
Stefan Mager
Tobias Leidinger
Ulf-Dieter Pape