Public Law: Planning and Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
Contact number
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Provided by Noerr
- Administrative, constitutional and European lawAntitrust, subsidies and grants
- Environment and waste management
- Foreign trade & investment control
- Governmental affairs
- Litigation
- Location development and infrastructure
- M&A in regulated markets
- Public procurement law
- Public sector compliance
- Regulated industries: energy, financial markets regulation, healthcare, telecommunications, transport
Chambers Review
The German law firm Noerr offers a highly regarded public law team that is regularly mandated by ministries at federal and state level on politically sensitive projects. The team advises on constitutional and administrative law issues and possesses regulatory expertise across a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, telecommunications and technology. Sanctions law, judicial reviews and transport law form further areas of expertise. Furthermore, Noerr is appreciated for its environmental and planning law capabilities, assisting with emission control regulations and taxation as well as planning procedures for energy and urban development projects. Coal phase-out negotiations constitute a further strength of Noerr. Besides authorities, the law firm also caters to the needs of well-known corporates.
Work Highlights
- Noerr advised the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action on entering into a public law contract to exit the coal industry in Germany.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Noerr possesses qualified staff that provides prompt response to enquiries."
"Noerr possesses qualified staff that provides prompt response to enquiries."
Notable Practitioners
Holger Schmitz leads the practice from the firm's office in Berlin and advises on various public law mandates ranging from judicial review proceedings regarding coal phase-out and planning procedures for renewable energy systems to emissions control and EEG levies.