Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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Provided by Raue
Energy and Climate Change
Raue is one of the leading German law firms in the energy and climate protection sector. We advise our clients on all matters governed by energy law and anti-trust law, as well as on questions of commercial and corporate law, procurement law, and public law.
Focus Sectors
Our clients entrust us with representing them in landmark proceedings before courts of law and arbitral tribunals. One particular focus of our work lies on the development, negotiation, and realization of national and international energy infrastructure projects, and on acquisitions in this field. The advice we provide on policy-related and regulatory issues is integral to our services: We advise enterprises, trade associations, ministries, and government authorities on structuring the regulatory framework for the energy markets. We have an in-depth understanding of the energy markets and of the relevant technological developments. Additionally, we are counted among the most renowned teams in Germany in the field of climate change law and emissions trading.
Chambers Review
The team at the German law firm Raue is renowned for handling complex litigation across all court levels in Germany. A further strength lies in the handling of arbitration proceedings under national and international rules. The firm also convinces with its prowess in regulatory and transactional energy mandates. Power purchase agreements, energy trading and novel energy projects involving energy storage constitute key areas of the firm's expertise. Its prestigious clientele comprising high-profile energy and chemicals corporates further illustrates Raue's market position.
Work Highlights
- Raue represented Danpower, LichtBlick Solarpark Calbe and other clients in bundled constitutional complaints against the skimming of surplus revenues via the German government's Electricity Price Brake Act.
Strengths
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"The team at Raue is very strong in answering regulatory questions, has a good sense of business and creative lawyers."
"Raue provides precise and efficient advice as well as a fast service that is individually tailored to the client."
"The lawyers at Raue are always available at short notice and deliver results within a short timeframe."
"Due to its cross-practice competence around various legal aspects of renewable energies, Raue always achieves a suitable solution for any problem."
"The team at Raue is very strong in answering regulatory questions, has a good sense of business and creative lawyers."
"Raue provides precise and efficient advice as well as a fast service that is individually tailored to the client."
"The lawyers at Raue are always available at short notice and deliver results within a short timeframe."
"Due to its cross-practice competence around various legal aspects of renewable energies, Raue always achieves a suitable solution for any problem."
Notable Practitioners
Excellent practitioner Christian von Hammerstein is widely considered one of the top experts in energy regulation, advising on concessions law, power purchase agreements and the implementation of energy storage facilities. He is also revered for his strength in disputes.
"Christian von Hammerstein combines his vast wealth of experience with the highest qualification to create a highly effective advisory result."
"He brings decades of experience in the energy sector and has a feeling for business."
Berlin-based practitioner Bernd Beckmann advises on a wide range of regulatory mandates including power purchase agreements, LNG terminals and energy trading. He is also experienced in handling arbitration and enforcement proceedings.
"We got reliable, on-time and high-quality help of Bernd Beckmann."
"Bernd Beckmann stands for extremely quick understanding of complicated issues and precise solutions."
"Beyond the legal issues, Bernd Beckmann can immediately understand the economic framework of our projects. Technically he is beyond any doubt and in negotiations we learned that he enjoys great respect in the market."
"Bernd Beckmann is brilliant in complicated negotiation situations - conciliatory but assertive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Raue
Germany
Members
Provided by Raue
Anna von Bremen
Bettina Tugendreich
Friedemann Eberspächer
Hans Heller
Peter Roegele
Stephan Bernhard Koch
Wolfram Hertel
Clients
Provided by Raue
enterprises
government authorities
ministries
trade associations,
Industries
Provided by Raue
Climate Change
Emissions Trading
Energy
Energy Infrastructure
Market Regulation
Natural Resources
Renewable Energy
Trade and Distribution