Public Law: Planning and Environment

Christian Schmelz often handles highly complex public law mandates ranging from pharmaceutical and energy regulations to constitutional proceedings. In addition, he offers excellence in EIAs, environmental regulation in relation to large-scale projects and zoning law.

"Christian Schmelz is actually the best lawyer I know. The collaboration and quality of his work is incomparably high."

"Christian Schmelz is the most sophisticated lawyer and the best colleague."

Bernd Rajal is sought after by public entities as well as international corporates for his expertise in contentious and non-contentious public law mandates, with a particular focus on energy and broadcasting regulations.

"Bernd Rajal is very professional and competent, with strong initiative to further client objectives."

"He has strategic thinking and awareness of the economic consequences of future laws."

"Bernd Rajal is always solution-oriented and impresses in particular with his ability to grasp even complex issues quickly. He is always concerned about the well-being of his clients and always takes the necessary time."

"He is very structured, organised and also proactive as a lawyer."

"Bernd Rajal is a lawyer with strategic vision."

Johannes Stalzer is particularly active in the establishment of and participation in tender procedures as well as review proceedings, where he advises bidders as well as contracting authorities.

"Johannes Stalzer is accurate, precise and good."

Christoph Cudlik enters the rankings due to his expertise in environmental and planning law. He regularly advises clients from the energy and infrastructure sectors on a range of matters, including regulatory issues and permitting mandates.

"Christoph Cudlik is very responsive and knowledgeable."

"Christoph Cudlik has outstanding experience and knowledge when it comes to environmental questions and waste law management."

"He provides super clear, crisp advice."