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Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
Watson Farley & Williams’ German Project Finance practice provides legal services to major banks, companies and financial institutions on banking and financial as well as renewable energy transactions.
Our team of skilled experts has many years’ experience with handling all kinds of energy and infrastructure projects, including in the following areas:
- corporate law including M&A, joint ventures and private equity
- finance including banking regulatory and capital markets
- regulatory
- tax law including tax structuring of cross-border transactions
development and optimisation of projects including construction, service and maintenance contracts - real estate law
- dispute resolution
WFW is widely acknowledged as a leading advisor, in the energy and infrastructure sector, in particular in the renewables sector. Highly regarded banking partner Thomas Hollenhorst’s financing expertise is also brought to bear for clients on complex project financings.
Chambers Review
Watson Farley & Williams has a solid reputation in the German projects market with a particular focus on matters in the energy sector. The team assists clients with project financing, tenders and acquisitions, and shows a strong presence on projects related to onshore and offshore wind farms. The team's client base includes international investment firms and lenders as well as public entities and energy companies.
Work Highlights
- Watson Farley & Williams advised PNE on the formation of its joint venture with Sweden's Eolus for the development of an offshore wind farm off Latvia's western coast.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Watson Farley & Williams is always good; it provides fast and competent advice."
"Watson Farley & Williams is always good; it provides fast and competent advice."
Notable Practitioners
Frankfurt-based Riko Vanezis is appreciated for his expertise in handling the financing of large-scale infrastructure and energy projects across Europe and Africa.
Hamburg-based practitioner Stefan Kilgus is noted for his experience in the financing of large-scale offshore wind farm constructions.
Sven Fretthold is a well-known name in the German market, often advising lenders on the financing of international offshore wind farm projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
Watson Farley & Williams
Germany
Members
Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
Carolin Woggon
Christian R. Schindler
Christine Bader
Gerrit Bartsch
Malte Jordan
Marcus M. Bechtel
Sebastian Baum
Sebastian Wulff
Stefan Hoffmann
Thomas Hollenhorst
Verena Scheibe
Wolfram Böge
Clients
Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
Dutch Infrastructure Funds (DIF)
EWE AG
HSH Nordbank AG
KfW IPEX
Tank & Rast group
Industries
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Energy
Financial Services
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Transportation
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