Energy
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Chambers Review
White & Case is home to a well-regarded energy practice group, covering a wide plethora of mandates. The team is known for its regulatory expertise with excellent strength in litigation, acting before national and European courts. White & Case supplements its offering with expertise in large-scale transactions and projects in both the renewable and conventional energy sectors, with significant capabilities in project financing for offshore wind farms. Joint venture projects and related contractual matters also fall within the firm's remit. In addition to prestigious energy companies, White & Case also acts for large banking syndicates and investors.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised E.ON on a variety of matters amid the energy transition and the Ukraine war, including issues concerning gas network operation, statutory emergency packages and windfall taxes as well as sanctions.
Strengths
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"White & Case provided good advice on complicated matters against a backdrop of highly volatile gas and electricity markets."
"White & Case's lawyers were very knowledgeable, quick to respond and left a very good overall impression."
"White & Case provided good advice on complicated matters against a backdrop of highly volatile gas and electricity markets."
"White & Case's lawyers were very knowledgeable, quick to respond and left a very good overall impression."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Burmeister is held in high esteem for his strength in complex proceedings across national and European court levels, whereby he acts for well-known energy companies. Clients also seek his advice on the set-up of joint ventures and M&A transactions in the renewable and conventional energy spaces.
"Thomas Burmeister is very visible and active on regulatory matters and has lots of experience in proceedings before the regulator and before court."