Public Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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Chambers Review
White & Case houses a well-reputed public law team with a broad array of regulatory expertise at its disposal. The law firm is renowned for its strength in the financial services sector, regularly representing clients in constitutional and administrative disputes, before the German and EU courts, concerning project financing. The team also handles emissions law and large planning procedures for nationwide energy and construction projects. Furthermore, clients benefit from White & Case's expertise in complex FDI cases as well as new product roll-outs requiring regulatory assistance. Its varied client base comprising authorities and large multinational corporations from the automotive, transport and defence sectors further attests to the firm's strong market position.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised the State of Baden-Württemberg on the financing of Stuttgart 21 and represented the client in administrative proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at White & Case provide very solid analysis, good explanation of the results and very good briefs. They are experienced negotiators."
"White & Case provides tailor-made solutions at short notice."
"The cooperation with White & Case is well rehearsed and our needs and suggestions are taken into account in a timely and interest-oriented manner."
"The team is always available, delivers results in time and shows willingness for discussion."
"The lawyers at White & Case provide very solid analysis, good explanation of the results and very good briefs. They are experienced negotiators."
"White & Case provides tailor-made solutions at short notice."
"The cooperation with White & Case is well rehearsed and our needs and suggestions are taken into account in a timely and interest-oriented manner."
"The team is always available, delivers results in time and shows willingness for discussion."
Notable Practitioners
Norbert Wimmer regularly advises on a variety of public law mandates including nationwide planning approvals for electricity networks, emissions controls and waste law. He also assists with complex disputes pertaining to export bans.