Bernd Beckmann
Europe Guide 2024
Band 4 : Energy: Regulatory
Band 4
About
Provided by Bernd Beckmann
Practice Areas
Energy infrastructure projects (power generation facilities, grids, storage facilities), energy markets regulation, energy contracts (supply, transportation, trading); special focus on renewable energies; emissions trading; competition law (including cartel damage claims); litigation and arbitration in the aforementioned fields as well as ESG-Litigation.
Career
Humboldt Universität Berlin (Dr. iur.); admission to the Berlin Bar in 2004;
Bernd Beckmann practiced with leading U.S. firm prior to joining Hogan & Hartson Raue LLP in 2004 and Raue (since 2010).
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association (IBA) – Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL); Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V. and Competition Litigation Forum e.V.
Publications
Regularly publishes on energy and climate change issues and speaks at trade conferences.
Languages Spoken
German, English
Chambers Review
Europe
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by Raue
Raue advises LichtBlick on investment in Eventus Wind
Raue has advised green energy company LichtBlick on its successful investment in wind farm project developer Eventus Wind. LichtBlick has acquired 50 percent of the shares in the Münster-based company, marking another milestone on the way to expanding its own generation portfolio.
Raue Advises GP JOULE on Solar PPA with Airbus
Berlin, 22 December 2021 – Raue advised energy system provider GP JOULE on the conclusion of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for regional solar power with Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth.
Raue advises LichtBlick on investment in Eventus Wind
Raue has advised green energy company LichtBlick on its successful investment in wind farm project developer Eventus Wind. LichtBlick has acquired 50 percent of the shares in the Münster-based company, marking another milestone on the way to expanding its own generation portfolio.
Raue Advises GP JOULE on Solar PPA with Airbus
Berlin, 22 December 2021 – Raue advised energy system provider GP JOULE on the conclusion of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for regional solar power with Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth.