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About
Provided by Christian von Hammerstein
Practice Areas
Christian von Hammerstein's practice focuses on energy regulatory, antitrust, policy and contractual advice, market access issues, infrastructure projects (power plants, gas storage, grid concessions, renewables, new business models, smart markets). Involved in major constitutional, antitrust, regulatory, civil litigation and arbitration (both as counsel and as arbitrator).
Career
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg and Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg.
Prior to joining Raue in 2001, Christian von Hammerstein worked with leading German and international law firms.
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association (IBA); Institute for Energy and Regulatory Law Berlin; German Institution of Arbitration (DIS); German Bar Association; Study Association Competition Law (Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.)
Publications
Christian von Hammerstein publishes articles on energy regulatory issues, merger control, general administrative and constitutional law and International Investment Arbitration. Co-author of first commentary on German Emission Trading Act.
Languages Spoken
German, English
Chambers Review
Europe
Excellent practitioner Christian von Hammerstein is widely considered one of the top experts in energy regulation, advising on concessions law, power purchase agreements and the implementation of energy storage facilities. He is also revered for his strength in disputes.
Berlin-based practitioner Christian von Hammerstein regularly appears in energy-related disputes involving concession agreements and nationalisations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Christian von Hammerstein combines his vast wealth of experience with the highest qualification to create a highly effective advisory result."
"He brings decades of experience in the energy sector and has a feeling for business."
"Christian von Hammerstein combines his vast wealth of experience with the highest qualification to create a highly effective advisory result."
"He brings decades of experience in the energy sector and has a feeling for business."
Articles, highlights and press releases
4 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 Elysium Solar on entry of CommerzReal with Klimavest into agri-photovoltaic market
Raue advised Elysium Solar GmbH in negotiations with CommerzReal and its impact fund Klimavest regarding an agri-photovoltaic project developed by Elyisum near Berlin.
Raue Advises ENGIE on PPA for Renewable Energy in Europe with BASF
Berlin, 30 November 2021 – Raue advised the French energy group ENGIE SA on the conclusion of a renewable energy power supply contract for the chemical group BASF. Both companies signed a corresponding Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), which is to run for 25 years.
Federal Court of Justice Obliges State of Berlin to Award Gas Concession to NBB
On 9 March 2021, the Cartel Panel of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) handed down its decision that the State of Berlin is bound to award the tendered concession for the operation of the gas supply network in Berlin to NBB Netzgesellschaft Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH & Co. KG.
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 Elysium Solar on entry of CommerzReal with Klimavest into agri-photovoltaic market
Raue advised Elysium Solar GmbH in negotiations with CommerzReal and its impact fund Klimavest regarding an agri-photovoltaic project developed by Elyisum near Berlin.
Raue Advises ENGIE on PPA for Renewable Energy in Europe with BASF
Berlin, 30 November 2021 – Raue advised the French energy group ENGIE SA on the conclusion of a renewable energy power supply contract for the chemical group BASF. Both companies signed a corresponding Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), which is to run for 25 years.
Federal Court of Justice Obliges State of Berlin to Award Gas Concession to NBB
On 9 March 2021, the Cartel Panel of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) handed down its decision that the State of Berlin is bound to award the tendered concession for the operation of the gas supply network in Berlin to NBB Netzgesellschaft Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH & Co. KG.
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