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Energy: Transactional | Europe

Germany

The below Energy: Transactional rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Germany. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

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    Holger Kraft
    CMS
    CMS | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Holger Kraft is praised for his prowess in handling joint venture formations in the offshore wind space while also advising clients on the entry of new investors into strategically important energy projects.
  2. Matthias Hirschmann
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    Matthias Hirschmann
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Excellent practitioner Matthias Hirschmann remains a trusted adviser due to his strength in handling complex sales and acquisitions in the renewable and conventional energy space. Restructurings also fall within his area of expertise.
  3. Thomas Schulz
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    Thomas Schulz
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Leading expert Thomas Schulz is held in high esteem for his involvement in large-scale M&A transactions, joint venture formations and project financings as well as awards procedures. He is visible in both the conventional and renewable energy space.
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Band 2

  1. Anselm Raddatz
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    Anselm Raddatz
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Prominent asset managers and investors regularly mandate Anselm Raddatz for his strength in large-scale investments and acquisitions of novel and conventional energy projects across Germany and beyond.
  2. Björn Heinlein
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    Björn Heinlein
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    With his strength in cross-border sales and acquisitions in the conventional and renewable energy space Björn Heinlein is in a strong position to cater to a diverse clientele. He operates from Düsseldorf and also assists with joint venture set-ups, pipeline contracts and the planning and construction of energy terminals.
  3. Malte Jordan
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    Malte Jordan
    Watson Farley & Williams LLP
    Watson Farley & Williams LLP | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Hamburg-based practitioner Malte Jordan is well known for his expertise in the sale and acquisition of renewable energy projects as well as related financing mandates. Infrastructure funds and energy companies alike belong to his prestigious clientele.
  4. Nicolas Böhm
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    Nicolas Böhm
    Hengeler Mueller
    Hengeler Mueller | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Berlin-based Nicolas Böhm is sought after by prominent energy clients for his strength in joint venture set-ups and M&A transactions concerning renewable and conventional energy projects. Clients equally benefit from his experience in power purchase agreements.
  5. Tobias Larisch
    2
    Tobias Larisch
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Tobias Larisch demonstrates strength in takeovers, sales and strategic investments in the German energy world, acting for prominent energy clients as well as investors. Clients also benefit from his regulatory expertise, such as in relation to LNG terminals and disputes.
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Band 3

  1. Thomas Burmeister
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    Thomas Burmeister
    White & Case
    White & Case | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 4

  1. Dirk Trautmann
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    Dirk Trautmann
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    Dirk Trautmann is trusted by banks, infrastructure funds and energy companies for his expertise in handling the financing and investment in renewable energy projects across Germany and beyond.
  2. Jens Hollinderbäumer
    4
    Jens Hollinderbäumer
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Jens Hollinderbäumer enters the rankings due to leading sophisticated mandates and receiving impressive market feedback. He is instructed for his focus on energy and infrastructure matters, including renewables project developments and financings as well as restructurings, M&A and venture capital transactions involving energy clients. Energy technology companies, lenders and grid operators are among his clientele.
  3. Maximilian Uibeleisen
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    Maximilian Uibeleisen
    McDermott Will & Emery
    McDermott Will & Emery | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Frankfurt-based Maximilian Uibeleisen regularly advises on prominent M&A transactions concerning wind, photovoltaic and geothermal projects. He is additionally versed in PPA and VPPA agreements. He joined McDermott Will & Emery in April 2024.
  4. Sebastian Schneider
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    Sebastian Schneider
    Hengeler Mueller
    Hengeler Mueller | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Sebastian Schneider is particularly well placed to advise energy companies on the formation of joint ventures, M&A transactions and power purchase agreements. He also assists with the development of wind farms.
  5. Tim Heitling
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    Tim Heitling
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Energy: Transactional
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Tim Heitling joined Hogan Lovells in January 2024. He is an experienced adviser to prominent energy companies and asset managers and possesses expertise in the sale and acquisition of renewable energy portfolios as well as related refinancings.