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Gleiss Lutz

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Gleiss Lutz’s energy practice is recognized as a market leader. We know the industry and the relevant legal issues. We provide legal advice along the entire energy value chain. Our services range across all key issues in the energy sector such as power generation, renewable energies, grid operation and expansion as well as energy supply and trading.

We advise on all aspects of German and European regulatory law – from issues of unbundling and third-party access, to tariffs and congestion management mechanisms. When advising on M&A projects in the energy sector, our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework and the market standards in project contracts enables us to render focussed legal and commercial transaction advice aimed at smoothly implementing the transaction by minimising the client’s transaction risks. We have a special track record on renewable energy projects, in particular onshore and offshore wind, solar, biomass and geothermal projects, but also on conventional power plant projects (nuclear, coal, gas), electricity grids and gas storage.

Our clients include German and foreign energy suppliers, grid operators, major municipal utilities, international financial and strategic investors in infrastructure and energy assets, electricity intensive industries as well as public bodies.

Industries (11)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Utilities

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Energy - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gleiss Lutz is in a strong position to handle a wide range of energy mandates. The team offers expertise in M&A transactions in the renewable energy sector, often assisting with the sale and acquisition of energy assets as well as joint venture set-ups. Particularly active areas include offshore wind and gas as well as electric mobility, rendering Gleiss Lutz a good choice for a diverse clientele. Furthermore, the law firm is recognised for its regulatory capabilities and represents clients before courts in dispute proceedings. Aided by its strong public and planning law departments, Gleiss Lutz is well placed to provide holistic advice on strategic energy topics in Germany.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Gleiss Lutz ist gut aufgestellt, um ein breites Spektrum an Energiemandaten abzuwickeln. Das Team verfügt über Expertise bei M&A-Transaktionen im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien und unterstützt häufig beim Verkauf und Erwerb von Energieanlagen sowie bei der Gründung von Joint Ventures. Zu den besonders aktiven Bereichen gehören Offshore-Wind und -Gas sowie die Elektromobilität, was Gleiss Lutz zu einer guten Wahl für eine vielfältige Kundschaft macht. Darüber hinaus ist die Kanzlei für ihre regulatorischen Fähigkeiten anerkannt und vertritt Mandanten vor Gerichten in Streitverfahren. Gleiss Lutz ist mit seinen starken Abteilungen für öffentliches und planungsrechtliches Recht in der Lage, in Deutschland ganzheitlich zu energiestrategischen Themen zu beraten.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gleiss Lutz advised TotalEnergies Renewables on joint ventures between

    TotalEnergies Renewables and RWE for the development and operation of two offshore wind farms in the North Sea.

  • Gleiss Lutz beriet TotalEnergies Renewables bei Joint Ventures zwischen

    TotalEnergies Renewables und RWE zur Entwicklung und zum Betrieb zweier Offshore-Windparks in der Nordsee.

Strengths

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  • Gleiss Lutz is extremely responsive, quick and hands-on.

    Energy respondentGermany

  • Gleiss Lutz is very service-oriented and takes a holistic view of matters, going beyond a purely legal perspective.

    Energy respondentGermany

  • With a sound background in the German energy industry, Gleiss Lutz can comprehend sophisticated matters and find solutions.

    Energy respondentGermany

  • We appreciate Gleiss Lutz's customer orientation, pragmatism, accessibility and goal-oriented advice.

    Energy respondentGermany

  • Gleiss Lutz works very quickly and diligently and takes entrepreneurial approaches to problem-solving.

    Energy respondentGermany

  • Gleiss Lutz arbeitet sehr schnell und gewissenhaft und verfolgt unternehmerische Ansätze zur Problemlösung.

    Energy respondentGermany

Notable Practitioners

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  • Cornelia Topf
    Cornelia Topf

    Cornelia Topf

    Cornelia Topf is experienced in advising on M&A mandates in the energy sector, including acquisitions and joint ventures involving wind projects as well as district heating and biofuels assets. Her clients comprise leading energy companies, asset managers and institutional investors.

    Cornelia Topf verfügt über Erfahrung in der Beratung bei M&A-Transaktionen im Energiesektor, insbesondere bei Akquisitionen und Joint Ventures im Bereich Windenergie sowie Fernwärme- und Biokraftstoffanlagen. Zu ihren Mandanten zählen führende Energieunternehmen, Vermögensverwalter und institutionelle Anleger.

    • Cornelia Topf is an extremely talented and thorough lawyer who can be trusted with the most complex assignments.

      Energy respondentGermany

    • Cornelia Topf always delivers excellent service and advice.

      Energy respondentGermany

    • Cornelia Topf is very good at thinking commercially and strategically to bring deals over the line.

      Energy respondentGermany
    • Cornelia Topf ist eine äußerst talentierte und gewissenhafte Anwältin, der man auch die komplexesten Aufgaben anvertrauen kann.
      Energy respondentGermany
    • Cornelia Topf ist sehr gut darin, sowohl wirtschaftlich als auch strategisch zu denken und so Geschäftsabschlüsse zu erzielen.
      Energy respondentGermany
    • Cornelia Topf bietet stets exzellenten Service und kompetente Beratung.
      Energy respondentGermany
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