About

Provided by Gleiss Lutz

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.

Chambers Review

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Energy - Germany

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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.

Notable practitioners

Cornelia Topf and Jacob von Andreae are key contacts for clients.

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.

Bemerkenswerte Praktiker

Cornelia Topf und Jacob von Andreae sind wichtige Ansprechpartner für Kunden.

Work Highlights

Provided by Gleiss Lutz

  • Gleiss Lutz advised Sandbrook Capital Management on its acquisition of NetXtWind, along with its investment of up to USD750 million in the existing wind farm portfolio.

  • Gleiss Lutz hat Sandbrook Capital Management bei der Akquisition von NetXtWind und der Investition von bis zu 750 Millionen US-Dollar in das bestehende Windparkportfolio beraten.

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