Public Law - Germany
What the team is known for
Redeker Sellner Dahs is widely considered one of the pre-eminent public law boutique firms, covering an extensive breadth of topics. The law firm is particularly active in constitutional, administrative, environmental and planning law. The federal government, ministries and household names from the energy sector seek the firm's expertise on issues such as nuclear and lignite phase-outs, export trade restrictions and electoral law. The team is also highly active in disputes, acting across all national and European court levels. A particular expertise of the firm lies in national security and constitutional law matters. Furthermore, clients benefit from the firm's excellent expertise in planning and environmental law including large infrastructure and urban planning projects.
Strengths
"Redeker Sellner Dahs is available on short notice and open to discussions and exchanging ideas. The team is good at discussing possibilities and brainstorming how to go forward, and is very helpful and a real support for our work."
"The collaboration with the team is very positive, both in terms of coordination and work presented."
Work highlights
Redeker Sellner Dahs represented 42 MPs as well as district councillors and other eligible individuals in a constitutional complaint and temporary injunction against the decision of the Berlin Constitutional Court to invalidate the Berlin House of Representatives and District Council elections.
Notable practitioners
Leading practitioner Ulrich Karpenstein is held in high esteem for his expertise in complex public law mandates ranging from election review proceedings to infrastructure restructurings. He is further experienced in complex administrative proceedings in the energy sector. "In my view, Ulrich Karpenstein is the best public lawyer in Germany."
Olaf Reidt enjoys a strong standing in the market due to his strength in general public law as well as planning and environmental mandates. He regularly advises on large infrastructure and urban planning approval procedures as well as coal phase-outs.
Frank Fellenberg is sought after for his advice on complex planning and environmental law mandates including emissions control, waste management and nature conservation law.
