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Schoenherr

Projects & Energy

Europe Guide 2026 : Central & Eastern Europe

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Schoenherr

About

Provided by Schoenherr

Schoenherr’s regulatory expertise and longstanding experience is recognised as the standard-bearer of regulatory-related advice. By providing a wide-ranging and consistently reliable service, the regulatory practice group, consisting of more than 20 lawyers, has successfully advised leading players in the infrastructure, energy (electricity, oil, gas), waste, pulp, paper, mining, steel, automotive, glass, food, utilities, entertainment, pharmacy and research sectors.

The team also advises stakeholders and public authorities on current legislation and implementation of EU Directives. The practice group’s expertise guarantees comprehensive first-rate legal advice in all matters of constitutional and administrative law, particularly regarding environmental, energy, life sciences, privacy and telecommunications law, as well as privatisations, public private partnerships and public procurement.

Clients (11)

  • OMV
  • European Commission
  • ContourGlobal
  • Electric Power Industry of Serbia (EPS)
  • European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
  • "Bulmarket DM" Ltd
  • Hydropol
  • CET Govora
  • Allianz Capital Partners
  • Azvirt
  • City of Belgrade

Industries (15)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - Central & Eastern Europe

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Schoenherr offers vast coverage across the CEE region with offices in several jurisdictions across the region. The law firm assists government bodies with significant legislative advice relating to the implementation of EU energy market regulations in the region. Schoenherr proficiently handles cross-border transactional and developmental projects in the sector and acts for both private and public entities on tender processes for renewable energy projects.

Notable practitioners

Vienna partner Bernd Rajal is the key contact for queries in the CEE region.

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Strengths

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  • The team is cautious with sensitive topics and tries to find a solution that fits the needs of all parties.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope

  • Schoenherr provides exceptional support and its advice is pragmatic.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope

Members

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  • Christian Schmelz

    Head of Department

  • Alexander Popp

    Head of Department

  • Miloš Laković

  • Monica Cojocaru

  • Markus Piuk

  • Slaven Moravčević

  • Stefana Tsekova

  • Bürke Şerbetçi

  • Petra Šantić

  • Sándor Habóczky

  • Bernd Rajal

    Head of Department

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