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Christian von Hammerstein

Christian von Hammerstein

Germany 2026

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Raue
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy: Regulatory

Germany

12 years ranked

Public Law: General

Germany

16 years ranked

Contributions and articles

4 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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Practice Areas

Christian von Hammerstein's practice focuses on energy regulatory, antitrust, policy and contractual advice, market access issues, infrastructure projects (power plants, gas storage, grid concessions, renewables, new business models, smart markets). Involved in major constitutional, antitrust, regulatory, civil litigation and arbitration (both as counsel and as arbitrator).

Career

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg and Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg.

Prior to joining Raue in 2001, Christian von Hammerstein worked with leading German and international law firms.

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA); Institute for Energy and Regulatory Law Berlin; German Institution of Arbitration (DIS); German Bar Association; Study Association Competition Law (Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.)

Publications

Christian von Hammerstein publishes articles on energy regulatory issues, merger control, general administrative and constitutional law and International Investment Arbitration. Co-author of first commentary on German Emission Trading Act.

Chambers Review

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Energy: Regulatory - Germany

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Christian von Hammerstein is widely considered one of the top experts in energy regulation, advising on concessions law, power purchase agreements and the implementation of energy storage facilities. He is also revered for his strength in disputes.

Indviduelles Editorial

Christian von Hammerstein gilt als einer der Top-Experten für Energieregulierung und berät zu Konzessionsrecht, Stromabnahmeverträgen und der Implementierung von Energiespeichern. Er wird auch für seine Stärke in Auseinandersetzungen verehrt.

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Public Law: General - Germany

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Berlin-based practitioner Christian von Hammerstein regularly appears in energy-related disputes involving concession agreements and nationalisations.

Indviduelles Editorial

Der Berliner Rechtsanwalt Christian von Hammerstein tritt regelmäßig in energierechtlichen Auseinandersetzungen um Konzessionsverträge und Verstaatlichungen auf.

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Strengths

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  • Christian von Hammerstein's best strength is the good advice he gives. He has high levels of expertise and pragmatism and offers strategic thinking.

    Energy: RegulatoryChambers Germany

  • It sounds simple but if you have a problem and have someone like Christian von Hammerstein who keeps cool and knows what to do next, that is very valuable.

    Energy: RegulatoryChambers Germany
  • Christian von Hammersteins größte Stärke ist seine gute Beratung. Er verfügt über ein hohes Maß an Fachwissen und Pragmatismus und bietet strategisches Denken.
    Energy: RegulatoryChambers Germany
  • Es klingt simpel, aber wenn man ein Problem hat und jemanden wie Christian von Hammerstein an seiner Seite hat, der die Ruhe bewahrt und weiß, was als Nächstes zu tun ist, ist das sehr wertvoll.
    Energy: RegulatoryChambers Germany

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Germany

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

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