Ranking tables

Energy: Regulatory | Europe

Germany

The below Energy: Regulatory rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Germany. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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  1. Peter Rosin
    Rosin Büdenbender | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1
  1. Christian von Hammerstein
    1
    Christian von Hammerstein
    Raue
    Raue | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Excellent practitioner 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.
  2. Holger Stappert
    1
    Holger Stappert
    Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
    Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Düsseldorf-based practitioner Holger Stappert stands out for his excellence in the regulatory energy world. He is appreciated for his strength in a plethora of mandates ranging from REMIT proceedings and gas price disputes to energy storage and construction projects. He also assists with M&A transactions.
  3. Thomas Burmeister
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    Thomas Burmeister
    White & Case
    White & Case | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Thomas Burmeister is held in high esteem for his strength in complex proceedings across national and European court levels, whereby he acts for well-known energy companies. Clients also seek his advice on the set-up of joint ventures and M&A transactions in the renewable and conventional energy spaces.
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Band 2
  1. 2
    Boris Scholtka
    Addleshaw Goddard | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Boris Scholtka joined Addleshaw Goddard in January 2024. He operates from the firm's Berlin office and is held in high esteem for his strength in handling a broad range of regulatory aspects in relation to complex energy mandates.
  2. Dirk Uwer
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    Dirk Uwer
    Hengeler Mueller
    Hengeler Mueller | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Dirk Uwer is widely appreciated for his experience in handling appeal and reference proceedings across domestic and European courts. He also assists with the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.
  3. 2
    Fritz von Hammerstein
    CMS
    CMS | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    With a long-standing career in energy regulation, Fritz von Hammerstein is well placed to comprehensively assist with network expansion projects. He also offers prowess in mining law mandates.
  4. Ulrich Scholz
    2
    Ulrich Scholz
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    With his long-standing experience Ulrich Scholz is in a strong position to handle appeal proceedings, cooperation agreements and energy trading regulation while also assisting with large-scale M&A and financing transactions.
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Band 3
  1. Angelo Vallone
    3
    Angelo Vallone
    Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
    Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Angelo Vallone rises in the rankings thanks to strong mandates and market feedback. He assists with a variety of regulatory matters, ranging from power purchase agreements and district heat decoupling to proceedings regarding EEG levies and grid connections.
  2. Daniel Zimmer
    3
    Daniel Zimmer
    Hengeler Mueller
    Hengeler Mueller | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Transmission operators regularly mandate Daniel Zimmer for his strength in highly complex proceedings regarding grid connection delays and decommissioning prohibitions. He also assists with M&A transactions and investor participation.
  3. 3
    Maximilian Elspas
    GvW Graf von Westphalen
    GvW Graf von Westphalen | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Munich-based practitioner Maximilian Elspas of GvW Graf von Westphalen rises in the rankings due to strong market feedback. He is appreciated for his strength in regulatory mandates within the energy world, advising on contractual matters as well as disputes.
  4. Michael Cieslarczyk
    3
    Michael Cieslarczyk
    DLA Piper UK LLP
    DLA Piper UK LLP | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Cologne-based practitioner Michael Cieslarczyk remains a trusted adviser for his strength in energy trading regulation, power purchase agreements and cooperation in nationwide energy infrastructure projects.
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Band 4
  1. Bernd Beckmann
    4
    Bernd Beckmann
    Raue
    Raue | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Berlin-based practitioner Bernd Beckmann advises on a wide range of regulatory mandates including power purchase agreements, LNG terminals and energy trading. He is also experienced in handling arbitration and enforcement proceedings.
  2. Björn Heinlein
    4
    Björn Heinlein
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    With his strength in cross-border sales and acquisitions in the conventional and renewable energy space Björn Heinlein is in a strong position to cater to a diverse clientele. He operates from Düsseldorf and also assists with joint venture set-ups, pipeline contracts and the planning and construction of energy terminals.
  3. 4
    Christian Haellmigk
    CMS
    CMS | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Stuttgart-based practitioner Christian Haellmigk regularly represents clients in interim and injunction proceedings regarding energy concessions. He also assists with the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions, including spin-offs.
  4. Christof Federwisch
    4
    Christof Federwisch
    Noerr
    Noerr | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Christof Federwisch is mandated for his expertise in contentious and non-contentious regulatory mandates including approval procedures for renewable energy projects, tender procedures and strategic partnership agreements as well as complex investor-state disputes.
  5. Cornelia Kermel
    4
    Cornelia Kermel
    Noerr
    Noerr | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    Berlin-based practitioner Cornelia Kermel is an experienced regulatory expert who regularly advises on all aspects of concession law in the energy world.
  6. Marc Baltus
    4
    Marc Baltus
    HEUKING
    HEUKING | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Marc Baltus regularly advises on an array of mandates including power purchase agreements, energy trading and gas supply contracts with further strength in assisting with the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.
  7. Stefan Schröder
    4
    Stefan Schröder
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | Energy: Regulatory
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    With his expertise in appeal proceedings, hydrogen regulation and procurement procedures Stefan Schröder is a solid candidate for regulatory energy mandates.