Energy: Transactional | Germany

Holger Kraft is praised for his prowess in handling joint venture formation in the offshore wind space and also advises clients on the entry of new investors into strategically important energy projects.

Matthias Hirschmann remains a trusted adviser and excellent practitioner due to his strength in handling complex sales and acquisitions in the renewable and conventional energy spaces. Restructurings also fall within his area of expertise.

Thomas Schulz is a leading expert who is held in high esteem for his involvement in large-scale M&A transactions, joint venture formation and project financings as well as awards procedures. He is visible in both the conventional and renewable energy spaces.

Prominent asset managers and investors regularly mandate Anselm Raddatz for his strength in large-scale investments and acquisitions of novel and conventional energy projects across Germany and beyond.

Malte Jordan is based in Hamburg and well known for his expertise in the sale and acquisition of renewable energy projects, as well as related financing mandates. Infrastructure funds and energy companies alike belong to his prestigious clientele.

Tobias Larisch of Kirkland & Ellis demonstrates strength in takeovers, sales and strategic investments in the German energy world, acting for prominent energy clients as well as investors. Clients also benefit from his regulatory expertise, such as in relation to LNG terminals and disputes.

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.

Sebastian Schneider is particularly well placed to advise energy companies on the formation of joint ventures, M&A transactions and power purchase agreements. He also assists with the development of wind farms.

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.

Alexander Stefan Rieger regularly advises clients on energy M&A and infrastructure mandates. His clients include private equity investors and infrastructure and pension funds.

Dirk Trautmann is trusted by banks, infrastructure funds and energy companies for his expertise in handling the financing and investment in renewable energy projects across Germany and beyond.

Jens Hollinderbäumer is frequently instructed for his focus on energy and infrastructure matters, including renewables project developments and financings as well as restructurings, M&A and venture capital transactions involving energy clients. Energy technology companies, lenders and grid operators are among his clientele.

Maximilian Uibeleisen of McDermott Will & Emery operates out of Frankfurt and regularly advises on prominent M&A transactions concerning wind, photovoltaic and geothermal projects. He is additionally versed in PPA and VPPA agreements.

Tim Heitling is an experienced adviser to prominent energy companies and asset managers, and possesses expertise in the sale and acquisition of renewable energy portfolios as well as related refinancings.