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.

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.

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.

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.

Maximilian Uibeleisen of McDermott Will & Schulte 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.

Werner Brickwedde of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is trusted by clients for his experience advising on energy and infrastructure M&A mandates, as well as his expertise in offshore wind topics.

Carla Luh is well known for her strength as an adviser on energy project financing. She has extensive experience advising on financing mandates involving wind farms, photovoltaic plants and battery energy storage systems.

Claire Dietz-Polte of Baker McKenzie is recognised for her expertise advising on energy transactions and project developments, including acquisitions, joint ventures and project sales. She has particular experience in battery storage, hydrogen and wind projects.

Cornelia Topf is experienced in advising on M&A mandates in the energy sector, including acquisitions and joint ventures involving wind projects as well as district heating and biofuels assets. Her clients comprise leading energy companies, asset managers and institutional investors.

Markus Stephanblome frequently advises renewable energy project developers on financings and acquisitions. He has particular experience with offshore wind and battery storage projects.

Martin Borning of Greenberg Traurig advises on a wide range of energy projects, spanning renewables, hydrogen and the transition of conventional power facilities. He is well placed to handle asset acquisitions, PPAs and joint ventures.

Nicolaus Ascherfeld is well positioned to guide clients through corporate and M&A transactions in the energy sector, with particular focuses on joint ventures, strategic investments and the development of large-scale energy projects.