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Energy: Transactional | Europe
Germany
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Band 1
1 Holger Kraft
CMS | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 1 | 26 Years RankedHolger Kraft is praised for his prowess in handling joint venture formations in the offshore wind space while also advising clients on the entry of new investors into strategically important energy projects.
1 Matthias Hirschmann
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 1 | 30 Years RankedExcellent practitioner Matthias Hirschmann remains a trusted adviser due to his strength in handling complex sales and acquisitions in the renewable and conventional energy space. Restructurings also fall within his area of expertise.
1 Thomas Schulz
Linklaters | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedLeading expert Thomas Schulz is held in high esteem for his involvement in large-scale M&A transactions, joint venture formations and project financings as well as awards procedures. He is visible in both the conventional and renewable energy space.
Band 2
2 Anselm Raddatz
Clifford Chance | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedProminent 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.
2 Björn HeinleinClifford Chance | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 2 | 28 Years RankedWith 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.
2 Malte Jordan
Watson Farley & Williams LLP | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 2 | 26 Years RankedHamburg-based practitioner Malte Jordan is 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.
2 Nicolas Böhm
Hengeler Mueller | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedBerlin-based Nicolas Böhm is sought after by prominent energy clients for his strength in joint venture set-ups and M&A transactions concerning renewable and conventional energy projects. Clients equally benefit from his experience in power purchase agreements.
2 Tobias Larisch
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedTobias Larisch 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.
Band 3
3 Thomas Burmeister
White & Case | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 3 | 36 Years RankedThomas 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.
Band 4
4 Dirk Trautmann
Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 4 | 36 Years RankedDirk 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.
4 Jens HollinderbäumerLinklaters | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJens Hollinderbäumer enters the rankings due to leading sophisticated mandates and receiving impressive market feedback. He is 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.
4 Maximilian Uibeleisen
McDermott Will & Emery | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedFrankfurt-based Maximilian Uibeleisen regularly advises on prominent M&A transactions concerning wind, photovoltaic and geothermal projects. He is additionally versed in PPA and VPPA agreements. He joined McDermott Will & Emery in April 2024.
4 Sebastian SchneiderHengeler Mueller | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSebastian 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.
4 Tim HeitlingHogan Lovells | Energy: Transactional2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedTim Heitling joined Hogan Lovells in January 2024. He 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.