Public Law: General | Germany

Fritz von Hammerstein is widely appreciated for his strength in large and often cross-border planning approval projects in both the construction and energy sectors, and has further expertise in water and mining law.

Michael Uechtritz is recognised for his expertise in public law, especially planning and environmental law. He advises corporates and state entities on the constitutionality of energy and climate legislation, planning procedures and vehicle bans.

Benedikt Wolfers is held in high esteem for his in-depth expertise in public law matters, especially those involving autonomous driving, emissions control and new e-mobility concepts. A further strength of his lies in complex constitutional proceedings.

Dirk Uwer is respected for his expertise in constitutional law, advising clients on supply chain-related matters. His further public law expertise includes gambling licences, privatisation and COVID-19-related advice.

Norbert Wimmer regularly advises on a variety of public law mandates including nationwide planning approvals for electricity networks, emissions controls and waste law. He also assists with complex disputes pertaining to export bans.

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

Holger Schmitz leads the practice from the firm's office in Berlin. He advises on various public law mandates ranging from judicial review proceedings regarding coal phase-out and planning procedures for renewable energy systems to emissions control and EEG levies.

Berlin-based practitioner Jan Bonhage offers a broad coverage of public law ranging from planning approvals to state aid and ESG matters.

Ludger Giesberts regularly advises on a broad range of public law mandates including supply chain due diligence as well as labelling and product liability. He has further expertise in administrative proceedings in the aviation sector.

Frankfurt-based practitioner Ivana Mikešić of R & P Legal is appreciated for her advice in planning and environmental matters ranging from waste law and soil contamination to emissions trading and planning procedures. She also handles judicial review proceedings and procurements.

Jan Endler is a well-known practitioner who advises on various public law mandates including nationwide tender procedures for electricity networks and administrative proceedings.