Environmental law is at the heart of Niederhuber & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s practice, with the team’s portfolio including a strong focus on the energy segment as well as expertise in permit requirements, administrative court proceedings, and public construction law. A key port of call for energy and infrastructure, Martin Niederhuber heads the firm’s Vienna office alongside David Suchanek , who frequently represents clients before authorities and courts. An expert in nature conservation law, Paul Reichel leads the Salzburg office, while Manuel Planitzer steers the team in Graz and is one of the team’s key contacts for waste management law. Florian Stangl is also a name to note.
Testimonials
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‘Very strong specialisation in public and administrative law, in particular waste law.’
‘Great knowledge of the industry and well connected.’
Key clients
- Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology
- VERBUND AG Group (VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH, VERBUND Green Power GmbH; VERBUND Energy4Business GmbH)
Work highlights
- Advised the Federal Ministry for Climate Action and Energy on constitutional law, EU law, and energy law, including giving a legal opinion on whether the Minister is breaching the constitution when voting for the EU Nature Restoration Act in the Council of the EU.
- Advised VERBUND on various legal issues relating to the development of renewable energy projects, including the drafting of energy-related contracts.