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Gorrissen Federspiel

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Gorrissen Federspiel‘s energy and infrastructure practice draws on the firm's broader strengths to assist with a wide range of energy matters, including project developments, financings, investments, M&A, and regulatory matters. Michael Meyer leads the department and has notable experience in handling cases for traditional energy players in the oil and gas and electricity spaces; Meyer also heads up the Greenland desk, which works closely with Greenlandic firm Arctic Law Greenland ApS on energy matters in the jurisdiction. The practice is also well regarded for its experience in renewable energy projects spanning solar parks, biomethane plants, and onshore and offshore wind parks. Christoffer Fode and Christian Halskov Sauer, who focus on development work and corporate PPAs, are key contacts for renewable sector work, while Jacob Sandholt advises on energy sector legislation.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Gorissen Federspiel is among the best when it comes to the renewable energy industry.'
  • 'We have worked with Christian Halskov Sauer on several cases and he not only brings his outstanding legal skills to the table, but more importantly he brings with him an attitude of "both parties wants to do this so lets get it done" and with his unique knowledge and understanding of the commercial value drivers in a renewable energy project/transaction, he gets the job done.'
  • ‘In depth knowledge of the sector and outstanding commercial insight.’

  • ‘The team is very knowledgeable and highly skilled. They have extensive knowledge of the sector standards within PPAs, and have an eye for the details of a PPA that can be of great importance for risk assessment etc.'

  • ‘Both Christain Halskov Sauer and Jacob Sandholt are extremely professional in their work. They honour appointments and are available for follow-up and questions. They have a great deal of knowledge about the area and the industry, and are up to date on what is happening. I will always recommend them to others regarding PPAs and renewables.’

  • ‘Christian Sauer is very pleasant to work with. Deep industry and commercial knowledge. Provides solutions, and challenges assumptions of the client to find the best solution for the client.'

  • 'Claus Jespersen is very precise and to the point. Focused on problem-solving. Fast turn-around. Looks for the extra for the client.’

  • ‘Innovative solutions, experienced team.'

Key clients

  • Vestas A/S
  • Obton A/S
  • Momentum Energy A/S
  • Skovgaard Energy A/S
  • Ada Green Energy A/S
  • Green2X A/S
  • Encavis AG
  • Energrid A/S
  • HOFOR A/S
  • Gas Storage Denmark A/S
  • Det Danske Hedeselskab A/S
  • Anaergia Inc.
  • Doral Group Renewable
  • GCAM LP
  • Q8
  • Andel amba
  • Energi Danmark amba.

Work highlights

  • Advising Skovgaard Energy A/S on a potential joint venture agreement with Ørsted A/S for the development and construction of a 200MW PV plant and 70MW wind park combined with a large-scale hydrogen plant.
  • Representing Green2X A/S, a producer of biogas and biofuel from green waste products, as project counsel for the development and construction of a large-scale biogas plant and potential biomethanol plant.
  • Assisting Encavis AG, a German listed independent power producer and project developer, with the acquisition and subsequent project development of a 500MW PV pipeline of solar projects in Denmark.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Jacob Sandholt

Jacob Sandholt

Gorrissen Federspiel

Jacob Sandholt provides specialised advice on sector legislation within the field of energy law. Jacob has significant experience with Danish law, EU law and international law - across the value chain. Jacob has particular experience with regulatory matters, transactions and the drafting of relevant agreements. Jacob's expertise also includes public authority matters, for instance applying for and submitting permissions as well as handling complaints brought against the public authorities. Having previously worked for Energinet and Ørsted, Jacob has obtained in-depth knowledge of the energy sector and gained vast specialist knowledge of this field. Accordingly, Jacob is well versed with regulatory matters within the field of energy law and associated areas. Jacob has a Master of Business Law degree from the Copenhagen Business School and has also completed the LL.M programme "North Sea Energy Law Programme" at the universities in Groningen, Oslo, Aberdeen and Copenhagen.

Leading individuals

Christian Halskov Sauer

Christian Halskov Sauer

Gorrissen Federspiel

Christian Halskov Sauer is partner in Gorrissen Federspiel's Energy & Infrastructure group and has assisted Danish and international actors in the energy sector for more than 15 years. Christian has been an adviser on renewable projects in more than 30 countries, which has given him significant industry knowledge. Christian has considerable insight into and experience in advising on project development both in Denmark and internationally with focus on onshore and offshore wind, solar energy projects, biogas and power-to-x. Moreover, Christian has globally advised and negotiated FIDIC-based EPC contracts and OMS contracts for renewable projects. As a significant element in connection with renewable projects, Christian advises on different PPA structures and offtake contracts on power-to-x projects. Christian is part of Gorrissen Federspiel's Corporate / M&A practice group and his primary focus is on providing advice in connection with purchase and sale of companies and investments and financing within energy and infrastructure.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Meyer

Other key lawyers

Christoffer Fode, Christian Halskov Sauer, Jacob Sandholt, Claus Jespersen

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