Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH displays an extensive know-how in renewable energy solutions such as biogas and green hydrogen production, building upon its diversity of knowledge of energy sources such as hydrogen electrolysis and offshore wind. Another core area of strength for the practice is regulatory law, for which clients including infrastructure companies and German utility companies operating in regulated industries turn to the group for advice. This advice is often on transactions navigating regulatory frameworks for directives from federal agencies and the EU. Holger Stappert leads the team and regularly leads the team’s matters regarding acquisitions and investment into international energy companies in sectors such as electricity, gas and wind. Michael Bormann has a strength in energy sector M&A, and is therefore a popular choice for project finance structuring.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Luther has excellent knowledge of German energy regulatory law, almost like no-one else.'
  • 'Up to date with the very much changing and challenging energy environment in Germany.'
  • 'Dedication, focus and great team of knowledge.'
  • 'Excellent expertise. Good experience and breath of energy sector legal knowledge.'
  • 'Holger Stappert just knows what he is doing. Great understanding of the energy market.'
  • 'Good know-how of the relevant topics.'

Key clients

  • Capnamic Ventures Management GmbH
  • Fronteris AG []
  • ista SE
  • Röhm GmbH
  • Senatsverwaltung für Finanzen
  • SunFire GmbH
  • Sunrock Holding Deutschland GmbH
  • Techem GmbH
  • VNG AG

Work highlights

Advised the State of Berlin on acquiring Vattenfall Fernwärme Berlin, involving merger control, the GASAG option, and purchase price adjustments.
Advised VNG AG on selling a 49% stake in BALANCE Erneuerbare Energien GmbH to CVC DIF, marking a significant strategic move for BALANCE in the German biogas sector.
Advised SunFire GmbH on contract law and corporate governance matters, including virtual participation programs and board issues.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Holger Stappert

Other key lawyers

Michael Bormann; Philipp Dietz