Linklaters supports clients in various energy matters and impresses with its expertise in transaction support; the team also focuses on renewable energies, hydrogen and e-mobility as well as matters pertaining to conventional energies such as oil and gas. Practice head Thomas Schulz supports clients, including investors, developers and banks, in national and cross-border projects and transactions, and offers additional expertise in regulatory issues and contract drafting. He is supported by Julia Sack, who is well versed in transaction support and contract law; the latter was most recently utilised in the advice on floating LNG terminals on the North Sea coast, including the review of third-party contracts and the negotiation of an acquisition agreement.

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  • 'A reliable partner in the field of energy law. Professional approach and high-level services and an experienced team of legal advisors and tailor-made solutions. Cross-industry specialists with a broad range of knowledge and experience.'
  • 'Christopher Bremme is an experienced energy lawyer and a true energy law professional. He works efficiently, reliably, actively manages his projects and has the highest legal and business knowledge.'
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Work highlights

  • Advising Glennmont on the acquisition and project financing of 50% of the shares in Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3 wind farm with a capacity of 253 MW.
  • Advising banks on project financing for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, which is to be built in the Polish Baltic Sea with a capacity of 1.2 GW.
  • Advising BlackRock on its entry into and financing of ENVIRIA Energy Holding GmbH.

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Thomas Schulz
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Thomas Schulz