Osborne Clarke‘s project financing and transaction support focuses on renewable energies, here, Christoph Torwegge is well versed in the sales support of large solar project portfolios. Since 2023, the energy team advises independently from the corporate practice and is led by practice head Daniel Breuer, who also focuses on the transactions segment, while also covering related regulatory matters. Regulatory competencies include the advice on tenders and PPAs as well as grid regulation, energy trading and decarbonisation; these were further strengthened with the arrival of Anna von Bremen (previously at Raue) in August 2023, she is well versed in energy-related contract design and litigation. Clients include asset managers, project developers and energy services providers. Thies Goldner (transactions, project finance and asset management in the energy sector) made partner in January 2024.
Testimonials
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'Very high level of personal commitment, internationally positioned and very high level of competence.'
'What is remarkable is the speed of processing complex topics and the strict adherence to deadlines as well as the short waiting times in coordinating appointments. Fast response times to inquiries, a good atmosphere for discussion and empathetic interaction at eye level make working together pleasant.'
'High level of expertise and a very wide range of topics are offered.'
'Exceptionally high expertise in the team in terms of depth and detail. Very easy to work with. Uncomplicated and responsive.'
'One feels very well looked after and listened to.'
- 'I appreciate the company's quick response, hands-on approach to meeting our needs, and very down-to-earth communication and collaboration.'
- 'Daniel Breuer is a very responsive partner and working with him is pleasant. He has put together an extremely effective team.'
'What I particularly appreciate about Osborne Clarke is their excellent technical know-how. This is particularly evident in advice in the heating sector, which has developed an unlikely dynamic. In the transaction area, we benefit from the law firm's extensive experience in structuring transactions and collaborations as well as its good network in the market.'
Key clients
- ABO Wind AG
- BASF enviaM Solarpark Schwarzheide
- CloudHQ
- DAL Deutsche Anlagen Leasing / DLF Deutsche Leasing Finance
- Centrica Energy Trading
- Europäische Kommission
- Friesen Elektra Energy
- Obton
- bauverein AG
- Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore & Consulting
- Trailstone
- PNE
- Trianel Windkraft Borkum
- eCapital / Numbat GmbH
- Elexon GmbH
- Solizer
- Redalpine
- Obton A/S
- ToRa
- G2 Venture Partners
- JOLT Energy GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising ABO Wind AG on the first German hydrogen pilot project and on PPA electricity marketing from German and European wind and solar parks to internationally operating corporate buyers.
- Representation of the European Commission in a total of 16 proceedings before the General Court of the European Union in which various companies in the German energy industry challenged the European Commission's two approvals for the E.ON/RWE asset swap.
- Advising Solizer GmbH on the sale of a development platform for solar projects and a German photovoltaic project portfolio with a total output of approximately 1,500 MW.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Breuer