Taylor Wessing's energy expertise focuses on transaction and project support and covers all sectors, including photovoltaics, offshore wind and other renewable energies. This approach is mirrored in all three practice heads, the M&A experts Carsten Bartholl, Tillmann Pfeifer and Markus Böhme. The practice also advises on regulatory matters, here, Böhme frequently takes the lead, as well as market entry, insolvency-related matters, power supply contracts, security of power supply matters and the construction of power plants. The client roster includes both energy companies and project developers. Senior associate Jasmin Schlee is experienced in energy-related transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Experienced lawyers who prepare practical contract drafts. Well organized and reliable team. Good cross-location and interdisciplinary collaboration.'

  • 'Carsten Bartholl: Very pragmatic, extremely practical perspective and experience.'

  • 'Tillmann Pfeifer: Extensive experience in contract law, reliable cooperation.'

  • 'The team provides us with excellent interdisciplinary advice. Collaborations across multiple locations also work smoothly.'

  • 'Carsten Bartholl is very competent and nice, which makes the collaboration very pleasant on a personal level. He looks after his clients very well, is available when needed and has a very good team.'

  • 'Markus Böhme is a very competent and friendly partner who specializes in the energy sector.'
  • 'Carsten Bartholl is very reliable, professionally excellent with enormous industry knowledge and many years of experience. The collaboration is productive and fun.'

Key clients

  • Azrieli / Green Mountain
  • BP Europa SE
  • CEE Group
  • Covestro
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
  • Encavis AG
  • Encavis Asset Management AG
  • ERG
  • FRV-X
  • GARBE Unternehmensgruppe
  • Vestas Group

Work highlights

  • Advising the CEE Group on the acquisition of the 154 MW Döllen solar park project.
  • Advising the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas on negotiations for the German offshore wind project Nordseecluster.
  • Advising FRV-X, the venture department of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, on a €10 million investment in the Berlin-based solar-as-a-service provider ecoligo.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carsten Bartholl, Tillmann Pfeifer, Markus Böhme

Other key lawyers

Janina Pochhammer, Jasmin Schlee