Taylor Wessing is well versed in renewable energies and, in addition to experience in solar and wind energy as well as green hydrogen, also focuses on transactions and financing; these frequently pertain to energy-related projects and regularly draw on the team's regulatory expertise. The team is led by Carsten Bartholl, who, in addition to M&A expertise, also assists with ​​long-term power purchase agreements, Tillmann Pfeifer (M&A and corporate law) and Markus Böhme, who advises on regulatory issues in the context of M&A transactions. Jasmin Schlee (corporate law) specialises in the onshore wind sector.

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  • 'Broad know-how of the team, quick response to inquiries, very friendly demeanor.'

  • 'Competent lawyers and staff, Jasmin Schlee is outstanding in SPA negotiations.'

  • 'Large, broad team with qualified consultants, very practical.'

  • 'High level of expertise in energy law, binding, reliable, pragmatic, customer-oriented.'

  • 'Special expertise, pleasant communication, information on relevant aspects of the matter.'

Key clients

  • B Capital Partner
  • CEE Group
  • DZ Bank
  • ENCAVIS AG
  • ENCAVIS Asset Management AG
  • encentive
  • Eurazeo Global Investor, Aster Energy Ventures, SF Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG und Inven Capital
  • greentech projects GmbH
  • NORD Holding
  • Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
  • PARQ Energy
  • Qualitas Energy
  • Sabik Offshore
  • Topp Holdings
  • Triathlon Holding GmbH
  • VALUES. Real Estate
  • Vestas Group

Work highlights

  • Advising B Capital Partners (B Capital) on the acquisition of Bielefeld-based MP Energie+Service AG (MP AG) via the Sustainable Infrastructure Fund II.
  • Advising PARQ energy on a bridge loan as well as on project development issues and project construction contracts for a photovoltaic project with a nominal output of approximately 38 MWp.
  • Advising the CEE Group on the acquisition of the Schönermark solar park in Brandenburg (80.9 MW), including merger control and antitrust law advice.

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.
Markus Böhme
Taylor Wessing

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carsten Bartholl, Tillmann Pfeifer, Markus Böhme

Other key lawyers

Jasmin Schlee, Janina Pochhammer