Michael Cieslarczyk
DLA PiperDLA Piper advises across practices and various sectors and recently increasingly assisted with matters in the onshore and offshore wind, e-mobility and interfacing real estate segments, whereas a traditional focus remains on the gas sector. The key competencies include transactions and (international) project work, energy contract and energy trading law as well as energy regulation, here, practice head Michael Cieslarczyk boasts with relevant expertise; interfacing financing matters are covered by Wolfram Distler. In July 2023, Christopher Ollech was appointed counsel, he is well versed in project developments and contracts and regularly advises on issues pertaining to the EEG levy.
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'Very practical, pragmatic, fast, competent.'
'DLA Piper's energy law team has very good market knowledge and extensive experience. Significant commitment of time and personnel to time-critical projects.'
'Michael Cieslarczyk and Christopher Ollech work very quickly and efficiently. They have a pragmatic approach and give clear recommendations for action. Excellent knowledge of the electricity market in particular. Good coordination in integrating cross-border DLA Piper colleagues.'
Key clients
- BASF SE / BASF Renewables
- EFET – European Federation of Energy Traders
- ESF Elbe-Stahlwerke Feralpi GmbH
- Uniper
Work highlights
- Advising BASF SE on concluding a partnership with Vattenfall in the area of offshore wind farms.
- Advising BASF SE on the financing of the construction of the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) offshore wind farm, provided by a consortium of international lenders.
- Advising ESF Elbe‑Stahlwerke Feralpi GmbH on all energy law issues as well as possible investments in various wind power and photovoltaic projects.
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Michael Cieslarczyk