Energy

DLA Piper

DLA Piper is well versed in transaction support, including cross-border matters thanks to the international network. The team acts with an industry focus on renewable energies and gas. Other core strengths are the assistance with the energy supply of large data centers, where practice head Michael Cieslarczyk is a key contact, advising on both energy law and contract law matters. Financing expert Wolfram Distler's client roster includes international companies, private equity investors and financial institutions, while Christopher Ollech covers regulatory issues and has particular expertise in e-mobility.

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Testimonials

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'Short lead times, competent handling of the matter, broad expertise - have the opportunity to bring in additional technical experts in-house quickly and flexibly.'
'Outstanding level of commitment. The team deals with the issues of the specific mandates in detail and knows how to guide the client safely through complex and multi-dimensional issues. In its practice, the team relies on the literal full-service approach.'
'DLA is a true market leader in European energy trading and one of the few firms with real experts in structuring commercial energy transactions.'

Key clients

BASF
Blackstone
CyrusOne
Energy Traders Europe
Uniper
Uniper Renewables
ESF Elbe‑Stahlwerke Feralpi GmbH
GLP
NORD/LB
NORD/LB, LBBW und Rabobank
Prime Capital AG
Stellantis/Opel
EWE/EWE Go
H2Apex

Work highlights

Advising BASF on its partnership with Vattenfall for the German offshore wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2, which includes an acquisition of 49% of the project shares by BASF from Vattenfall.
Advising EWE and its subsidiary Riffgat on the conclusion of a long-term PPA from the Riffgat offshore wind farm to a Dutch offshore gas exploration platform.