Kümmerlein's environmental and planning practice regularly advises project developers and public sector actors on large infrastructure projects related to the energy transition, particularly with regards to electricity, gas and hydrogen, and recently also lithium. Other strengths include approval and planning approval procedures and transaction-related environmental due diligence. The practice leaders' trio consists of Stefan Wiesendahl (infrastructure and plant approval law), Michael Neupert, who regularly advises on regulatory requirements relating to technical plants, and Bettina Keienburg, who is well versed in mining, water and nuclear energy law.
Testimonials
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'Michael Neupert can convince authorities and courts with his practice-oriented and legally competent arguments. He is not only distinguished by his high level of legal competence, but also by his surprisingly strong understanding of a broad spectrum of economic, technical and scientific issues for a lawyer.'
'We recommend Stefan Wiesendahl and Bettina Keienburg!'
Key clients
- Arcelor Mittal
- Bernard Krone Holding SE & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Representation of BGE Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH in legal proceedings aimed at the immediate closure of the Asse II mine.
- Advising Rock Tech Guben GmbH on the (partial) approval procedure under emissions control law for the construction and operation of a lithium hydroxide converter.