The environmental and planning law team at Hogan Lovells International LLP particularly focuses on compliance issues and advises both large DAX companies and international clients. The practice regularly assists with environmental compliance related to M&A transactions and public funding applications, but also comprehensively advises clients on land-use planning and soil protection due diligence in the context of real estate transactions; the key contact for these matters is practice head Thomas Dünchheim. Alongside supply chain due diligence expert Christian Ritz, he also increasingly advises companies on their ESG initiatives. The team further handles product-related issues; here, clients predominantly rely on the skills of Florian Unseld and Patrick Ayad, who has particular industry expertise in the automotive sector.
Testimonials
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'Thomas Dünchheim: Well connected in science and politics and an excellent understanding of how public administration works. In addition to broad professional expertise, he impresses with a communicative and collegial working style, including when working with other consulting companies and law firms.'
'Thomas Dünchheim: Has a lot of background knowledge that is not found in textbooks and legal commentaries.'
'Excellent specialist knowledge across the entire range of public law. Excellent problem-solving approaches, not least through an enormous wealth of experience. Excellent top-level network in the public sector. Very high level of quality, reliability and adherence to delivery dates.'
'Thomas Dünchheim: Proved to be an experienced and reliable partner with fast reactions.'
'Thomas Dünchheim and Sebastian Gräler: You always have the feeling that you are the most important client, regardless of the case volume. The advice is business-oriented and there are many clear statements that are very easy to work with.'
'Thomas Dünchheim: Excellent advice. His interest in the respective situation was remarkable and made the work extremely easier.'
'The individuals take care of the respective concerns quickly. The subject matter is always explained in an understandable manner and dealt with with great specialist knowledge. As a client, you always have the necessary security when it comes to legal issues.'
'Highly competent team can also familiarise themselves very well with technical questions and issues.'
Key clients
- LEGO System A/S
- Schwartauer Werke GmbH & Co. KG
- Tafel Deutschland e.V.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Dünchheim