Planning and environment

POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS

Specialising in public law, POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS counts public sector players as well as numerous companies from the energy, transport, aviation and automotive sectors among its client base, which it assists with planning and approval procedures and contentious scenarios. Its litigation expertise was recently demonstrated by representing VW in various climate disputes; Wolf Spieth is one of the key contacts here. The group also often deals with matters concerning the energy transition, including offshore wind, hydrogen and solar park projects, while its renewable energy expertise further includes advice on grid expansion, nuclear phase-out and decarbonisation. In addition to Spieth, key contacts include Herbert Posser and Niclas Hellermann, who are both experienced in infrastructure projects, and Katja Schramm, who is well versed in nuclear law.

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Testimonials

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'PSWP is one of the strongest environmental law teams in Germany: Smart, always working on new topics, clearly focused on industry and business, politically experienced, strong, outstanding partners, always at the forefront. Enormously strong in disputes when it matters.'
'Wolf Spieth: Leading light, great experience, leader, you want to have him as an advocate in a crisis or a hostile dispute.'
'Niclas Hellermann: Outstanding, real excellence, clear strategic thinker. There is no one better in difficult cases and crises.'
'Very experienced and competent team; reasonable hourly rates, fast response and processing times.'
'Herbert Posser: One of the most competent public law experts in Germany; extensive experience and detailed knowledge; very pragmatic suggestions for clients.'
'The law firm has extensive, in-depth knowledge and, along with legal considerations, also presents the effects on economic processes in detail. The team is extremely flexible when it comes to unexpected work requirements.'
'Outstanding expertise in offshore wind, with recommendations that are always easy to practically implement. Proactive and always well-informed advice. Particularly close to political and legislative developments.'
'Sebastian Lutz-Bachmann: Outstanding experience and knowledge of all legal issues relating to offshore wind energy. Always practical and solution-oriented advice in the best interests of the client. Willing to think “out of the box”.'

Key clients

Airbus Operations GmbH
Amprion GmbH
Bayerische Staatsforsten
Covestro AG
DOW Chemical
EnBW
Hülskens Holding GmbH & Co. KG
innogy SE
LEAG
LMBV
Open Grid Europe GmbH
Ørsted
Peek & Cloppenburg KG
PreussenElektra GmbH
RWE AG
RWE Generation SE
RWE Nuclear GmbH
RWE Power AG
Scandlines Deutschland GmbH
Solvay
Strabag
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe GmbH
Uniper SE
Urenco Limited
Vattenfall Europe Wärme AG
VDA Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.
Volkswagen aG
Wacker Chemie AG
Zeelink GmbH & Co. KG

Work highlights

Representation of Volkswagen AG in two climate disputes against Greenpeace.
Advising LEAG on the construction of the Gigawatt Factory project on former opencast mines.
Project management for RWE AG and RWE Power AG on the coal phase-out.

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