okl & partner impresses with in-depth expertise in large infrastructure and industrial projects and advises on approval and planning approval procedures, emission control and waste and circular economy issues. Also noteworthy is its expertise in policy-related fundamental proceedings, such as defending clients against climate actions. Anno Oexle often assists with industrial and infrastructure projects and is also well versed in environmental criminal law. He jointly heads the practice with Alexander de Diego (climate protection law, contract drafting and ESG compliance) and Rainer Geesmann (specialist planning law and emission control). In October 2024, Lars Otto joined from EY Law as a salary partner; his focus areas include circular economy, product regulation and infrastructure.
Testimonials
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- 'One-stop shop for the circular economy. The law firm assists clients with the entire spectrum of entire waste law up to the end of the waste, i.e. into product law - including civil liability. One of the very few law firms in Germany that has actually embarked on the transformation path and accompanies clients on the way to a climate and resource-friendly future with an eye on a business case for the client. The future is at play here and good legal advice makes you want to get into the circular economy. It has what it takes to become one of the big law firms in Germany, because it has the DNA of the future.'
- 'Anno Oexle: The Pope of Waste Shipment Law. No other firm on the market has more expertise in law and practice.'
Key clients
- PreZero Group
- DHL Group / Deutsche Post AG
Work highlights
- Advice to the Lower Saxony State Office for Water Management, Coastal Protection and Nature Conservation (NLWKN) as project developer on the planning approval procedures and water law permit procedures for the LNG terminal Wilhelmshaven I (Höegh Experanza) and the LNG terminal Wilhelmshaven II (Excellerate Excelsior). In addition, representation of NLWKN in legal proceedings brought by Deutsche Umwelthilfe against the water law permit for LNG terminal Wilhelmshaven I before the Federal Administrative Court.
- Environmental compliance investigation for the entire Currenta Group with around 60 facilities ranging from container terminals to landfills, incineration plants and power plants.