Under the leadership of Thomas VolandClifford Chance advises national and international clients on constitutional, state aid and regulatory issues as well as on compliance matters at German and European level. The team has particular expertise in the mobility, infrastructure, healthcare and technology sectors. State aid issues pertaining to the energy transition, such as investments in net zero projects, grid expansion and battery storage, as well as those in the automotive sector represent another mainstay; the latter frequently concerns the construction of battery factories.

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Key clients

  • Asterion Industrial Partners
  • LBS West und LBS Nord
  • Harbour Energy
  • German LNG Terminal GmbH
  • Macquarie Asset Management

Work highlights

  • Advising German LNG Terminal GmbH on the planning, construction and operation of one of the first German liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Brunsbüttel.
  • Advising an internationally active OEM on the creation of an information collection system to comply with the requirements of the FSR as well as advising on procurement proceedings in accordance with the FSR.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Voland