Ensuring energy supplies and tackling climate change – these are the main challenges facing the energy sector today. Investments in renewable energy sources and the use of new technologies are rapidly growing in importance. Nevertheless, a quick and reliable legal framework is just as important for stakeholders looking to seize the opportunities of the energy transition.
Energy law comprises complex rules of national and international law and is subject to continuous change. This makes it even more important to know the potential legal pitfalls and to stay up to date through continuous project work. GvW is able to offer both because the members of our Energy Law practice group have specialised exclusively in energy management law for many years. We support our clients by offering them a dedicated contact who works with them to solve any issues their company might face throughout a project. The size of our firm also allows us to call upon specialised colleagues working in related fields when necessary.
Development and operation of power generation projects
Regulation of electricity, gas and hydrogen networks
Approval and construction of energy lines
Energy distribution and trading
Law of renewable energy
District heating law
Energy sector transactions and projects
E-mobility
Hydrogen Digital business models
Energy contract law (including the German laws governing general terms and conditions)
Public procurement in the energy sector
Antitrust law in the energy sector
Energy taxation law and radiation protection law (incl. deconstruction of facilities, temporary and final disposal)
Our lawyers advise all businesses that are governed by the framework of energy law. This is no longer confined to the usual energy producing, energy supply and energy trading companies. GvW’s special expertise and industry experience is in high demand not only from manufacturing industrial companies but also from companies in high-energy sectors such as the real estate or mobility sectors. Moreover, our firm counts many cities and municipalities among its clients.
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