Energy Law

Energy law is complex and multifaceted.

Since my legal traineeship at one of the Big Four advisory firms, I have gained hands-on experience across almost every area of this field – from municipal energy supply and project development to industrial energy management and regulation.

Concessions and Municipal Energy Projects

I gained my first experience in energy law advising on network concession procedures – representing both municipalities and utilities.
I assisted in concession tenders under Section 46 of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG), from the development of evaluation criteria and legal guidance throughout the process to the often unavoidable court proceedings that follow.
Another focus of my work has been in the field of renewable energy projects.
I have advised municipal utilities, local authorities, and project developers throughout all stages – from land acquisition and zoning to public building and permitting law, and the corporate implementation of municipal participation models.
I have also supported district heating and geothermal projects, covering everything from municipal financing and procurement procedures to construction-law disputes.

Industrial Energy Law

As in-house counsel in an industrial group, I have experienced the importance of energy law first-hand.
My work focuses on energy procurement, energy and electricity tax law, relief and exemption schemes, and energy and climate aspects in large-scale projects.
I also advise on energy compliance, network connection issues, and the regulatory framework for industrial energy management.

Key Areas of Practice

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)
Energy and Electricity Tax Law, including relief schemes (e.g. special equalisation scheme, electricity price compensation)
Energy Compliance and Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001)
Public Funding and EU State Aid Law in the energy sector
Green Gases, Green and Blue Hydrogen (RFNBO)
Municipal Energy Projects and Public-Private Partnership
Concession Procedures under Section 46 of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG)
Grid Connection, Network Charges, and Self-Supply Models
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) – legal structuring and negotiation
Renewable Energy Project Development (land acquisition, lease agreements, corporate structuring, citizen and municipal participation, permitting)
Regulatory Matters under the EnWG, EEG, KWKG, BEHG, and KSpTG
Contract Drafting and Negotiation (electricity, gas, heat, supply, and feed-in agreements)
District Heating and Geothermal Projects

Legal and Commercial Solutions

I would be pleased to discuss your project in an initial, non-binding consultation and to develop a legally sound and economically viable solution together with you.