Ms Rania Kassis > Bech-Bruun > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile

Bech-Bruun
Gdanskgade 18
2150 Nordhavn
Denmark

Work Department

Energy and climate

Position

Specialist Lawyer

Career

Rania Kassis advises Danish and non-Danish enterprises in the energy sector.

For many years, Rania has specialised in energy and climate law. Rania advises on regulatory and contractual issues relating to renewable energy projects as well as offshore energy infrastructure, including wind turbines and oil and gas activities.

Rania has particular knowledge of the development, installation and transfer of solar PV systems. She has, among other things, assisted with the handling of permits and authorisations from public authorities, grid connection, the notification of neighbours scheme laid down in the Promotion of Renewable Energy Act, and other regulatory issues.

Rania has also rendered advice on several commercial contracts in the energy sector, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Rania’s specialist knowledge and special market insight are valuable factors when, for example, advising on new renewable energy initiatives. Rania has, for example, rendered advice on several technologically pioneering projects, including carbon capture and storage projects.

 

Languages

The Scandinavian Languages, English

Memberships

Member, New York State Bar Association

Education

Admitted to the New York Bar (2012)

LLM (2010)

Admission to practice law (2007)

Master of Laws (2004)

Lawyer Rankings

Denmark > Energy

(Rising stars)

Rania Kassis – Bech-Bruun

Bech-Bruun’s full-service energy department has extensive knowledge within the solar and wind industries and is highly specialised in other renewable energy mandates including power-to-X and carbon capture projects. The team also provides advice on large-scale energy infrastructure projects, and matters in the utility and oil and gas sectors, covering transactional, regulatory and contentious work. Johan Weihe leads the team and has significant experience in regulatory matters in the energy and public sectors, including advising on the liberalisation of the waste-to-energy sector as well as carbon capture projects. Per Hemmer is a key name in all areas of energy law, while Rania Kassis focuses on regulatory and contractual mandates.