POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS > Berlin, Germany > Firm Profile
POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS Offices
Palais Holler
KURFÜRSTENDAMM 170
10707 BERLIN
Germany
POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS > The Legal 500 Rankings
Public sector > Commercial administrative law Tier 1
POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS impresses with in-depth expertise in regulatory issues as well as in administrative disputes and has extensive industry knowledge, particularly in the financial services, automotive and energy sectors. These enable the practice to advise both private companies and public sector clients on important economic and political issues: in addition to setting up Covid-19 rescue packages in the financial services sector, the team is involved in various proceedings pertaining to the regulation of diesel vehicles and advises companies on related environmental issues concerning the coal phase-out. Key contacts include Benedikt Wolfers
, who has many years of experience in banking supervisory law and handles regulatory issues in the transport sector, and Burkard Wollenschläger, who, in addition to various proceedings in the automotive industry, also advises on price regulation in the water sector. With the arrival of counsel Frederic Geber from Hengeler Mueller in February 2023, the team also gained an experienced advisor on AI topics in the financial services sector and in relation to autonomous driving systems. Other key lawyers:
Benedikt Wolfers; Burkard Wollenschläger; Herbert Posser; Charlotte Harms; Frederic Geber
Testimonials
‘Quick accessibility of relevant lawyers, immediate recording of relevant facts, response to client needs.’
‘Excellent at grasping complex issues and presenting them simply.’
‘High legal competence, solution-oriented approach. This firm’s focus is on public law, particularly in the areas of energy, climate and related areas. In addition to its ability to accurately analyse often complex legal situations surrounding these issues, this also requires a precise grasp of the political context. This competence sets the law firm PSWP apart in a special way.’
‘Burkard Wollenschläger: Stylistically an ace! Charlotte Harms: Very good briefs.’
‘First-class team, always working on new and difficult matters. It’s a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Benedikt Wolfers: A brilliant lawyer.’
‘High efficiency and competence. Excellent accessibility.’
‘Burkard Wollenschläger: Excellent contact in the automotive sector. Always available, efficient and reliable.’
Key clients
Axel Springer S.E.
Bayern LB
Berliner Wasserbetriebe
BP Europa SE
BS Energy
Bundesnetzagentur
Deutsche Wohnen AG
Deutsche Wohnen S.E.
Freistaat Bayern, Staatsministerium der Finanzen und für Heimat
Freistaat Bayern, Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie
Freistaat Bayern, Staatsregierung
Goggo Networks
Hamburger Wasserwerke GmbH
Helaba
Juris GmbH
Landesbank Hessen Thüringen
Landesbausparkasse West
MediaMarktSaturn
Peek & Cloppenburg
Provinzial NordWest Holding AG
Ree Technology
Sparkasse Koblenz
Sparkasse Rhein-Nahe
Stadt Düsseldorf
Stadtwerke Görlitz
Strabag
Volkswagen AG
Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 1
POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS specialises in public law and impresses with a wide range of expertise in environmental and planning matters, which large companies in the aviation, automotive and energy sectors regularly rely on. For instance, the team advises on various transformation projects related to the energy transition, including coal phase-outs, wind and solar park developments and hydrogen projects; environmental regulation expert Niclas Hellermann in particular assists with numerous approval proceedings in this context. The team further possesses strong litigation skills: Wolf Spieth, who is considered an expert for climate policy projects, represents both private companies and public sector clients in climate lawsuits and in public law proceedings. Constitutional lawyer Herbert Posser represents companies in large and complex planning approval proceedings, while Benedikt Wolfers is a sought-after contact for regulatory issues, particularly for clients in the automotive industry. Katja Schramm advises on the storage of radioactive waste and the nuclear phase-out. Other key lawyers:
Wolf Spieth; Herbert Posser; Benedikt Wolfers; Niclas Hellermann; Katja Schramm; Justus Quecke; Marcus Liedtke
Testimonials
‘Outstanding legal expertise; binding and understandable advice that also reaches non-legal colleagues; very good accessibility and adherence to deadlines.’
‘Wolfgang Spieth and Niclas Hellermann: They are characterised by their quick understanding of our questions and their precise answers, which makes collaboration very efficient.’
‘Highly specialised boutique offering with a very strong team that can cover all regulatory topics in breadth and depth. Fast and pragmatic, excellent in litigation, for me it is one of the absolute top addresses in Germany.’
‘Wolf Spieth: Brilliant strategist, one of the absolute superstars in his field. Always at the forefront of legal developments, pragmatic and not doctrinaire, very solution-oriented with great negotiation skills. Very experienced, innovative.’
‘In particular, Justus Quecke, Niclas Hellermann, Marcus Liedtke and Wolf Spieth work closely with the clients’ legal department staff. Special legal problems are solved by the team in cooperation with the client. Working with Justus Quecke in particular is extremely pleasant and successful. The client’s special features are responded to with strategic foresight and these are fully and successfully taken into account when handling the case. Accessibility is guaranteed at all times and changing situations are responded to in a sound and competent manner in a very short time.’
‘Excellent network in science. Strategic thinking, the client’s requirements are almost always anticipated.’
‘Niclas Hellermann: Always stays precise and to the point. Thinks and advises proactively. Justus Quecke: Excellent in dealing with and structuring even very complex and multi-layered issues.’
‘Forward-thinking with a 360-degree view, partners stand for legal excellence, strategic approach and political tact. Triple AAA team.’
Key clients
Airbus Operations GmbH
Amprion GmbH
Bayerische Staatsforsten
Covestro AG
DOW Chemical
EnBW
Hülskens Holding GmbH & Co. KG
innogy SE
LEAG
LMBV
Open Grid Europe GmbH
Ørsted
Peek & Cloppenburg KG
PreussenElektra GmbH
RWE AG
RWE Generation SE
RWE Nuclear GmbH
RWE Power AG
Scandlines Deutschland GmbH
Solvay
Strabag
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe GmbH
Uniper SE
Urenco Limited
Vattenfall Europe Wärme AG
VDA Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.
Volkswagen aG
Wacker Chemie AG
Zeelink GmbH & Co. KG
Industry focus > Energy
POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS > Firm Profile
The firm: POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS was founded by a team of highly experienced partners and lawyers with the aim of providing high-quality, national and international advice and problem-solving in the entire range of commercially relevant regulation and environmental law. We emerged from the leading environmental and regulatory practice of one of the major international law firms.
We have more than 20 years exceptional experience and knowledge of regulatory and environmental-law projects that have broken new ground in the legal and economic development of Germany and Europe.
POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS has extensive experience of highly complex cases with economic and political significance.
We know the sectors and cases in which regulation and environmental law become relevant:
Energy and climate regulation: We have been at the forefront of pivotal energy law projects and have helped to shape Germany’s energy transition from nuclear exit through to coal exit to offshore wind energy. We know all the issues, our team brings together outstanding experience and competence in the field of energy, climate regulation and climate litigation.
Automotive and new mobility: The regulatory challenges in the automotive sector are international and carry high liability risks. We know the technical foundations as well as all the hurdles and phases where regulatory advice is needed.
Industry and environment: We have got vast expertise in obtaining licenses to operate for major industrial projects and we give advice on the entire range of environmental law relating to industrial production, including transactions and dealing with NGOs and the public.
Finance and insurance: We advise on transactions and structural questions for public banks and insurance companies as well as on the regulation of financial markets, European banking supervision and bank liquidation.
Infrastructure and transport: We help clients with the making, securing and defending of their infrastructure project – from regional planning, line management and urban land use planning to complex approval procedures and planning law. We also provide innovative ideas for efficient regulations for the safeguarding of major infrastructure projects, for the inclusion of stakeholders and the public and for the defence of projects before courts.
Mining, water and raw materials: With our decades of expertise in mining law, mineral extraction and water management, we have shaped the legal landscape for companies and the state.
State and Europe: Both the state and the European Union change the landscape for companies by regulations and treaties. We are more than familiar with these instruments and the opportunities and risks they bring.
For more information about the firm´s experience please go to www.pswp.de.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wolf Friedrich Spieth | wolf.spieth@pswp.de | +49 30 814 542 400 | |
| Dr. Herbert Posser | herbert.posser@pswp.de | +49 211 542 620 00 | |
| Dr. Benedikt Wolfers | benedikt.wolfers@pswp.de | +49 30 814 542 400 | |
| Dr. Burkard Wollenschläger | burkard.wollenschlaeger@pswp.de | +49 30 814 542 400 | |
| Niclas Hellermann, LL.M. | niclas.hellermann@pswp.de | +49 39 814 542 400 | |
| Katja Schramm | katja.schramm@pswp.de | +49 211 542 620 00 | |
| Sebastian Lutz-Bachmann | sebastian.lutz-bachmann@pswp.de | +49 39 814 542 400 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Niclas Hellermann | Partner | View Profile |
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Dr Wolf Spieth | Partner | View Profile |
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Dr Benedikt Wolfers | Partner | View Profile |
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Dr Burkard Wollenschläger | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Partners : 7 Associates : 17Languages
German EnglishClient Testimonials
TESTIMONIAL: “Many years of experience bundled in the firm is exceptional. In particular, the enormous experience at the interface of business and politics is priceless.”
TESTIMONIAL: “Exceptional expertise in environmental law and regulation. In my estimation, no other practice can match this level of excellence. The team impresses with extreme commitment and very resilient statements. It is a real pleasure to work with them, both professionally and during their dealings with each other. This is even more true, while working with intense timelines and critical issues. The wealth of experience and their network are of enormous importance to our company”.
TESTIMONIAL: “Major public law mandates of great political significance, leading environmental law boutique in Germany. Practice stands out for the international nature of its mandates and more than 20 years of experience of the partners”
TESTIMONIAL: “Outstanding service and expertise, absolute adherence to deadlines, promptness, very friendly, attorneys at eye level”, “great practical relevance”
TESTIMONIAL: “Very high technical understanding and fast comprehension; open uncomplicated direct cooperation; high understanding for non-lawyers as well as cordial cooperation despite the difficulty of the topics”.
TESTIMONIAL: “Outstanding know-how, also in details; distinct understanding of the commercial background; eye for what is practically and realistically feasible; comprehensive forensic experience”.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Chemical
TESTIMONIAL: Many years of experience bundled in the firm is exceptional. Practice stands out for the international nature of its mandates and more than 20 years of experience of the partners. In particular, the enormous experience at the interface of business and politics is priceless.
CLIENT: Energy
TESTIMONIAL: Major public law mandates of great political significance, leading environmental law boutique in Germany. Exceptional expertise in environmental law and regulation. In my estimation, no other practice can match this level of excellence. The wealth of experience and their network are of enormous importance to our company.
CLIENT: International UK lawyer
TESTIMONIAL: Posser Spieth Wolfers and Partners are by a county mile the leading German Environment & Climate Change Law Firm. Having worked with you and your partners for many years I would have no hesitation in recommending your firm to any of my clients.
CLIENT: Public banking sector
TESTIMONIAL: Outstanding service and expertise, absolute adherence to deadlines, promptness, very friendly, attorneys at eye level; great practical relevance.
CLIENT: Automotive
TESTIMONIAL: Very high technical understanding and fast comprehension; open uncomplicated direct cooperation; high understanding for non-lawyers as well as cordial cooperation despite the difficulty of the topics.
CLIENT: Automotive
TESTIMONIAL: Outstanding know-how, also in details; distinct understanding of the commercial background; eye for what is practically and realistically feasible; comprehensive forensic experience. The team impresses with extreme commitment and very resilient statements. It is a real pleasure to work with them, both professionally and during their dealings with each other. This is even more true, while working with intense timelines and critical issues.
- Public sector > Commercial administrative law
- Public sector > Planning and environment
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Industry focus > Energy