Watson Farley & Williams LLP > Munich, Germany > Firm Profile

‘Watson Farley Williams is one of the leading teams in the offshore wind industry. Their industry knowledge is unique in Germany and spans the entire life cycle of an offshore wind farm; from early development through financing to construction and M&A.’

‘Very high level of commitment, high level of expertise.’

‘In all aspects relating to all core elements and circumstances in proceedings, we were always able to rely on an extremely professional Watson Farley & Williams team. Personal presence, excellent accessibility, detailed knowledge, professional service in small and large matters and ultimately success in court make this law firm an absolute recommendation.’

‘Comprehensive knowledge. A strong, broad team, good communication and practical advice.’

‘Christian Finnern – strong communicator, manages to find practical solutions, high presence in consulting mandates.’

‘Great expertise in shipping – very pragmatic and solution-oriented – always available.’

‘Christian Finnern: very well connected locally and globally in the shipping industry – goal-oriented – very assertive.’

‘Very good international network, connection between English law and German law, broadly positioned across various legal areas in the maritime sector.’

‘Christian Finnern: Conscientious, very well connected, reliable, punctual, highly committed, well versed in content, self-confident demeanor in the interests of the clients.’

‘Great team, always available and very objective and competent in their advice. Good overview of the billing and very structured in the process.’

‘Christian Finnern – in-depth expertise in the field of maritime economics – well connected, pragmatic. Quick understanding of the facts and problems, good global network. And very pleasant to deal with.’

‘Good expertise, strong commitment.’

‘The WFW team was very knowledgeable and worked very diligently. Specialists from various fields were easily involved and were quickly brought up to speed on the transaction.’

‘The team members were always available and responded quickly to inquiries/questions.’

‘It feels like the employees are available 24/7 and are always informed on the same level within their team. For special peripheral issues, experts from the WFW network are easily brought in. The customer and the parties involved are “picked up” and “taken along” in a professional, objective and human way. Billing was very transparent over time, with any additional costs incurred being plausibly derived and explained to the client.’

‘They were very helpful and cooperative, and even under great time pressure they continued to perform very well. In addition, they are very empathetic.’

‘Their in-depth knowledge of renewable energy projects, particularly solar, makes them a very good team in project finance, with a nuanced understanding of regulatory and market dynamics.’

‘The firm’s culture encourages collaboration across practice areas and ensures that clients benefit from a comprehensive range of legal services. This approach is particularly valuable in complex transactions where numerous legal aspects need to be considered.’

‘With offices in key markets, WFW combines global expertise with local knowledge. This dual approach is critical for navigating cross-border projects and understanding the regional regulatory environment.’

‘Christian Bauer is always able to work under pressure at short notice, always able to communicate; short training period for complex issues, deadlines have always been met. ‘

‘The high level of expertise is particularly noteworthy.’

‘Christian Bauer: In my 35 years of work, I have rarely experienced such professional competence and such impeccable and friendly treatment of us and of me as a person.’

‘Great expertise in shipping, very pragmatic and solution-oriented.’

‘Christian Finnern: very well connected locally and globally in the shipping industry – very assertive.’

‘Industry knowledge, pragmatic and solution-oriented.’

‘What certainly makes the WFW team unique is its rapid understanding of sometimes very complex issues. Very comprehensive assessments and legal opinions are prepared without much questioning. The team is very interested in local business conditions in order to quickly put issues into a business context.’

‘Powerful employment law team in terms of both expertise and size.’

‘In negotiations (also with works councils, etc.) a good eye for what is feasible, pragmatic solutions with an eye on the whole.’

‘What impresses me about working with Nikolaus Krienke and his employment team is that the interfaces within the team work so well. No matter who you get, no detail or question falls through the cracks. This level of coordination impresses me every time and sets this team apart from others. In addition, the team is characterised by accessibility, flexibility, up-to-date know-how and the willingness to adapt to client’s circumstances.’

‘I would like to warmly recommend Andreas Wiegreffe as an outstanding lawyer at WFW. His constant availability and his excellent legal knowledge make him an indispensable advisor across all legal matters. Mr. Wiegreffe impresses not only with his in-depth expertise, but also with his creative and well-thought-out approaches in negotiations.’

‘Nikolaus Krienke is up to date with the latest case law and, based on his experience, puts together the building blocks that he finds in a client’s case in a creative and appropriate way for the situation. He is a critical advisor, expert and entrepreneur, so that business management is considered in the background. As a person, I find him to be humorous, creative, reliable and honest. It is fun to solve problems with Mr Krienke.’

‘Nikolaus Krienke: Very experienced and confident. Goes the extra mile for his clients.’

‘The WFW team provides extremely professional advice in the national and international market. The team is characterised by quick accessibility, very broad knowledge and experience in different industries and company sizes.’

‘Friendly and competent team.’

‘Good communication with the law firm. Timely and competent responses to inquiries. Very close to the individuals providing advice.’

‘Watson Farley & Williams LLP left us with a very good impression. The work is carried out quickly and is very easy to understand. The participants’ level of knowledge about our project is very good, we receive very good advice and suggestions for improvement. The accessibility is excellent.’

‘Very good knowledge and quick, precise answers with practical relevance.’

‘WFW is one of the leading law firms in the offshore wind industry. Their industry knowledge is unique in Germany and covers the entire life cycle of an offshore wind farm, from early development through financing to construction and M&A. In addition, they are involved in many significant M&A transactions in various sectors.’

‘Carolin Woggon: Has provided us with excellent and extremely helpful advice, always on time, and the advice always takes into account the factors affecting the offshore wind sector, so you can rely on the advice being relevant and practical. The M&A team has seen it all, so you can rely on their advice being based on many years of experience.’