Instructed by a client base ranging from infrastructure funds to German asset management companies, Gleiss Lutz is often involved in the construction of energy projects, with a notably varied client roster which the group advises on matters such as the construction of battery storage facilities. The group is noted by clients for its strong presence in M&A deals, including renewable energy joint ventures involving the joint development of offshore wind farms, which benefit from the knowledge of Lars Kindler, a renewable sector expert who is regularly involved in advising on wind turbine projects. Jacob von Andreae, whose public law expertise is a driving force behind the group’s advice to public sector clients, leads the team together with Cornelia Topf, an M&A lawyer who excels in advising international funds in the energy and infrastructure sector. Lisa Kappler is a key name for ESG compliance. The group also collaborates closely with the firm’s financing team, and notably with Eva Reudelhuber, a corporate finance expert.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team was always available at short notice, provided well-founded assessments in advance over the phone, and then explained the issues to be discussed clearly and precisely.'
- 'The legal advice was conveyed clearly and convincingly.'
- 'Excellent knowledge, practical approach.'
- 'Good coordination between the team members. Solid capability in negotiation of M&A deals.'
- 'Cornelia Topf is solution oriented.'
- 'Marc Ruttloff stands out for his strategic thinking and deep understanding of complex regulatory issues. His advice is always clear, reliable, and highly solution oriented.'
- 'Impressive impact in terms of team strength and processing time.'
- 'The team had great responsiveness, overall approach and forward thinking. They were great at keeping strategic aspects at hand.'
- 'Gleiss Lutz combines deep industry knowledge with a clear understanding of the legal challenges we face. Whether it's renewable energy, power generation, grid expansion, or energy trading – their advice is always first-rate. What sets them apart is their ability to deliver not only top-tier legal expertise but also practical and creative solutions.'
Key clients
- TotalEnergies Renewables
- Apollo Global Management
- MEAG
- Qualitas Energy
- Pioneer Point
- NeXtWind
- United Internet
- Joint venture of Airport Munich and Deutsche Lufthansa
- Uniper Kraftwerke
- AGGM Austrian Gas Grid Management
- LichtBlick
- SEGRO
- Vindpanel
- ads-tec Energy
- Berylls Group
- Apparent
Work highlights
Advising TotalEnergies Renewables SAS on joint ventures with RWE AG for the joint development and operation of two offshore wind farms in the North Sea.
Advising Apollo Global Management on the German part of the acquisition of a majority stake in OEG Energy Group.
Advising ads-tec on project development for large-scale battery storage systems and charging infrastructure.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lisa Kappler
Practice head
Jacob von Andreae; Cornelia Topf
Other key lawyers
Tim Weber; Eva Reudelhuber; Marc Ruttloff; Lars Kindler; Lisa Kappler