Noerr‘s notable mandates include acting as lead counsel on cross-border energy projects as a result of its ability to advise clients such as banking consortia and energy companies on project financing, on top of its work in the hydrogen space, such as the funding of hydrogen plants. Since the restructuring of the finance, restructuring and capital markets experts, the energy and infrastructure group are now regularly involved in large, complex restructurings and financings. These are areas of strength for Tibor Fedke, who routinely acts in the structuring of cross-border transactions such as joint ventures and reorganisations. Concession law expert Cornelia Kermel retired in January 2025, but Michèle Gauttier maintains the level of experience in the team due to her previous work in the legal department of one of Germany’s largest energy companies, and is at the forefront of the group’s strength in concession law. Christof Federwisch, who focuses on power generation plants and energy infrastructure, and Katrin Andrä, who adeptly assists private equity-owned companies with bidding and auction processes for joint ventures, oversee the group. Gabriele Haas, who joined the team from Dentons in September 2024, is another key name to note, as well as Christian Mayer, who is key for energy projects relating to new forms of transport.
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- 'Michèle Gauttier has deep knowledge of concession law and an excellent understanding of the practices of network operators, due to her previous work in the legal department of one of Germany’s largest energy companies. Her written submissions are of very high quality, which absolutely stand out compared to other renowned concession law firms.' 'Noerr has an excellent reputation and a large focused Energy & Infrastructure team. There is a go-to-expert for each and every energy related topic.' 'Gabriele Haas is truly an energy law and regulation expert, deeply knowledgeable about these topics, always up to date, and at the same time pragmatic, hands-on, and easy to work with.' 'The team is very professional and responsive. Flexible in dealing with changes during the deal.'
Key clients
- ABO Energy ABO Wind Allianz Alcmene / Liwathon Arcus Infrastructure Capital Minderheitsgesellschafter der Apleona GmbH Bundesregierung / Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr BayWaRe AG/ Steering Committee DNV GL SE Deftpower B.V. EAM Netz GmbH ENTEGA EWR Aktiengesellschaft Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg Foresight HH2E Hamburger Energiewerke Hessisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Energie, Verkehr & Wohnen GEIRI Europe Geodesia Group Landwärme GmbH und Anew Climate
Work highlights
Advised the steering committee of financing banks on the largest restructuring in the German market during the reporting period (including entering into a standstill agreement and granting new (bridging) credit lines to the company).