Raue has a niche in state aid disputes in the energy sector due to Hans Heller, an expert in energy state aid law. Elsewhere, the practice displays a strength in regulatory assistance, a cornerstone of the practice, as well as benefitting from an increase in international clients. Christian von Hammerstein oversees the team, and is a specialist regarding complex infrastructure projects and offshore wind. Clients include operators of energy plants, in particular renewable plants. Moreover, the team is often involved in litigation, such as complex arbitration and annulment proceedings, and disputes at EU level. Stephan Koch is key for acquisition of numerous energy storage projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Extremely efficient. Very effective. Customised, tailored solutions.’
- ‘Keen perception of issues. Very strong application of legal expertise and delivering very elaborate and working solutions.’
Key clients
- Westlake / Westlake Vinnolit
- Hanseatic Energy Hub GmbH
- Benteler Group
- ABO Energy GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Alpiq AG
- Caeli Wind GmbH
- CMB Management GmbH
- decarbon1ze GmbH
- diveo GmbH
- EDF Deutschland
- Elysium Solar GmbH
- EnBW Energie Badenwürttemberg AG / Netze Regional GmbH
Work highlights
Represented 22 operators of renewable energy plants constitutional complaint proceedings (1 BvR 460/23, 1 BvR 611/23) against profit skimming under the Electricity Price Brake Act before the Federal Constitutional Court.
Representing Hanseatic Energy Hub (Stade LNG terminal) in an annulment action against state aid decision (nine-digit Euro amount) for competing Brunsbüttel LNG terminal at EU General Court (T-309/24).
Lawyers
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Practice head
Christian von Hammerstein
Other key lawyers
Helena Schutte; Louise Fußy; Hans Heller; Stephan Koch