The team at Linklaters combines its energy sector expertise with a cross-practice approach, meaning the group is well placed to advise on a range of asset classes, from renewables to conventional energy. Significantly, the team acts in complex restructuring projects and cross-border renewable energy projects to assist with the green energy transition, such as those involving large power plants. Thomas Schulz runs the team and often leads the group’s presence in such projects. The broader group is well-established within M&A in the energy industry, epitomised by regular assistance with acquiring minority stakes in large German energy companies. Among the group’s other standout practitioners are Julia Sack, who is well versed in transaction support and contract law, and Laura Marx-Pfälzner, who is frequently prominent in the group’s alternative and renewable energy mandates, and is also a key contact for service contract advice.
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  • 'The team works very well together. Very good "outside the box" thinking to create solutions for the clients.'
  • 'Availability is good.'
  • 'Excellent experience, outstanding responsiveness and very practical advice.'
  • 'Outstanding understanding of the business needs and a very practical approach.'

Key clients

  • Amprion
  • Anew Climate
  • Banco Santander
  • BlackRock
  • BMWK
  • Deutsche Energy Terminal
  • E.ON
  • ENGIE
  • Glennmont Partners
  • LEAG
  • PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V
  • OMV
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries Limited
  • TenneT TSO
  • Uniper
  • Verbund

Work highlights

Advising PGGM Vermogensbeheer on the sale of a minority stake of 27.4% in PGGM's operating offshore wind farm Baltic 2 (288 MW) to Vårgrønn in Germany.
Advising Anew Climate on the acquisition of certain assets and contracts of Landwärme, a Munich-based company specialising in the trading of biomethane and greenhouse gas quotas.
Advising Banco Santander on the financing of The Kansai Electric Power Co. for the acquisition of a 49% stake in the offshore wind farm Wind-anker from Iberdrola S.A.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Thomas Schulz
Thomas Schulz
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Thomas Schulz

Other key lawyers

Michal Hlásek; Jens Hollinderbäumer; Julia Sack; Laura Marx-Pfälzner