Hogan Lovells International LLP focuses on transaction and project support and offers longstanding expertise in project financing, which is routinely called upon by banking consortia and energy companies in connection with cross-border instructions. The firm’s regulatory practice, Alexander Koch and counsel Tobias Flasbarth are key contacts here, is also well versed in transaction support and covers regulatory matters pertaining to hydrogen projects and issues regarding the Gas Storage Act. Practice head Matthias Hirschmann comprehensively advises on all energy-related aspects of M&A transactions, takeovers and joint ventures, which was further strengthened in January 2024 with the arrival of M&A experts Thomas Dörmer and Tim Heitling from Dentons. Head of the financing practice Carla Luh impresses with expertise in international project financing, which is regularly called upon by banks, sponsors, borrowers and investors. Stefan Schröder (regulatory law) joined Freshfields in February 2024.
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'The team is very pragmatic and solution-oriented and equipped with very good specialist knowledge.'
'I can particularly recommend Tim Heitling and Thomas Dörmer. Both are very pragmatic, with the right focus on the key risks.'
'The team is outstanding in terms of content, very pragmatic and solution-oriented. I can particularly recommend the partners Tim Heitling and Thomas Dörmer without reservation.'
'In particular, the focus on the essentials is a big difference to other law firms. They help clients to focus on the right risks and offer very good solutions.'
'Excellent, highly experienced practice for energy transactions.'
'Excellently networked, very experienced practice.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carla Luh
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tobias Flasbarth
Practice head
Matthias Hirschmann
Other key lawyers
Carla Katharina Luh ; Christian Knütel; Tobias Faber; Tobias Flasbarth; Tim Heitling ; Thomas Dörmer; Daniel Neudecker