Norton Rose Fulbright‘s dedicated energy law experts focus on renewables, especially offshore wind, and collaborate with a diverse client roster, such as European private equity investors who are committed to facilitating the energy transition. This client base also extends to a range of banks, industrial companies, developers, financial investors, and oil companies. Klaus Bader is at the helm, a lawyer who focuses on transactions in the energy sector, joint ventures and restructurings, as well as minority stake acquisitions, in which the wider group is also vastly experienced. Wenzel Richter was promoted to partner in December 2025 and stands out for advice on corporate issues related to the energy transition.
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Testimonials
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- 'Klaus Bader and Wenzel Richter did a great job assisting us.'
- 'Norton Rose Fulbright's team did a great job throughout the transaction. They were very much invested, and provided solid advice during the transaction.'
Key clients
- BP
- Iqony
- TotalEnergies
- Ancala Partners
- Brookfield
- EQT
- InfraRed Capital Partners
- MEAG
- Omnes Capital
- European Investment Bank (EIB), Japan Bank for International Cooperation, ING and Mizuho as well as Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)
- ING
- Kommunalkredit Austria
Work highlights
Advising BP on the establishment of a joint venture with energy supplier JERA.
Advising BESS developer Green Flexibility on a €400 million investment received from Partners Group.
Advising Omnes Capital on a transaction involving the sale of a majority stake in ILOS Projects.
Practice head
Klaus Bader
Other key lawyers
Wenzel Richter; Veit Sahlfeld