Osborne Clarke most recently supported various energy-related transactions and financing matters, with recent instructions pertaining to wind and solar energy as well as battery storage. Other mainstays include the advice on contract drafting as well as related regulatory issues; this expertise was strengthened in April 2024 with the arrival of Martin Geipel from Noerr. Practice head Daniel Breuer focuses on renewable energies, PPAs, asset management as well as litigation.
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'Excellent team with outstanding expertise in the energy industry.'
'Competent advice, quick response and very pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.'
- 'Excellent team, proactive and with a very business oriented approach.'
- 'Unique track record in renewable energy.'
'Very good cooperation. Fast and very qualified advice.'
'I particularly value Osborne Clarke for the combination of pragmatic consulting style and outstanding specialist knowledge, combined with commercial expertise.'
- 'In the area of project development and transactions, we benefit enormously from Osborne Clarke's extensive experience in structuring transactions, cooperations and project development, as well as from the firm's excellent network in the market for renewable expertise.'
- 'Small dedicated team with a highly pragmatic and flexible engagement model that can adapt to unpredictable schedules.'
Key clients
- ABO Wind AG
- CloudHQ
- Enpax GmbH
- Entrix GmbH
- GP JOULE Hydrogen / GP JOULE Plus / GP JOULE Projects
- PNE AG
- Rossmann Beteiligungs GmbH
- Vattenfall Energy Trading GmbH
- Breeze Two
- DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing
Work highlights
Advising GP JOULE Hydrogen / GP JOULE Plus / GP JOULE Projects on PPAs in connection with joint ventures and ongoing project development.
Advising Rossmann Beteiligungs GmbH and Dirk Rossmann GmbH on the establishment of a Rossmann energy company under the Eco.Power label and the implementation of projects in the field of renewable energies and structured electricity procurement, which serves the complete electricity supply of over 2,000 Rossmann locations, including the transport and logistics chain.
Contractual and regulatory advice to Enpax GmbH (hereinafter: Flexa GmbH), a joint venture between Enpal BV and Entrix GmbH, regarding the planned construction of a virtual power plant.
Lawyers
Practice head
Daniel Breuer
Other key lawyers
Martin Geipel; Anna von Bremen