White & Case LLP is renowned for cross-border M&A and financing support and advises major national and international financial institutions, investors and energy companies. The team also has regulatory expertise, which is drawn on in connection with project and transaction support, contract negotiations and disputes. Project financing is another core strength, where the practice advises on power plants, LNG terminals, hydrogen and battery storage projects. Practice head Thomas Burmeister as well as Petra Kistner offer comprehensive expertise, which extends to transactions, regulatory matters and litigation. Jörg Kraffel recently retired and Lisa Reichstein left the team.
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'The team is broad and large. Therefore, we always had contacts available as soon as we needed them. We always received feedback in the shortest possible time.'
'Hans-Georg Schulze provided understandable feedback and always demonstrated professionalism, but above all sympathy, in negotiations with external parties in order to achieve the best possible negotiation result.'
'The team has deep industry knowledge that enables them to identify and propose viable solutions to the inevitable problems that arise in virtually every transaction. In addition, this expertise allows the team to focus on implementing solutions rather than spending time looking for them.'
'Florian Degenhardt contributed his experience, particularly during the important negotiations with the main contractual partner, and was able to explain complex issues in order to achieve the desired result.'
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Hans-Georg Schulze; Florian Degenhardt; Petra Kistner; Thyl Haßler