Greenberg Traurig Germany has a varied client base formed of pipeline operators, transmission and storage system operators. Martin Borning is turned to by companies looking to decrease their carbon footprint in accordance with the energy transition, and is key for hydrogen projects, forming just one part of the team-wide advice in hydrogen derivatives, synthetic fuels, and CCS projects. The wider group is also proficient in renewable energy projects. Dieter Neumann and Martin Hamer are also key team members.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They understand the client's requirements very well, focussing on solutions. Good atmosphere in the team.’
  • ‘Martin Borning is our go-to person for several green gas and CO2 matters. His profound understanding of the business and our products makes it easy to work with him. He is available at short notice and gives pragmatic advice.’

Key clients

  • ENGIE group
  • Fertiglobe plc
  • Lion Storage Mufasa II B.V.
  • VINCI Concessions Deutschland GmbH
  • NaTran S.A. (formerly GRTgaz S.A.)
  • Enpal B.V.
  • Cellcentric

Work highlights

Advised Fertiglobe on the successful bid for a €397 million green ammonia offtake agreement tendered by the German H2Global Foundation.
Advised Lion Storage on the development of a 1.5 GWh BESS project at the Dutch North Sea coast (Project Mufasa).
Advised NaTran S.A. (formerly GRTgaz S.A.) on a cooperation to establish on the German border a 100km cross-border pure hydrogen transmission system (Project mosaHYc).
Practice head

Martin Borning

Other key lawyers

Dieter Neumann; Martin Hamer