CMS
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CMS has a strong grasp of the pan-European energy market, meaning the group is well placed to handle cross-border natural gas extraction projects, supplementing this with a focus on infrastructure, storage and hydrogen projects. Ursula Steinkemper heads up the team and is the forefront of the group’s regular work advising clients on planning procedures for storage projects. In addition, Holger Kraft is well versed in project financing and energy-related transactions. Shaghayegh Smousavi is key both for litigation, representing clients in German Federal Constitutional Court, and regional courts, and for M&A. On the regulatory side, the group is highly engaged in gas price adjustments and network regulation. At associate level, Marc Riede stands out for both conventional and renewable energy expertise, such as the financing of numerous power stations, onshore and offshore wind farms as well as photovoltaic power plants. Former Of Counsel Fritz von Hammerstein retired in 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'Shaghayegh Smousavi is outstanding, with extensive industry knowledge, and an excellent network which enables her to provide lots of different perspectives on topics, yet being very clear in her advice. She also displays creative thinking, a super high work ethic and engagement, and exceptional contributions both in M&A and in court.'
- 'Absolutely outstanding positioning as M&A and energy related legal advisor in Germany.'
Key clients
- 50Hertz Transmission GmbH (50Hertz)
- GASCADE Gastransport GmbH
Work highlights
Advising VPI, which is backed by the independent energy trader Vitol, on planned investments of up to €450million in battery projects in Germany.