DLA Piper is well versed in transaction support, including cross-border matters thanks to the international network. The team acts with an industry focus on renewable energies and gas. Other core strengths are the assistance with the energy supply of large data centers, where practice head Michael Cieslarczyk is a key contact, advising on both energy law and contract law matters. Financing expert Wolfram Distler's client roster includes international companies, private equity investors and financial institutions, while Christopher Ollech covers regulatory issues and has particular expertise in e-mobility.
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Testimonials
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'Short lead times, competent handling of the matter, broad expertise - have the opportunity to bring in additional technical experts in-house quickly and flexibly.'
'Outstanding level of commitment. The team deals with the issues of the specific mandates in detail and knows how to guide the client safely through complex and multi-dimensional issues. In its practice, the team relies on the literal full-service approach.'
'DLA is a true market leader in European energy trading and one of the few firms with real experts in structuring commercial energy transactions.'
Key clients
- BASF
- Blackstone
- CyrusOne
- Energy Traders Europe
- Uniper
- Uniper Renewables
- ESF Elbe‑Stahlwerke Feralpi GmbH
- GLP
- NORD/LB
- NORD/LB, LBBW und Rabobank
Work highlights
Advising BASF on its partnership with Vattenfall for the German offshore wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2, which includes an acquisition of 49% of the project shares by BASF from Vattenfall.
Advising EWE and its subsidiary Riffgat on the conclusion of a long-term PPA from the Riffgat offshore wind farm to a Dutch offshore gas exploration platform.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Michael Cieslarczyk
Other key lawyers
Christopher Ollech; Wolfram Distler