CBH Rechtsanwälte’s environmental and planning practice continues to consolidate its position in complex infrastructure and urban development mandates, supported by close integration with the construction and real estate group. The practice advises on district developments, real estate transactions and energy-transition projects, including LNG terminals, offshore wind and solar installations, and emerging hydrogen networks. Practice head Stefan Rappen maintains a focus on the planning and operation of major energy and infrastructure projects, while Tassilo Schiffer contributes longstanding experience in construction-related mandates and regulatory advice, including work for the federal network agency.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stefan Rappen is solution-oriented, pragmatic, and well known.’
- ‘What stands out for us is the business mindset in their advice. Instead of thinking from a legal perspective, partners and even young associates are trained with a business mindset to assess any situation not just from a legal but also economic (time/money) perspective. As such, they do not shy away from giving advice that has (calculated) risks, and give us the tools we need to decide if we want to take them. Overall, this makes us feel very well taken care of.’
- ‘Christopher Küas has a wealth of expertise when it comes to planning law in the municipalities of our state in Germany, NRW. He has strong connections with relevant players at the major municipalities, and can effectively negotiate a solution on behalf of us. Tobias Gabriel, in his own right, is a stand-out individual, as he has vast experience both in the complex world of VOB construction contracts and commercial law.'
- ‘The legal department for planning and environment is distinguished by a high level of professional expertise and a strong client focus. Particularly noteworthy is the team’s ability to quickly understand complex requirements and develop practical, solution-oriented approaches.'
- 'CBH Rechtsanwälte stands out with an impressive combination of professional excellence, client orientation and future-oriented consulting culture. The law firm not only offers in-depth legal expertise in numerous specialist areas, but also knows how to prepare complex facts in a practical and understandable way. Particularly noteworthy is the interdisciplinary cooperation within the teams, which makes it possible to handle even demanding mandates efficiently and in a solution-oriented manner. Compared to other law firms, CBH scores with a clear profile, a high level of reliability and a strong understanding of economic contexts.'
- 'The cooperation was characterised by professional strength, reliability and open, solution-oriented cooperation. Tasslo Schiffer is particularly outstanding, convincing with his legal precision, strategic thinking and personal commitment.'
Key clients
- Bundesnetzagentur Bonn
- Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt
- Land Mecklenburg Vorpommern
- Cube Real Estate GmbH
- Autobahn GmBH
- Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf
- Thyssengas H2 GmbH
- Bema Development GmbH
- Die Developer
- Gasunie
Work highlights
Advising the Bundesnetzagentur in Bonn as project manager pursuant to Section 29 NABEG on several projects relating to the expansion of the electricity grid, including the South-East Link and South-East Link Plus.
Handling project management in accordance with Section 43g of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG) for the planning approval of the Spessart-Odenwald pipeline in Hesse. CBH is taking on the entire project management for the Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt in the approval process until the process is completed with the planning approval decision, with a team of approximately seven lawyers. The process is expected to take approximately two years.
Advising Thyssengas H2 GmbH on the expansion of the hydrogen core network, including advising on the necessary regional planning procedures and the planning approval process.
Practice head
Stefan Rappen
Other key lawyers
Tassilo Schiffer; Christopher Küas; Tobias Gabriel