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At ARQIS, environmental and planning matters are handled within its Public & Regulatory Law practice. Instructions often concern ESG, sustainability, the energy transition and the new EU Green Deal. The client base includes energy suppliers, project financiers and construction companies, whom the group assists with administrative and planning approval procedures and environmental investigations as well as building permits; it further advises on water, nature conservation and mining law, while also being experienced in both contracts and litigation. In January 2024, practice head Friedrich Gebert made partner; he deals with ESG issues and is also experienced in litigation . Astrid Seehafer, who is experienced in product compliance, joined Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in November 2024.
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  • 'Fast, competent, very solution-oriented.'

  • 'Broadly equipped team with very committed and competent lawyers. Communication and coordination always takes place completely smoothly and in a cooperative manner. We use Arqis' resources in different situations (general advice, projects, transactions, etc.) and access them as if they were part of our legal department. This integration works excellently and I am grateful for Arqis' support. I also find its sound pragmatism and clear recommendations to be extremely good, which in my view set Arqis apart from many other large law firms.'

  • 'I would like to highlight Friedrich Gebert, who plays a key role in ensuring that the interaction between Arqis' lawyers and our legal department works so well. Mr. Gebert has a broad knowledge base and a straightforward and friendly manner that makes coordination easy. There are always short paths and quick decisions. Billing is always fair and we often receive discounts on invoices without having actively asked for them.'

  • 'Fast, competent, very client-oriented.'

Key clients

  • Ampermo GmbH
  • Bürgersolarpark GmbH
  • Delivery Hero SE
  • DONETZ Dortmunder Netz GmbH
  • Dortmunder Energie- und Wasserversorgung GmbH
  • Getir Germany GmbH
  • Lausitzer- und Mitteldeutsche Bergbau-Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
  • Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.
  • RST Recycling und Sanierung Thale GmbH
  • SachsenEnergie AG

Work highlights

  • Advising Dortmunder Energie- und Wasserversorgung GmbH on gas, electricity, hydrogen, renewable energies and charging infrastructure as well as related legal disputes.
  • Advising Sunfire GmbH on all legal issues relating to the regulation of hydrogen and the ramp-up of the company's industrialisation.
  • Advising Lausitzer- und Mitteldeutsche Bergbau-Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH on environmental and administrative issues.

Lawyers

Practice head

Friedrich Gebert