Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's environmental and planning expertise is regularly called upon in the context of large energy transition projects, including photovoltaics, wind energy and green hydrogen, and applied in planning approval and authorisation procedures as well as in relation to climate protection law, nature conservation law and decarbonisation. The team routinely cooperates with its energy and procurement teams, which equips the practice with additional expertise in emission control and planning permission procurement for urban and district developments. This is complemented by expertise in mining and space law as well as in ESG and tax issues; for the latter, Sabrina Desens is one of the key contacts. The practice is headed by Stefan Altenschmidt, who is experienced in climate protection and emissions trading law, and water and waste law specialist Gernot-Rüdiger Engel.
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Testimonials
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'Reliability, comprehensive service in depth, broad spectrum of advice.'
'Quick reactions coupled with in-depth knowledge characterise the good and trusting cooperation.'
'Stefan Altenschmidt works very practically .'
'Knowledgeable, experienced, pragmatic. Gets to the point quickly. Work has high practical applicability.'
'Structured and transparent derivation of decision-making bases and decision-making processes. The result is considered exemplary by the responsible supervisory authority. It was important to combine law and technology in a coherent argument.'
'Sabrina Desens was able to adapt very well to the different ways of thinking and approaches of the project participants and thus achieve a structured, constructive and effective goal achievement while taking into account respective concerns.'
'Very good coverage of public and corporate law interaction by a mixed team of relevant experts.'
'Tobias Leidinger has excellent expertise in mining law and its peculiarities.'
Key clients
- Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH
- Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke
- BP Europa SE
- RWE AG
- E.ON
- Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG
- Verallia Deutschland AG
- Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH
- ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH
- SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS Deutschland GmbH
Work highlights
Advising Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH on the billion-dollar conversion of steelworks to future steel production using green hydrogen.
Advising the State of Berlin on design and negotiation of development contracts for a large Berlin residential construction project in the future Lichterfelde-Süd residential area and the expansion of an existing transport junction.
Advising the Dessau utility and transport company (DVV) on the construction of several plants for the generation of renewable electricity via open-space PV systems and district heating via solar thermal energy.
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Practice head
Stefan Altenschmidt; Gernot-Rüdiger Engel
Other key lawyers
Martin Fleckenstein; Sabrina Desens; Tobias Leidinger; Stefan Kobes