POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS remains a leading force in environmental and energy law, driven by the longstanding expertise of practitioners such as Herbert Posser, Wolf Spieth and Benedikt Wolfers. The team continues to advise on a broad spectrum of matters, including nuclear energy, coal phase-out issues, energy-transition projects, offshore wind, green-energy regulation and PFAS. Niklas Hannappel and Felix Feldmann are further key contributors: Feldmann is noted for his strength in infrastructure work, while Hannappel maintains a prominent profile in the energy sector, frequently representing clients before higher regional courts and EU bodies.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Outstanding sector focus on administrative law and energy law-related issues.’
- ‘Sebastian Lutz-Bachmann: Outstanding knowledge and experience in energy law and particularly offshore wind-related matters, very passionate and result-oriented in seeking to find solutions for its clients, exceptionally well in structuring new/innovative legal questions.’
- ‘High expert level knowledge, solution-driven approach, custom-tailored to the needs of the industry. Well experienced and apt in dealing with external partners and in particular with public authorities in a convincing manner.’
- ‘Wolf Spieth: Excellent strategic thinking skills, broad horizon, taking into account all the client's needs, well serving and helping to determine the client's needs.’
- ‘The team is specialised as you would expect from a boutique practice, but they also have the deep knowledge, understanding and experience regarding the political implications and ramifications of our projects.’
- ‘The individuals stood out by their approachable and "no BS" attitude as well as by their willingness to walk the extra mile. We particularly appreciated the professionalism, flexibility and human nature of the partner managing the project (Katja Schramm).’
Key clients
- Airbus Operations GmbH
- Amprion GmbH
- Bayerische Staatsforsten
- Covestro AG
- DOW Chemical
- EnBW
- Hülskens Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- Iqony GmbH
- innogy SE
- LEAG
- LMBV
- Luxcara
Lawyers
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Wolf Spieth
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Other key lawyers
Wolf Friedrich Spieth; Herbert Posser; Benedikt Wolfers; Burkard Wollenschläger; Niclas Hellermann; Katja Schramm; Sebastian Lutz-Bachmann; Frederic Geber; Felix Feldmann; Niklas Hannappel