Bird & Bird LLP demonstrates strong capability in environmental and energy law, with particular expertise in soil protection, emissions control, and circular economy matters. The firm routinely advises on planning approvals and licensing for large energy projects. Matthias Lang leads the practice, in which Renée Voigtländer is another key contact.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Aluminium Oxid Stade GmbH
- Amprion GmbH
Work highlights
Advising Aluminium Oxid Stade GmbH on planning approval and licensing procedures in compliance with recycling legislation.
Advising Amprion GmbH on planning approval for multiple HV transmission lines (overhead and underground), including legal representation before the Federal Administrative Court.
Advising a data centre operator on approvals under the Immission Control Law for emergency power systems across multiple data centres, including representation in legal proceedings before the Federal Administrative Court.
Practice head
Matthias Lang
Other key lawyers
René Voigtländer; Hermann Rothfuchs; Anja Holtermann; Tobias Büscher; Stefanie Kremer