As a key component of its real estate investment group, the construction law offering at Noerr is often involved in flagship national projects and has recently been active in the energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as supporting on numerous transactions focused on plant construction projects. It also has a number of renewable energy projects on its slate of work. Alongside real estate investment group head Annette Pospich, the team is overseen by Volker Bock, whose standout focus is on projects in the areas of sustainability and future technologies. Christoph Hons has a project development component alongside his real estate transactions practice, and Markus Zeibig is a key contact at a more junior level, strong in construction law and frequently part of the firm’s team of counsel on major projects.
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- ‘We find a suitable contact person for every specialist area. Excellent professional atmosphere. No exaggerated appearance.’
- ‘They always take a holistic view of the problems. Assertive but also convincing demeanour.’
- ‘Noerr offers a very high level of professional expertise in all areas. Thanks to its broad portfolio of specialist lawyers, the supervising lawyer has direct access to specific expertise for individual issues. Combined with a strong client focus, this results in a very high level of comprehensive advisory expertise.’
- ‘My advisors are characterised by in-depth specialist knowledge that can be specifically applied to specific issues. The assessments and recommendations for action are always comprehensive and developed with a view beyond the actual issue to the overall context of the respective project. It is also important to me that my advisors are willing to incorporate the expert knowledge of Noerr colleagues on specific issues in the interest of achieving an optimal overall solution.’
- ‘Very competent representation of interests in contract law.’
- ‘Well-organised client representation.’
Key clients
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- Atmira
- Bremerhavener Entsorgungsgesellschaft
- BSC München Parkplatz Nord GmbH
- Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH
- ESMC/TSMC
- Fäth GmbH
- Foresight/HH2E
- Fressnapf/WPF Production Sp. z.o.o
- German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
- Globalfoundries
- Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH
Work highlights
Advised ESMC/TSMC on the development and construction of the new semiconductor factory in Dresden.
Advised the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on the construction of the LNG terminal Wilhelmshaven II, along with ongoing support on real estate and construction law matters for additional terminal projects.
Acted for Sachsenenergie on the expansion of the industrial water supply in Dresden, including, inter alia, EPC and long-term O&M for a water plant.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Annette Pospich; Volker Bock
Other key lawyers
Gregor Barbers; Peter Bachmann; Christoph Hons; Markus Zeibig