Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner's combined construction, plant and real estate practice often applies its expertise in plant construction projects, particularly in the energy sector, rendering contractual matters in connection with grid connections, wind farms and power plants part of its routine case load. Construction advice recently covered housing and leisure facilities, among others. This is complemented by expertise in related disputes. Construction and architectural law specialist Uwe Steingröver heads the group.
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'Sound legal knowledge combined with good negotiation skills; very good accessibility and availability even with short deadlines.'
'FGvW has very experienced teams for real estate and construction law, who also particularly deal with projects in the renewable energy sector. It is important to note that there is a very high level of client orientation and, if there is an emergency, you will receive support.'
'Jörn Zons deserves special mention. He has very good expertise in plant engineering and construction projects. He successfully applies this expertise in negotiations in a goal- and solution-oriented manner in order to achieve a good result without alienating the other side. Dr. Zons has a good eye for what is really important.'
'Jörn Zons: Profound expertise and experience in the FIDIC area.'
'Hannes Reiher is very structured, easy to reach and focused.'
Key clients
- Bilfinger GreyLogix foodtec GmbH
- Bilfinger Life Science Nutrition GmbH
- Ineos Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH
- Kraftanlagen Energies & Services GmbH (vormals Kraftanlagen München GmbH)
- RWE Generation SE
- Vossloh Rolling Stock GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising RWE Generation SE on the tendering and negotiation of the FIDIC-based EPC contract for the construction of a gas-fired power plant that can be converted to hydrogen.
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Other key lawyers
Jörn Zons; Hannes Reiher; Friederike Schäffler; Justus Kraner; Markus Beaumart