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Because of the present sanctions against Russian companies there is a high degree of uncertainty concerning private and institutional investments in so-called ADRs and GDRs. Anyone who does not exchange their depositary receipts for Russian companies into shares soon will be faced, in the worst-case scenario, with the total loss of their whole investment.

Politics is focusing on expanding renewable energies. It is often overlooked that it was conventional energy producers and traders who ensured supply security with vital energy for many decades. We can help you prepare your company for the future, even if you will continue to produce or sell conventional energy for the foreseeable future. This may involve restructuring your company, acquiring other companies or attracting investors. Our expertise lies, among other things, in M&A transactions. We provide you with support to attain a common goal: the economic success of your company – also in the future!

The German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) is the linchpin of transforming the energy supply from conventional energy to renewable energy. The EEG notably determines feed-in tariffs for producers of environmentally friendly and climate-neutral energy. The devil is frequently in the details and disagreements arise between producers and grid operators. We help you to maintain perspective in the jungle of complicated rules and to assert your claims in full – regardless of whether you operate a solar plant, a wind farm or a biomass plant.

Compliance with environmental law requirements is highly relevant in the transformation of energy and infrastructure systems. As a result, European legal standards as well as federal and state legal requirements must be taken into account individually in relation to the specific project. Progressing regulation means that the goal of the project must be reconciled with both environmental law requirements and planning law aspects. This requires creative and goal-oriented approaches as well as close coordination with planning and approval authorities to satisfy your economic interests.

Energy competition law is intended to safeguard functioning competition, especially in grid-based energy sources, such as electricity, water, gas and district heating, and to prevent unlawful acts in competition. We support energy supply companies, grid companies and energy service providers by reviewing competition law aspects of mergers and partnerships as well as in providing notification of merger controls. We also offer advance comprehensive coordination in compliance and provide advice on the effectiveness of longer-term energy supply and grid access agreements as well as price and abuse control. We also defend our clients both in and out of court in competition fine proceedings.

Energy contract law must take into account the constant changes, adaptations and new legislation regulations as well as any corresponding case law. We offer contract drafting services for specific individual cases up to and including model contracts, which are based on our many years of experience and expertise in energy contract law. In addition, we support our clients in drafting general terms and conditions and necessary contract amendments.

Logistics plays an indispensable role in the energy industry as it ensures the continuous and reliable supply of energy. In an era in which diversification of energy sources and minimisation of environmental impact take top priority, effective logistics acts as the backbone that supports and guides the energy industry on its way to a sustainable future. We respond to all legal issues for you that arise in connection with the organisation, planning, management and implementation of energy deliveries. We also support you in applying for subsidies for the required infrastructure and in obtaining any necessary permits.

Compliance management means identifying significant liability risks for energy companies and their management and employees and minimising them through appropriate measures. There are numerous regulations, standards and directive that affect the energy sector – both at national and international level. This means that energy companies are faced with the major challenges of always maintaining an overview in this respect. Proper compliance management helps the company to avoid financial risks, minimises personal risks for the management and senior executives and prevents reputational damage and business risks. To achieve this, effective implementation is required that can also be put into practice by employees at the company. We support you in introducing and implementing effective compliance management, always proactively inform you about new challenges in this area and develop solutions for them.

Energy companies can become involved in legal disputes for a variety of reasons. Common causes include regulatory matters involving compliance with environmental regulations, emission standards or licensing requirements. But conflicts may also arise, for example, from breaches of contract, be it supply contracts, service agreements or investment agreements. We help our clients to avoid any emerging legal disputes. At the same time, we of course also help our clients to bring legal disputes to a successful conclusion in the most cost-effective way possible. Of course, we also provide you with support in arbitration procedures or mediation.

Keeping track of government funding opportunities is not easy. We offer you advice that always keeps an eye on the latest funding programmes offered by the Federal Government, the Federal States and the European Union. We can provide you with the best support and guidance in selecting the appropriate funding programme for your project, thanks to our experience and expertise. Furthermore, we proactively inform you about opportunities that arise for your company based on new funding possibilities.

Renewable energies in particular offer a variety of investment and participation opportunities. For example, wind farms are increasingly being established and built as citizens-owned wind farms. Other plants are also ideal for setting up open-ended funds. The choice of legal form is crucial here in order to minimise both tax and liability risks. We will be happy to support you in selecting the appropriate legal form and help you all the way from the idea, conception and ultimate drafting of all contracts. Here we can rely on reliable partners in the taxation industry to be able to offer you all-round advice.