Energy and Environmental Law

Energy and commodity markets are undergoing constant change. Climate policy objectives, regulatory consolidation, technological innovations, and geopolitical uncertainties are changing the framework conditions and business models along the entire value chain. For companies in the energy industry, this means that legal advice must not only be precise, but also forward-looking and implementation-oriented.

FGvW supports market players in the energy sector with comprehensive legal and economic expertise. Our advisory approach combines specialized know-how with in-depth industry knowledge and many years of practical experience. We support companies, investors, and public actors across all stages of their energy business activities: from the project idea to ongoing operations, from regulation to transactions.

We advise our clients in an interdisciplinary, solution-oriented, and cost-effective manner. Together with them, we structure projects in a legally compliant manner, support investments and financing, consider tax optimization potential, identify and manage risks, and consistently represent interests in conflicts and disputes. The focus is on practical results, efficiency, and cost transparency.

Our main areas of expertise in energy law

Clients particularly trust our expertise in the following areas:

  • Plant construction
  • Mining law
  • Climate change and energy transition (e.g., coal phase-out, grid expansion)
  • Digitization and decentralization of energy supply (smart energy)
  • Electromobility
  • Energy trading and energy-related contract law
  • Energy antitrust law
  • Energy regulation
  • Energy storage
  • Energy industry law
  • Renewable energy projects, including project financing
  • Concession agreements
  • Cooperations, mergers, and acquisitions and disposals of companies and shareholdings
  • Power purchase agreements (PPAs)
  • Neighborhood and supply solutions
  • Environmental and planning law
  • Public procurement law
  • Hydrogen economy
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