Specialising in public law, POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS counts public sector players as well as numerous companies from the energy, transport, aviation and automotive sectors among its client base, which it assists with planning and approval procedures and contentious scenarios. Its litigation expertise was recently demonstrated by representing VW in various climate disputes; Wolf Spieth is one of the key contacts here. The group also often deals with matters concerning the energy transition, including offshore wind, hydrogen and solar park projects, while its renewable energy expertise further includes advice on grid expansion, nuclear phase-out and decarbonisation. In addition to Spieth, key contacts include Herbert Posser and Niclas Hellermann, who are both experienced in infrastructure projects, and Katja Schramm, who is well versed in nuclear law.
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'PSWP is one of the strongest environmental law teams in Germany: Smart, always working on new topics, clearly focused on industry and business, politically experienced, strong, outstanding partners, always at the forefront. Enormously strong in disputes when it matters.'
'Wolf Spieth: Leading light, great experience, leader, you want to have him as an advocate in a crisis or a hostile dispute.'
'Niclas Hellermann: Outstanding, real excellence, clear strategic thinker. There is no one better in difficult cases and crises.'
'Very experienced and competent team; reasonable hourly rates, fast response and processing times.'
'Herbert Posser: One of the most competent public law experts in Germany; extensive experience and detailed knowledge; very pragmatic suggestions for clients.'
'The law firm has extensive, in-depth knowledge and, along with legal considerations, also presents the effects on economic processes in detail. The team is extremely flexible when it comes to unexpected work requirements.'
'Outstanding expertise in offshore wind, with recommendations that are always easy to practically implement. Proactive and always well-informed advice. Particularly close to political and legislative developments.'
'Sebastian Lutz-Bachmann: Outstanding experience and knowledge of all legal issues relating to offshore wind energy. Always practical and solution-oriented advice in the best interests of the client. Willing to think “out of the box”.'
Kernmandanten
- Airbus Operations GmbH
- Amprion GmbH
- Bayerische Staatsforsten
- Covestro AG
- DOW Chemical
- EnBW
- Hülskens Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- innogy SE
- LEAG
- LMBV
Highlight-Mandate
- Representation of Volkswagen AG in two climate disputes against Greenpeace.
- Advising LEAG on the construction of the Gigawatt Factory project on former opencast mines.
- Project management for RWE AG and RWE Power AG on the coal phase-out.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Wolf Spieth
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Wolf Spieth; Herbert Posser; Benedikt Wolfers; Niclas Hellermann; Katja Schramm; Justus Quecke; Sebastian Lutz-Bachmann; Lisa-Karen Mannefeld