Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells is a leading international law firm with over 45 offices worldwide, including in Germany, where we are present in Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich. Our global reach enables us to provide clients with comprehensive and cross-border legal advice, particularly in highly regulated sectors such as the energy industry. With our extensive experience and strong international network, we support businesses, investors, and public institutions in the implementation of innovative and sustainable projects.

Our German energy law and infrastructure practice offers full-service legal advice on all regulatory, transactional, and contentious matters within the energy sector. We assist companies throughout the entire value chain – from project development to financing, construction, operation, transactions, and dispute resolution. Our expertise covers all areas of renewable energy, particularly wind power, solar energy, storage technologies, and hydrogen projects. We support clients in structuring complex investment projects, negotiating project agreements, and ensuring the legal implementation of innovative business models. In addition to traditional project advisory work, we provide comprehensive guidance on all aspects of the energy transition.

Our Hamburg office is also home to the firm’s global Offshore Wind Competence Centre. We advise investors, developers, and operators worldwide in all phases of their projects, including structuring and negotiating joint ventures, multi-party contract models for construction activities, financing models, equity participation structures for offshore wind projects, etc. Our expertise extends to cross-border investments, grid connection and port usage agreements, as well as regulatory matters concerning grid access. We also assist clients in navigating complex disputes related to the construction, financing, and operation of offshore installations, including technical claims and insurance-related issues.