GERMANY Law and Practice Contributed by: Udo Olgemoeller, Nicolaus Ascherfeld, Johann von Pachelbel and Janina Müller, A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman is a leading global law firm with a strong European platform, advising on complex, cross-border matters at the intersection of regula- tion, transactions and disputes. The firm combines deep sector expertise with an integrated international network to deliver strategic, commercially focused legal solutions. A&O Shearman’s energy and infra- structure group brings together lawyers from across A&O Shearman practice groups, with particular in- volvement from finance, corporate/M&A, regulatory, environmental, planning, permitting and tax, enabling
it to provide wide-ranging advice on any investment and activity across infrastructure and energy projects in domestic and cross-border settings. The group advises on all aspects of renewable and traditional power transactions and infrastructure deals, includ- ing the preparation of project documents (supply and service contracts, EPC arrangements, construction/ erection, lease and use agreements, development/ planning/engineering contracts), and also all corpo- rate and regulatory elements, as well as financing ar- rangements. Johann von Pachelbel is an associate in A&O Shearman’s Hamburg office, working in the firm’s global energy and infrastructure practice. He advises on domestic and cross-border transactions, joint ventures and reorganisations, with a focus on energy infrastructure and decarbonisation at the intersection of corporate M&A, commercial and regulatory topics. His practice encompasses offshore wind and other renewables, battery storage, hydrogen and industry decarbonisation. Prior to joining the firm, Johann gained multi- perspective experience in the energy sector, working in the utility, project development and investment space, as well as for federal regulatory authorities (Federal Network Agency, Ministry of Economics and Energy).
Authors
Udo Olgemoeller is a partner in A&O Shearman’s Frankfurt office and co-head of the German ESG group. He specialises in German and EU regulatory law, including energy, environmental and climate change
law, public procurement, foreign investment control, sanctions and export control. His practice focuses on highly regulated sectors, such as energy and infrastructure, advising multinational clients, financial institutions and investors on complex projects, transactions and compliance matters. Udo is widely recognised for his strategic, cross-border advice at the intersection of regulation, sustainability and major infrastructure development.
Nicolaus Ascherfeld is a partner in A&O Shearman’s Hamburg office and head of the firm’s German M&A practice. He has over 20 years’ experience in advising on complex corporate transactions, with a focus
Janina Müller is an associate in A&O Shearman’s Frankfurt office, working with the firm’s public (commercial) law practice. She focuses on complex regulatory and transactional matters in the energy sector, with a particular
on private M&A, joint ventures and reorganisations. His practice centres on the infrastructure, energy and transport sectors, where he regularly advises on large-scale and cross-border projects. Nicolaus is widely recognised as a leading M&A lawyer and a leading expert on energy infrastructure transactions in Germany.
emphasis on renewable energies and related infrastructure projects. She is regularly involved in major transactions, advising on structuring and regulatory aspects, planning and permitting and grid-related matters. Janina works closely with the firm’s M&A team in Hamburg, ensuring seamless integration of regulatory and deal execution workstreams. She is recognised for her pragmatic, solution-oriented approach in navigating evolving energy market frameworks.
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