Regulated industries
Our breadth of expertise, combined with our industry knowledge, enables us to provide comprehensive advice to companies operating in regulated markets such as energy, telecommunication and the media.
We have long experience in regulated industries of representing our clients before the relevant authorities, such as the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA). The energy and telecommunication sectors are a particular focus.
Sector: Energy
Our specialists for energy regulation law and competition law in the energy sector are recognised experts within the legal sector. Since energy regulation was first introduced, they have been advising our clients on all issues relating to network access and network tariff regulation, including the unbundling of networks and storage facilities, and representing clients before the regulatory authorities and in the appeal courts. This includes issues relating to hydrogen network regulation. Other areas of advice are the award of electricity and gas concessions, including the special civil proceedings, and water concessions. Lastly, we have many years of experience in price abuse control by the competition authorities for electricity, gas, water and district heating.
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Sector: Telecommunication
We apply our special expertise around regulatory issues and competition law in the telecommunication sector to the design and negotiation of sector-specific agreements and when providing transactional support. In disputes, our specialists represent our clients in proceedings before national and European authorities and courts.
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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.
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