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we provide interdisciplinary consulting services to support companies, public authorities and the financial sector in their transformation projects

Comprehensive legal advice for ecological transformation

Ecological transformation and decarbonisation are a binding framework of action for business, the public sector and the financial world. They require far-reaching legal, economic and strategic adjustments. The transition to a greenhouse gas-neutral economy is no longer a distant goal, but influences investments, processes and daily decisions in companies, administrations and financial institutions. European and national law provide clear guidelines, while special funds and subsidy programmes signal investment security. Those who act early secure regulatory advantages, benefit from subsidies and position themselves as responsible and forward-looking players in the competitive arena.

Our law firm supports companies, banks, property developers, energy suppliers and public institutions in implementing this transformation – in a legally compliant, interdisciplinary and practical manner.

Your exclusive access to our expert area

The ecological transformation confronts companies, public authorities, and associations with complex legal and strategic questions every day. The expert area provides you with a dedicated space where practical knowledge and current developments are prepared exclusively and in a targeted way for your work.

What you can expect in the expert area

  • Specialist articles & practical resources Practical classifications of the relevant legal fields and concrete guidance on structuring projects.
  • Funding Guide A structured overview of key funding programs at the European, federal, and state levels (Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate) — providing an initial orientation within the funding landscape and an introduction to the legal framework of funding conditions.
  • Legal Updates Current developments in public procurement law, state aid law, funding law, and environmental law — prepared with a focus on the typical constellations and challenges of transformation projects.
  • Climate Check & Expert Consultation

Who is the expert area for?

Access is intended for organizations and institutions that actively contribute to or are affected by the ecological transformation:

Companies — particularly from energy-intensive industries, the energy sector, and companies whose clients include public contracting authorities
Public sector bodies — federal authorities, state authorities, municipalities, and subordinate institutions with planning, permitting, or procurement responsibilities
Associations and interest groups — advising their members on regulatory developments and positioning

Request access now

Registration is free and straightforward. After your information has been reviewed, you will receive your personal activation link by email — usually within 3 working days.

Your partner for decarbonisation: legal, economic, strategic

The transformation affects all levels: energy supply, supply chains, procurement, corporate governance, human resources policy and remuneration structures. We offer full-service legal advice in all relevant areas of law – tailored to the complex requirements of ecological transformation.

Our services at a glance:

  • Legal coverage for decarbonisation strategies
  • Economically viable structuring of projects, investments and cooperations
  • Strategic support from initial concept to implementation

Decarbonisation in practice: identifying challenges, designing solutions

The ecological transformation poses key challenges for companies and institutions:

  • Financing: High investment requirements with limited subsidy programmes – green financial instruments, partnerships and innovative financing models are becoming crucial.
  • Technology: New technologies are often still in development; pressure to innovate and the need to adapt are increasing.
  • Legal: Dynamic EU and national regulations are profoundly changing markets; case law such as the Federal Constitutional Court's climate decision are increasing the pressure to act.
  • Expectations: Investors, customers and employees expect transparent reliability strategies; greenwashing risks and climate lawsuits are on the rise.
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Comprehensive legal advice for sustainable, ecological transformation

We provide you with comprehensive and holistic support on your path to ecological transformation – from legal analysis to strategic implementation. For us, ecological transformation and decarbonisation are not purely legal tasks, but strategic opportunities that we actively exploit together with you.

Our goal: to identify potential, secure it legally and make it economically viable. In this way, we not only create legal certainty, but also concrete scope for action for your projects. 

With our interdisciplinary team of experts, we develop tailor-made solutions in all relevant areas of law – precisely tailored to your industry, strategy and transformation goals. Let us work together to lay the foundation for a sound transformation.

Climate neutrality as a competitive advantage

Ecological transformation opens up enormous potential. Companies and jurisdictions that actively shape change benefit from:

  • The development of new markets and innovative business models
  • Better financing conditions and easier access to the capital market
  • Innovation leadership and strong employer branding
  • Strengthened trust among investors, customers and employees

The key is legally compliant, economically viable and future-oriented implementation. Together with you, our law firm develops strategies that make climate neutrality the key to your competitiveness and future viability.

Our consulting approach: inter­di­s­ci­p­linary, strategic, imple­men­tation-oriented

Decarbonisation measures require investment. Our consulting services include:

  • Structuring national and EU subsidies (KfW, BEG, innovation funds)
  • ESG-compliant financing models (green bonds, sustainability-linked loans)
  • Tax optimisation of investments and use of subsidies
  • Review and safeguarding of projects in terms of grant and subsidy law
  • ESG rating
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Crowdlending and crowdfunding 

The public sector is a key player in decarbonisation. We provide comprehensive advice on strategic orientation and legal implementation: 

  • Sustainable procurement concepts and organisational reviews
  • Tenders that comply with public procurement law and incorporate climate protection aspects
  • Integration of life cycle costs and innovation aspects
  • Consideration of subsidies
  • Design of inter-municipal cooperation and public-private partnerships
  • Handling of the CO2 shadow price instrument at the level of needs analysis and procurement procedures

The building sector is a key area of decarbonisation. We advise on: 

  • Legal support for climate-conscious real estate projects
  • Integration of renewable energies and climate-neutral facility services
  • Drafting of contracting and operating agreements
  • Consideration of the EU Buildings Directive and national climate protection requirements
  • Consulting on circular economy in construction (urban mining, cradle-to-cradle)

The legal framework for environmental and energy projects is complex. Our consulting services include:

  • Approval procedures and environmental impact assessments
  • Advice on the design of the heat transition, hydrogen and battery storage projects
  • Emissions trading and CO₂ pricing
  • Energy contracts and PPA models
  • Implementation of tenant electricity and contracting concepts
  • Consideration of circular economy and resource efficiency

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