It is virtually impossible today to advise on green transition issues without an eye (or two). But we are well prepared: for more than a decade, we have been supporting the green transition by advising on numerous renewable energy projects with a focus on onshore and offshore wind and solar PV transactions, as well as project finance. Since the construction of the first offshore wind farm in German waters, we have been advising on the construction of offshore wind turbines with a first-class project, energy and infrastructure team. We advise on venture capital transactions for sustainability or carbon reduction projects since this market has developed. In addition, we advise energy-intensive companies worldwide on their energy concepts and operational power purchase agreements as part of their respective efforts to decarbonize and comply with internal sustainability standards. In real estate, we advise our clients on new regulatory requirements and develop green leases, at the interface between our practice areas Energy and Infrastructure, Environmental Planning and Regulation, Real Estate and Banking and Finance, we offer comprehensive legal advice on aspects of growing interest such as rooftop photovoltaic and photovoltaic open spaces. When it comes to sustainable finance and investing, we understand that growing investor interest in sustainability-focused assets, as well as rapidly evolving ESG sustainable finance rules, will be at the top of the list of priorities for European fund managers in the coming years. We advise the entire financial services industry on how to meet the growing expectations of European regulators in this area. The firm has also added Hogan Lovells partner Katie Jacobson to its Birmingham real estate practice. Jacobson, who advises institutional investors in the retail, office and industrial sectors, will join DLA later this month. Finally, Pinsent Masons hired its real estate partner Denis Charles of DLA Piper for its Paris office. This hiring follows that of Eglantine Lioret, tax and real estate partner, and her team, who joined the firm`s Paris office last February. With “fantastic expertise” and “good industry knowledge”, Bird & Bird LLP provides a “responsive and helpful” service throughout the investment lifecycle due to its long-standing presence in the market and familiarity with the market, funds and companies in which it invests.

The company`s cross-functional knowledge, including regulatory, business and intellectual property issues in the technology space, is also of great value to clients, enabling the team to provide start-ups with a one-stop-shop service, especially as they grow. A highly experienced team leader, Struan Penwarden offers “sound practical advice” to investors and investors offering/seeking equity investments, as well as a niche specialisation in advising venture capital providers. Geraint Lloyd is also an experienced practitioner whose work includes both private equity and venture capital investments, including a significant volume of work for long-standing client Albion Capital. “Exceptional” James Baillieu is no stranger to the work of equities and investors in the technology and life sciences sectors, and has also been instrumental in the firm`s growing number of clients (as well as advising those who receive investments from these funds). The “fantastic” Mark Rundall provides “highly commercial” advice to a diverse client base that includes corporations, VCTs, venture capital loan providers and corporate businesses. Joseph Stolerman joined Index Ventures in June 2021 as legal counsel. “They explained all the legal documents and requirements in terms understandable to people with non-legal backgrounds.” “Carsten Bartholl and his colleagues on the team are very client-oriented, provide comprehensive advice and, in addition to excellent legal expertise, also have a very good understanding of economic issues. Negotiate with a goal-oriented attitude, fairness, and willingness to compromise. “This is a highly respected team in the professional negligence market with a well-deserved reputation for excellent legal services. “Jens Wolf is probably one of Germany`s most experienced venture capital lawyers.

What sets him apart from other lawyers is his exceptional understanding of economics. It is always able to translate economically and financially sound solutions into legal clauses. In contract negotiations, he finds appropriate compromises, even in large agreements involving many parties. “It was absolutely fantastic to work with Fran Spooner. She is very supportive, acts quickly, is very transparent and supportive of the founders. “The residential real estate team at Edwin Coe LLP has now negotiated for us following the sale of two residential properties in the last two years. The team was really efficient and timely in its actions. Their attention to detail was excellent and they were happy to answer all our questions very quickly.