Best Lawyers in Germany for Public Law
Christoph Riese is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Public Law and Public Private Partnership. Christoph practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christoph Riese since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christoph Riese is held by other lawyers.
Wolf Friedrich Spieth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Public Law. Wolf Friedrich practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Wolf Friedrich Spieth since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Wolf Friedrich Spieth is held by other lawyers.
Dr Thomas Schröer, a partner at FPS since 1999 and a specialist lawyer for administrative law, has advised on major construction and planning projects since 1992. He supports project developers, contractors, and municipalities on complex developments—including high-rise buildings, administrative centres, shopping centres, and land development—handling process structuring, coordination, and negotiations with all stakeholders. Dr Schröer is a regular contributor to the Fra...
Ronald Steiling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Public Law. Ronald practices law in Hamburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald Steiling since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ronald Steiling is held by other lawyers.
Fabian Winters is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Public Law and Public Private Partnership. Fabian practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Fabian Winters since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Fabian Winters is held by other lawyers.
Dr. Wolfgang Patzelt is partner in the Munich office of RITTERSHAUS. He is a specialist lawyer for administrative law and advises project developers and investors on the fast and legally secure enforcement and structuring of building law. He advises projects in the residential/commercial/industrial sectors as well as in the renewable energy sector, primarily wind power and photovoltaics. He also represents municipalities in urban planning law. In addition to drafting development plans, he spe...
Born in 1976 Legal studies at the University of Münster First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 2002 Doctoral studies at the University of Münster Research consultant at the University of Münster's Freiherr-vom-Stein Institute, the academic research center of the Association of North-Rhine Westphalian Districts, 2002 - 2004 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 2005 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Paderborn District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen"), bar admission 2006, with t...
Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kamann's practice focuses on European regulation, in particular European and German competition law (antitrust, state aid and procurement), European Union administrative and constitutional law (inter alia in areas such as data protection, financial supervision and resolution), with emphasis on the new media, agro- and life-science, healthcare, transportation, and financial services industries, as well as international trade law and regulation. He has significant litigatio...
Dr. Wolfgang Hopp studied law, biology and English in Göttingen and completed his legal clerkship in Lower Saxony. From 1997-2000, he was a research consultant at the University of Münster’s Central Institute for Spatial Planning. In 1999, he received his doctorate in spatial planning law, with a thesis on the subject of “Legal and Enforcement Issues in Spatial Planning Procedures”. Dr. Hopp has been a lawyer at ZENK since 2000. He specializes in advising and assis...
Heiko Hofmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Law. Heiko practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Heiko Hofmann since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Heiko Hofmann is held by other lawyers.
Lene Niemeier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Public Law and Regulatory Practice. Lene practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Lene Niemeier since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lene Niemeier is held by other lawyers.
Charlotte Thönißen advises clients on public procurement law and European state aid law. She supports contracting authorities in preparing tenders and advises bidders throughout the procurement process, particularly in review proceedings before procurement chambers and appeal bodies. Charlotte Thönißen also conducts seminars and workshops on public procurement law. She is based in Frankfurt.
Katja Henckel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Law. Katja practices law in Hamburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Katja Henckel since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katja Henckel is held by other lawyers.
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