Position
Partner
Christian von Hammerstein
Attorney (Rechtsanwalt) since 1994
Certified Specialist for Administrative Law (Fachanwalt für Verwaltungsrecht) since 2000
Public email address
[email protected]
Phone
+49 30 818 550 330
- Address
- Raue Potsdamer Platz 1 10785 Berlin
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One of the leading regulatory lawyers. Clients/Competitors, Chambers Europe 2016
Focus Areas
- Energy and Climate Change
- Administrative and Constitutional Law
- Antitrust and Competition Law
- Litigation and Arbitration ESG Litigation
- Power Plant Projects (conventional and renewable energy)
- Energy storage facilities, grids, LNG infrastructure
- Energy trading, market regulation
- ESG advice on environmental, climate and energy issues
Rankings
- Listed as one of eleven leading advisors for energy/regulatory in Germany, JUVE Handbook 2024/2025
- Recommended for Energy Law in Germany, Chambers Europe 2024
- “Christian von Hammerstein combines his vast wealth of experience with the highest qualification to create a highly effective advisory result.” Client, Energy: Regulatory, Chambers Europe 2024
- ‘Leading individual’ for Energy Law, Legal 500 EMEA 2024
- Top Lawyer 2024 for Energy Law, WirtschaftsWoche 32/2024
- Recommended lawyer for Antitrust Law, Legal 500 EMEA 2024
- Recognized in “Best Lawyers® in Germany 2025” for Energy Law, Environmental Law, Public Law and Mining Law
- Listed as one of ten leading advisors for energy/regulatory in Germany. JUVE Handbook 2023/2024
- Top Lawyer 2023 for Energy Law, WirtschaftsWoche 36/2023
- Frequently recommended lawyer for Environmental and Planning Law, JUVE Handbook 2023/2024
- Recognized in “Best Lawyers® in Germany 2024” for Energy Law, Environmental Law, Public Law and Mining Law
- “Christian von Hammerstein has excellent industry knowledge and is also well informed about the latest topics. He familiarizes himself well with the topics, both contract drafting and negotiations are excellent.” Client, Legal 500 EMEA 2023
- ‘Leading individual’ for Energy, Legal 500 EMEA 2023
- Recommended lawyer for Energy, Legal 500 EMEA 2023
- Recommended lawyer for Antitrust Law, Legal 500 EMEA 2023
- Recommended lawyer for Public Law: Public Procurement Law, Legal 500 EMEA 2023
- “He is a very strategic lawyer who designs strong battle plans.” Client, Energy, Chambers Europe 2023
- Recommended for Energy Law in Germany, Chambers Europe 2023
- Recommended for Public Law in Germany, Chambers Europe 2023
- Frequently recommended lawyer for Energy Law, JUVE Handbook 2022/2023
- Listed as one of ten leading advisors for energy/regulatory in Germany. JUVE Handbook 2022/2023
- Frequently recommended lawyer for Constitutional and Commercial Administrative Law, JUVE Handbook 2022/2023
- Recognized in “Best Lawyers® in Germany 2023” for Energy Law, Environmental Law, Public Law and Mining Law
- ‘Leading individual’ for Energy, Legal 500 EMEA 2022
- Recommended lawyer for Energy, Legal 500 EMEA 2022
- Recommended lawyer for Antitrust Law, Legal 500 EMEA 2022
- Recommended lawyer for Public Law: Public Procurement Law, Legal 500 EMEA 2022
- “Fast, clear and responsive to client requests as well as very knowledgeable and technically highly versed.” Client, Chambers Europe 2022
- Recommended for Energy Law in Germany, Chambers Europe 2022
- Recommended for Public Law in Germany, Chambers Europe 2022
- Recognized in “Who’s Who Legal: Germany 2022” for Energy
- Listed as one of nine leading advisors for energy/regulatory in Germany. JUVE Handbook 2021/2022
- Frequently recommended lawyer for Environmental and Planning Law, JUVE Handbook 2021/2022
- “Appreciated by clients for his ability to’explain in simple words the legal jargon that they use’.“ Chambers Europe 2021
- “Remains a towering figure advising on merger control proceedings and cases before German courts.“ Chambers Europe 2021
- “Particularly well recognised for energy matters.“ Client/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2021
- Recommended for Energy: Regulatory in Germany, Chambers Europe 2021
- Recommended for Public Law in Germany, Chambers Europe 2021
- Frequently recommended lawyer for Energy Law, JUVE Handbook 2020/2021
- Frequently recommended lawyer for Environmental and Planning Law, JUVE Handbook 2020/2021
- Listed as one of nine leading advisors for energy/regulatory in Germany, JUVE Handbook 2020/2021
- Named the Best Lawyers® 2021 Energy law “Lawyer of the Year“ in Germany
- ‘Leading individual’ for Energy Law, Legal 500 EMEA 2021
- Recommended lawyer for Energy, Legal 500 EMEA 2021
- “Very familiar with energy law and current developments. Administrative practice BNetzA, BAFA etc. is well known.” Legal 500 EMEA 2021
- Recommended lawyer for Public Law: Public Procurement Law, Legal 500 EMEA 2021
- Recommended lawyer for Antitrust Law, Legal 500 EMEA 2021
- Recommended for Energy: Regulatory in Germany, Chambers Europe 2020
- Recommended for Public Law in Germany, Chambers Europe 2020
- “Maintains a reputation as a dominant figure in the energy sector.“ Chambers Europe 2020
- “Well-versed in advising on large cross-border energy projects.“ Chambers Europe 2020
- “A respected figure in the market.“ Chambers Europe 2020
- Recommended lawyer for Public Law: Public Procurement Law, Legal 500 Deutschland 2020
- Frequently recommended lawyer for Energy Law, JUVE Handbook 2019/2020
- Frequently recommended lawyer for Environmental and Planning Law, JUVE Handbook 2019/2020
- “Renowned figure in energy regulatory matters, with a wealth of expertise in concession agreements.“ Chambers Europe 2019
- “A trusted adviser to important energy players for good reasons.“ Client/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2019
- “A renowned figure in the field of energy regulation.“ Chambers Europe 2019
- Frequently recommended lawyer for Energy Law and Environmental and Planning Law, JUVE Handbook 2018/2019
- “Wealth of experience in energy regulation.“ Chambers Europe 2018
- “Very pragmatic, solution-oriented, technically very good and somebody whom you can rely on.“ Client/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2018
- “He is a very clever and analytical lawyer, and on the other hand very confident, friendly, practical and gives clear advice.“ Client/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2018
- “Highly renowned for his advisory work.“ Chambers Europe 2018
- “Well known for his regulatory expertise in the energy sector.“ Chambers Europe 2018
- Listed as one of “Best Lawyers in Germany” for Energy Law and Environmental Law, Best Lawyers 2018/Handelsblatt
- Ranked as a top Tier lawyer for Energy Law in Germany by Chambers Europe 2018
- Ranked for Public Law in Germany by Chambers Europe 2018 (tier 2)
- “Able to make quick decisions.“ Client/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2017
- “Always gives very practical advice.“ Client/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2017
- “Pragmatic and well connected” Clients/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2017
- “Goal-oriented negotiating partner.” Competitor, JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2017
- “Pleasant to work with.” Competitor, JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2017
- Frequently recommended lawyer for environmental and planning law, JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2017
- “Lawyer of the Year” for Environmental Law, Best Lawyers 2017/Handelsblatt
- “We have a lot of confidence in him. He gives quick and practical advice.” Client, Chambers Europe 2016
- “Very well regarded in the energy sector.” Chambers Europe 2016
- “One of the leading regulatory lawyers.” Clients/Competitors, Chambers Europe 2016
- “He is able to make quick decisions, and give very practical advice which is usually successful.” Client, Chambers Europe 2016
- Listed as one of eleven leading lawyers for regulatory/energy in Germany, Legal 500 Deutschland 2016
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Career
- Raue (since 2010)
- Hogan & Hartson Raue LLP
(2001 – 2010) - Oppenhoff & Rädler (1995 – 2000)
- Rädler Raupach Bezzenberger (1994)
- Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
- Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Languages
- German
- English
Activities
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Institute for Energy and Regulatory Law Berlin
- German Institution of Arbitration (DIS)
- German Bar Association
- Study Association Competition Law (Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.)