Position
Partner
Christian von Hammerstein
Attorney (Rechtsanwalt) since 1994
Certified Specialist for Administrative Law (Fachanwalt für Verwaltungsrecht) since 2000
Public email address
christian.hammerstein@raue.com
Phone
+49 30 818 550 330
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- 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, Natural Resources, Climate Change
- Administrative and Constitutional Law
- Antitrust and Competition Law
- Litigation and Arbitration
- Power Plant Projects (conventional and renewable energy)
- Energy storage facilities, grids
- Energy trading, market regulation
Rankings
- “He is a very strategic lawyer who designs strong battle plans.” Client, 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.)