{"id":1516,"date":"2016-01-15T16:01:12","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T15:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/raue-test.c3lab.de\/en\/?page_id=1516"},"modified":"2026-01-18T14:52:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T13:52:28","slug":"public-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/raue.com\/en\/public-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Law"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Raue provides comprehensive public-law advice to enterprises as well as to the Federal Government, to the <em>L\u00e4nder<\/em>, and to municipalities. We represent our clients in proceedings before administrative and constitutional courts, and\u00a0in negotiations with public authorities or enterprises, and we advise on proposed legislation and regulatory projects.<\/p>\n<h2>Focus areas<\/h2>\n<h3>Construction law and planning law<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Advising project developers and municipalities on planning and permitting\u00a0procedures for construction and infrastructure projects<\/li>\n<li>Advice on legal issues entailed by construction projects (monument protection, building encumbrances, set-off distance requirements, noise protection, and permits under the laws governing redevelopment measures)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Environmental law<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Issues of real estate usage<\/li>\n<li>Real estate transactions<\/li>\n<li>Historic contaminations<\/li>\n<li>Representation of project developers in procedures for permits governed by emission control laws before the competent authorities (in particular in permitting procedures for major infrastructure projects, e.g. power plants, pipelines, high-voltage lines, federal highways, federal railroads, federal waterways)<\/li>\n<li>Climate protection law<\/li>\n<li>Authorizations under water law, flood control requirements, groundwater protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Administrative law constitutional law, state liability<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Representing authorities and citizens in administrative\u00a0court\u00a0proceedings, as well as in civil court proceedings regarding state liability<\/li>\n<li>Proceedings on conflicts between constitutional organs<\/li>\n<li>Constitutional complaint proceedings before the constitutional courts of the <em>L\u00e4nder<\/em> and the Federal Constitutional Court<\/li>\n<li>Representation of clients before the constitutional courts of Germany and before the European Tribunal and Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of expert opinions regarding regulatory issues as well as on claims under public-law contracts<\/li>\n<li>Appearing as experts before committees of the <em>Bundestag<\/em>, the <em>L\u00e4nder<\/em> parliaments, and municipal and city councils<\/li>\n<li>Drafting proposals for legislation and regulatory projects<\/li>\n<li>Advising\u00a0clients on public-private partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Chamber law<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Advising and representation\u00a0of self-governing chambers (such as chambers of commerce and industry) in all matters relating to chamber law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/raue.com\/en\/compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compliance<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>International trade law<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Advice\u00a0on matters of international trade law (import and export of dual-use items, the stipulations of the German <em>Kriegswaffenkontrollgesetz\/<\/em>German War Weapons Control Act and the requirements under the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations)<\/li>\n<li>Advice\u00a0on drafting codes of conduct to ensure compliance with export and arms control regulations within their enterprise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>European Union state aid law<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Advising\u00a0on issues of state aid, including the direct subsidies paid by a government to an enterprise, which must comply with European Union state aid regulations, as well as government guarantees, bonds, or those instances in which public authorities provide plots of land, goods, or services at other than arm\u2019s length terms.<\/li>\n<li>Representation\u00a0in state aid procedures before the European Commission in Brussels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Budget law<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Advice on all matters of budget law, particularly on the requirements for obtaining public grants<\/li>\n<li>Advice regarding\u00a0the defense of public authorities against baseless audit results and claims raised by the audit offices of the <em>L\u00e4nder<\/em>, as well as the defense of enterprises against erroneous repayment demands and reimbursement notices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Rankings<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommended for Environmental and Planning Law, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2025\/2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Constitutional and Commercial Administrative Law, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2024\/2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Environmental and Planning Law, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2024\/2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Law in Germany, <strong>Chambers Europe 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Raue&#8217;s service level is high and questions are dealt with immediately and reliably.&#8221; Client, Public Law in Germany, <strong>Chambers Europe 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Sector: Commercial Administrative Law, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Law: Planning and Environment, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Law: Planning and Environment, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cAbsolute reliability and commitment\u201d Client, Planning and Environment, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cRaue\u2019s public law team has the ability to quickly adjust to more remote issues and also to understand technical details. They steer you through every process calmly, confidently and at eye level. And that with a good success rate over a long period of time!\u201d Client, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Sector: Commercial Administrative Law, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>&#8220;We are highly satisfied with the firm and find them to be extremely cost-efficient and very pragmatic.&#8221; Client, <strong>Chambers Europe 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>&#8220;We feel very well represented by this firm in all areas.&#8221; Client, <strong>Chambers Europe 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Law in Germany, <strong>Chambers Europe 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Environmental and Planning Law, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2022\/2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Constitutional and Commercial Administrative Law, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2022\/2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Frequently recommended for Transport: Regulatory, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2022\/2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Law: Planning and Environment, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Law: Commercial Administrative Law, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Transportation, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Law in Germany, <strong>Chambers Europe 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Environmental and Planning Law, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2021\/2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Constitutional and Commercial Administrative Law, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2021\/2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Transport: Regulatory, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2021\/2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cWell regarded for its expertise in regulatory affairs, particularly at national level.\u201c Client, <strong>Chambers Europe 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cOffers notable strength in the energy, gambling, transportation and real estate sectors, with capabilities that range from energy supply contracts to media law and injunctions.\u201c <strong>Chambers Europe 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cThey are able to quickly set up a strong team for big projects that is capable of managing complex matters.\u201c Client, <strong>Chambers Europe 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Planning and Environment, <strong>Legal 500 EMEA 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Commercial Administrative Law,<strong> Legal 500 EMEA 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Frequently recommended for Environmental and Planning Law, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2020\/2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Frequently recommended for Constitutional and Commercial Administrative Law, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2020\/2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Frequently recommended for Transport: Regulatory, <strong>JUVE Handbook 2020\/2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Public Law in Germany, <strong>Chambers Europe 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cNotable strength in the energy, transportation and real estate sectors.\u201c <strong>Chambers Europe 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cWell regarded for its expertise in regulatory affairs.\u201c Client, <strong>Chambers Europe 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cVery structured and providing very good advice and assistance.\u201c Client, <strong>Chambers Europe 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cA good economical understanding and view on the market as well as a very fast reaction time.\u201c Client, <strong>Chambers Europe 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Environmental and Planning Law, <strong>Legal 500 Deutschland 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for Commercial Administrative Law,<strong> Legal 500 Deutschland 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cOffers notable strength in the energy, transportation and real estate sectors, as capabilities range from energy supply contracts to media law and injunctions.\u201c <strong>Chambers Europe 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201cThere is seamless consultation between the team, so they are available at any time and without information gaps, even in projects of longer duration.\u201c 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