POSSER SPIETH WOLFERS & PARTNERS' administrative law offering is tasked with handling issues affecting the energy and transport, in particular the automotive, sectors, appearing for car manufacturers defending climate lawsuits before both national and EU courts, while also being sought after for advice on new mobility concepts, including autonomous vehicles. Burkard Wollenschläger is an expert in German constitutional law, with expertise in regulations governing diverse sector ranging from finance and automotive through to water. Both he and Benedikt Wolfers also appear before the courts in administrative disputes, with Wolfers tackling issues of environmental and product law. Frederic Geber was made partner in January 2025, augmenting the firm's AI and data-related advisory capacity.

Redeker Sellner Dahs‘ capabilities range from questions of constitutional law to those of financial and gambling regulations, with a client base that includes both private entities and federal ministries. Practice head Tobias Masing is frequently instructed by federal bodies in disputes concerning environmental and planning regulations, in addition to advising on financial regulations at the national and EU level. Matthias Kottmann has experience in a variety of administrative disputes, including those concerning international finance governance and intellectual property while, Ulrich Karpenstein is sought out for his skill in handling matters of administrative finance, health and foreign trade matters. Roya Sangi, made partner in January 2025, combines expertise in constitutional and foreign trade law.

Clifford Chance‘s commercial administrative team is sought after by clients across a range of sectors, including automotive, energy and e-commerce among others, and also federal bodies, on proceedings arising out of sustainability and environmental regulations, digitalisation efforts and broader energy transition efforts. Thomas Voland, who heads up the team and is co-head of the firm's global ESG board, maintains a practice that spans German and European administrative law, including trade and sustainably regulations. Mathias Elspaß is called upon when questions under the Renewable Energies Sources Act arise, and is also well versed in broader permitting and planning challenges.

Jointly steered by Thomas Mayen and Andrea Vetter, Dolde Mayen & Partner‘s team counts a number of state and federal bodies among its clients, the interests of which they represent before the courts in disputes stemming from planning, environmental, public liability and policing regulations, among others. Vetter is sought after by clients facing litigation under environmental law, and is also able to assist on issues of municipal governance, while Mayen’s expertise covers matters of energy law, in addition to questions of constitutional law. Sebastian Nellesen has a strong track record in data protection-related proceedings.

Gleiss Lutz‘s public law team takes on a broad range of administrative mandates, with particular strength in matters concerning the transport, healthcare and energy sectors, in addition to guiding clients requiring assistance with ESG regulations compliance. Marc Ruttloff spearheads the firm’s administrative offering, advising clients on matters of constitutional law, issues affecting regulated sectors and product liability matters. Jacob von Andreae‘s focus is on the regulations governing the energy sector, foreign trade and investment, and European state aid guidelines.

Financial and energy regulations are core pillars of the administrative law offering at Hengeler Mueller, which is also increasingly assisting corporate and public sector clients navigating sanctions challenges, in addition to broader questions of foreign trade law, both of which are areas of focus for Vera Jungkind. Jan Bonhage takes the lead on administrative issues linked to energy projects and is also well versed in German constitutional and EU law. Dirk Uwer's practice spans the divide between administrative and white collar criminal law, counselling on matters linked to both M&A and restructuring measures.

Noerr is regularly mandated by federal ministries requiring representation in cases concerning energy regulation, including issues concerning the cost of energy, and the group is increasingly active in gambling, ESG and AI-related matters. The group is led by Christian Alexander Mayer, whose client base relies on him for assistance with issues of energy, environmental and transport regulation. Holger Schmitz guides regulated sector clients through licensing hearings and is also able to oversee planning applications for infrastructure projects, while Gabriele Haas, who joined from Dentons in September 2024, counsels on all aspects of energy law and ESG requirements. Carsten Bringmann provides further expertise in energy and infrastructure matters and is also a key contact for constitutional questions.

Oppenländer Rechtsanwälte assists corporates and their industry associations in proceedings springing from both administrative and constitutional uncertainties, but is equally capable of advising state and federal authorities, as well as political parties, across a variety of public law issues. Christofer Lenz is a key contact for constitutional matters and leads the practice alongside Torsten Gerhardt, who advises regulated clients from the gambling and tobacco industries. Corina Jürschik-Grau specialises in administrative matters as they impact the transportation sector, while Henrike Schulte acts for a number of state and federal authorities on both advisory and contentious constitutional mandates.

Raue‘s practice is geared to advise and represent on high-profile constitutional disputes, acting for a number of federal ministries  and state bodies in disputes concerning administrative health and media matters. The group is helmed by Wolfram Hertel, whose expertise in public law encompasses both constitutional and planning issues. Arne Dittloff was made equity partner in January 2025, offering expertise in environmental and media regulations.

Udo Herbert Olgemöller spearheads A&O Shearman's German public law offering, which is utilised by corporates and investors requiring planning assistance for major projects, guidance on ESG regulatory compliance and support on foreign trade matters, including sanctions-related challenges. Olgemöller himself is well versed in environmental, state aid and permitting matters, while Stephan Bühner combines expertise in FDI screenings with knowledge of public procurement and state aid law.

Noted for its capabilities in representing municipalities, districts and universities, as well as companies and private individuals, DOMBERT Rechtsanwälte is well placed to tackle disputes concerning planning applications, education law and questions of constitutional law. Beate Schulte zu Sodingen advises a client roster that includes education authorities, particularly those providing early years services, and social services bodies, while Klaus Herrmann is the key contact for issues of higher education regulations. Tobias Roß is called on by clients requiring guidance in relation to planning matters and infrastructure projects. Founding partner Matthias Dombert is a regular before the Federal Constitutional Court in administrative disputes.

Through practice head Marc Schüffner‘s background in advising public bodies on regulatory issues related to healthcare law, GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB is positioned to assist life sciences and biotech clients on regulatory challenges, and the group is also able to cater to clients' infrastructure and procurement-related needs. The latter form the core areas of focus for Henning Wendt, who has experience in bringing cases before the Federal Administrative Court and procurement chambers.

Well-equipped to handle commercial administrative law issues, Greenberg Traurig Germany operates a practice that tackles matters concerning permitting, infrastructure and healthcare, and is regularly tasked with bringing constitutional questions before the courts. Heading the team is Martin Hamer, who is particularly adept at overseeing matters concerning environmental law, from waste management to mining and related permits. Dieter Neumann specialises in PPP projects and privatisations, including transportation infrastructure projects. Thomas Dünchheim, an expert in matters pertaining to energy and infrastructure, including procurement and environmental law challenges, joined the firm from Hogan Lovells International LLP in August 2025.

GSK Stockmann operates across a range of major projects, advising clients ranging from airlines to hospitals and public bodies on constitutional questions, and energy and infrastructure regulations. The practice is co-led by Jan Hennig and Wolfgang Würfel, with Hennig being retained by state and federal authorities requiring planning and development support, while Würfel acts for corporate clients in matters falling under the German Social Security Code, and domestic and European state aid law.

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH maintains a broad public law practice, accompanying clients through planning applications and assisting them in complying with various regulatory regimes at both the national and EU level. Thomas Gohrkes leads the team, combining expertise in both German administrative and constitutional law, and EU law. Stefan Altenschmidt is a key contact for environmental law issues, including emissions trading matters, and also planning law.

Handling a broad range of commercial administrative matters, McDermott Will & Schulte frequently advises both public authorities and private sector clients across a variety of proceedings concerning topics such as infrastructure development, gambling and the levying of certain taxes. Practice head Alexa Ningelgen assists clients on administrative and constitutional queries alike, including representing their interests when such matters become contentious. Antje Weiss is experienced in tackling matters at the intersection of the public and private sectors, notably PPP projects, while also assisting with matters concerning budgetary law.

White & Case LLP's client base, consisting of energy, transport and financial services companies, consults the firm on matters of foreign trade law and sanctions, which is also able to assist with ESG-related mandates and is increasingly active in on behalf of healthcare clients. Jointly heading up the group are Norbert Wimmer, whose sector expertise extends to infrastructure, media and telecoms, and Henning Berger, a financial services regulation specialist who is instructed by banks, insurers and public authorities in matters concerning ECB governance rules.

Hans-Georg Kamann and Martin Seyfarth‘s commercial administrative law team at WilmerHale is noted for its expertise in contentious public law matters, litigating cases before the ECJ concerning issues that encompass topics from data protection to environmental law. The practice is led in tandem by Hans-Georg Kamann, an expert in European data protection and financial regulations, and Martin Seyfarth, who brings considerable experience in privatisations and is called upon by energy sector clients undertaking major projects.