Breyer Rechtsanwälte PartmbB advises developers and industrial companies throughout the entire cycle of large-scale construction projects, from awarding the contract to acceptance, and thus also covers all interface areas. With name partner Wolfgang Breyer, the group houses an expert in partnering models and FIDIC contracts, including those in an international context, while Michael Burdinski is one of the key contacts for private construction law, and Angelika Frohwein, in addition to expertise in construction contracts, also handles contentious matters. Representation in construction disputes is also part of Maximilian Regul's skill set, where he particularly assists with construction wage and defect proceedings. Public authorities and private construction companies often rely on Mario Verdugo Morales' expertise in procurement law. In October 2024, the Frankfurt team spun off and founded construction and real estate boutique offering THOMAS & PARTNER.

CMS is best known for its expertise in the energy market, which it recently applied in the context of hydrogen, photovoltaics, wind farm and battery storage projects, among others, and which is regularly called upon by project developers and contractors in the renewable energy sector. The group is also well versed in the development of data centers and other industrial facilities. Nicolai Ritter, for instance, focuses his construction and planning advice on plant construction and energy projects, while new construction and expansion projects are often supported by Turid König. This offering is complemented by expertise in construction disputes. Martin Krause, who covers architectural and engineering matters as well as private construction law, heads the practice, which also includes counsel Katja Küpper; alongside construction-related advice, she specialises in PPP projects.

LUTZ | ABEL RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB's expertise in private and public construction law is often called upon by contractors seeking advice on infrastructure projects. Most recently, this included the construction of clinics and motorways as well as related procurement issues, which are covered from a single source thanks to the group's close cross-practice cooperation. The team also oversees the construction of apartments and commercial facilities as well as an increasing number of contentious construction and procurement proceedings. The contentious component was underpinned in January 2024 with the salary partner appointments of Vera Lederer (in addition to out-of-court and judicial claim enforcement, also project-related advice) and Steffen Krämer (out-of-court and judicial private construction advice). In keeping with the team-wide focus, practice head Wolfgang Abel is also known for providing advice on construction-related matters for large-scale projects, including tunnels and motorways, while Michael Stoll, who specialises in private construction law, is often approached by construction companies to assist with structural, civil engineering and infrastructure projects, as well as in the context of sustainable projects. Ulrich Eix complements this with expertise in architectural law, which is regularly requested by planning offices.

Recently, GvW Graf von Westphalen was instructed by (public) clients as well as construction and engineering companies to particularly often advise on large-scale projects. This included the development of sustainable urban districts, while the group recently also received an increasing number of instructions stemming from the energy sector and specifically in connection with the construction of connection and cable lines. The team is further well versed in industry-specific dispute resolution; practice head Thomas Senff handles out-of-court disputes, while also advising on large-scale construction and plant construction projects. Managing partner Robert Theissen's consulting portfolio includes the design of IPA contracts and partnership models as well as structural and civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects, while Moritz Koch, who made partner in January 2024, covers architects' law in addition to private construction law. Johannes Räther (construction and property law) and Jeannette Bergfeld (construction law, litigation) were also promoted to the partnership at the same time.

In the context of large-scale construction projects, Loschelder also covers a variety of issues at the real estate interface, which is why investors, project developers, general contractors and insurers also turn to the team for project developments. Most recently, the practice applied its construction law advice, which is often linked to architectural law issues, to assist with office districts and urban development districts developments, hotels and shopping centers, as well as infrastructure projects. This is complemented by expertise in plant construction and industry-specific dispute resolution. Key contacts include Walter Klein, point of contact for insurance-related matters and thus major professional liability insurance claims, project development specialists Mirko Ehrich and Oliver Kerpen, and Robert Kessler, a litigation expert for plant construction. Söre Jötten handles infrastructure-related issues and Florian Dressel often assists clients and contractors with infrastructure and hospital construction projects.

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH complements its advisory services in private construction and architectural law with expertise in procurement and planning law, resulting in frequent instructions by the public sector, but also by investors, to assist with renovation and new construction projects, including school building programs. The practice is equally adept at advising on hospital construction projects; an area that practice head Achim Meier is dedicated to, who also assists universities and construction companies with the construction of new facilities. Meier, like the team in general, also represents clients in court and out-of-court proceedings, while placing a focus on supplementary claims and developing claim strategies.

CBH Rechtsanwälte specialises in advising public clients and in particular city authorities on public infrastructure construction projects, including schools, although another focus lies on architects' and engineers' contracts. Particular attention is paid to climate neutrality and sustainability criteria; a consulting segment that is covered by, among others, practice head and private construction and architects' law expert, Carolin Dahmen. Markus Vogelheim is one of the key contacts for matters relating to architects' and engineers' law and is also experienced in arbitration proceedings.

Public authorities, project developers and investors rely on FPS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH & Co.KG's full-service approach, most recently in connection with the construction and conversion of office buildings, corporate headquarters, campuses and residential projects. In addition to classic construction support, the group frequently handles issues related to procurement and real estate law. Stephan Jüngst, a specialist in private construction and architectural law, heads the practice and regularly provides construction advice on the development of high-rise buildings and data centers; he also assists clients with claim management.

Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner's combined construction, plant and real estate practice often applies its expertise in plant construction projects, particularly in the energy sector, rendering contractual matters in connection with grid connections, wind farms and power plants part of its routine case load. Construction advice recently covered housing and leisure facilities, among others. This is complemented by expertise in related disputes. Construction and architectural law specialist Uwe Steingröver heads the group.

Due to its combined construction and real estate approach, Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is able to advise project developers, investors, family offices and public bodies throughout the entire project cycle, which includes not only the acquisition of land and building rights, but also the construction and subsequent sale. Due to this approach, various interface issues are also covered, including dispute resolution. Most recently, the group applied its expertise to assist with new construction projects in the healthcare sector and in residential construction projects. Norbert Huber leads the team and covers related procurement and public law issues.

Noerr advises both investors and federal ministries on energy, infrastructure, logistics and office development projects, with a focus on sustainable projects. Practice head Volker Bock is also well versed in assisting with wind, solar and hydrogen energy projects and further represents clients in construction law disputes before courts and arbitration tribunals.

Taylor Wessing's Projects, Energy & Infrastructure group focuses on industrial plant construction and national and international infrastructure and technology-intensive projects. Under the leadership of practice head Janina Pochhammer, national and international clients are regularly advised on contractual matters, particularly EPC, and claims management; here, the practice focuses on energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, logistics and maritime plant construction as well as digital infrastructure and the aerospace and defense sector.

With the additions of project development expert Thomas Richter and Andreas Pannier, who assists with procurement-related issues, from Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein in January 2024, avocado rechtsanwälte succeeded in expanding its private construction law practice, which is instructed by public and private clients. Thematically, the practice regularly assists with contracts for residential, office and hotel construction projects as well as with matters pertaining to the construction of clinics and hospitals.

GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB routinely combines its construction expertise with various interface skills, which means that in addition to construction and general contractor agreements, the group often advises on plant construction contracts, most recently in particular on EPC contracts, and also assists clients with claim enforcement. The practice is also experienced in project developments, including PPP projects. Silvio Sittner, who specialises in real estate law, heads the group, which also includes construction and plant construction law expert Jan Schellenberger, who is a specialist in project developments in the real estate, energy and transport sectors, as well as Hans-Jürgen Rieckhof; he is a key contact for architectural law issues, but also covers classic construction matters.

Heuking is instructed by private companies as well as public sector clients to assist with infrastructure and urban development projects, where it advises on construction and architectural contracts as well as tenders and related (extra-)judicial dispute resolution. This offering is also covered by practice head Stephan Freund, who handles court and arbitration disputes and advises clients on private construction as well as architectural and property law.

Rittershaus continues to focus its advice on integrated project developments (IPA) and assists with various contract models, including architect and engineer contracts. Key contacts include Antje Boldt, who focuses on infrastructure, school and kindergarten projects as well as healthcare facilities, and practice heads Felix Klemt (real estate and construction law), Florian Hänle (real estate) and Steffen Holatka (construction and architect law).