c.r.p. law. partnerschaft mbb was founded by Marc Hilgers, Stephan Kaminsky, Jarl-Hendrik Kues, previously at Leinemann & Partner, in July 2024 and advises on construction projects in the infrastructure and energy sectors as well as on IPA contracts.

THOMAS & PARTNER made its market entry with the former team of Breyer Rechtsanwälte PartmbB in October 2024. The construction and real estate boutique offering was founded by Sebastian Thomas (construction and architects’ law, procurement law, litigation), Annika Kühne (construction law, litigation) and Eva-Maria Langsdorf (construction, real estate and architect’s law, litigation).

Breyer Rechtsanwälte PartmbB has international scope for construction matters, including representation of clients in arbitration proceedings, and supervising major construction projects on both the contractor and the client side. It has broad global coverage and the team is increasingly active on projects in Africa. The group advises developers and industrial companies through the full duration of large-scale construction projects, from awarding the contract to acceptance. Key figures in the practice include Wolfgang Breyer, renowned for his expertise in partnering models and FIDIC contracts; Michael Burdinski, a go-to name for domestic projects and private construction law in particular; Angelika Frohwein, for whom contract drafting and project management are regular instructions; Mario Verdugo Morales and Maximilian Regul, both of whom have burgeoning presences in construction law; and Franziska Bouchard, head of the firm’s Berlin office. Private construction and architectural law expert Nicolas Kern is an additional name to note.

The dedicated construction law practice at CMS is a standout destination for clients requiring advice on major energy projects that cover the full spectrum of traditional and renewable developments. More broadly, the group has a focus on plant construction and is active in various industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals and automotive manufacturing. One notable niche of the team’s offering is its promotion of alternative forms of contractual cooperation, seeking to promote centralised workflows. Martin Krause takes leadership of the department and is well regarded for architectural and engineering matters, and private construction law. Plant construction is the focus for Nicolai Ritter, while at a more junior level, Turid König and Katja Küpper encapsulate the firm’s strength in depth for construction law advice.

Practitioners at Kapellmann und Partner advise principals and contractors on all stages of a construction project, from financing and development, to planning, construction and and through to operations. Its advisory work covers building construction, civil engineering projects and infrastructure measures, and the team also has a robust litigation offering in the construction sphere. Contracting authorities and contractors are among those that instruct the group on a regular basis and on their most high-profile matters. Claus von Rintelen advises on the construction and operation of plants, while on the litigation side being a reliable counsel to insurers. Infrastructure construction expert Christian Bönker is also a key senior figure, and Werner Langen is an elder statesman of the market. Kai-Uwe Hunger is a specialist in construction and architects’ law, advising principals and contractors, while healthcare and retail sector clients look to Heiko Fuchs for hospital and medical facility developments. Ralf Steding and Gerolf Sonntag are the lead contacts to note for plant engineering, and senior of counsel Klaus Eschenbruch brings experience to project development tax matters, and construction contract issues.

LUTZ | ABEL RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB‘s construction and real estate practice group has a polyptych of focuses: advice to contractors on infrastructure projects; representation of well-known large and medium-sized construction companies as contractors; providing comprehensive support for public and private construction projects of all sizes on the client side; and dispute resolution, both in and out of court. Recent highlights have included major transport infrastructure projects, as well as healthcare facilities construction. At the helm of the practice, Wolfgang Abel is a renowned figure for tunnel, motorway and other infrastructure projects. The firm’s Stuttgart office is establishing itself as a key hub for construction law, with Ulrich Eix and Daniel Junk being the key figures there. Julian Stahl and Steffen Krämer are additional contacts to note. Vera Lederer departed for an in-house position in March 2025.

The multi-disciplinary offering from Clifford Chance in construction matters draws a range of clients, including public investors, major investment funds, construction companies, and wealthy individual investors or families. Cross-border projects frequently appear on the team’s slate and contentious matters are also handled across the German offices. Clients benefit from complementary assistance with project management contracts and joint venture agreements, and in public matters the firm’s public procurement practitioners draw in construction mandates. Michael Kremer jointly leads the team and is a reliable choice for contentious work born of plant construction. Alongside him in leadership is private construction law specialist Kristina Jaeger, a particularly experienced contact for data centre and hotel developments. Jan Conrady receives praise for his litigation skills, and both Maximilian Sondermann and Julius Verse add depth in contentious work.

GSK Stockmann‘s real estate project team has a focus on ESG-compliant project development and has managed to gain a strong market share in the trending area of data centre development. As a crisis consultant in the property sector, the practice is a strong choice, and the team has been active here in the areas of urban development and housing. In the realm of energy projects, LNG, hydrogen, solar and wind parks, and power grids are all among the team’s slate of mandates. Project development and public procurement are the pillars of Jan Kehrberg's practice, and he co-leads the group with real estate partner Stefan Dorn. February 2025 saw the departure of Lars Bollensen.

Characterised both by its broad roots across the construction and real estate industries, and by its presence in some of the jurisdiction’s most notable infrastructure projects, the team at GvW Graf von Westphalen is counsel of choice for large real estate portfolio holders and institutional construction project developers, as well as construction and engineering companies. As well as its core team of advisors in construction law, experts on ESG and compliance work closely with the team to provide multi-faceted assistance to clients. Practice co-head Thomas Senff has strengths in out-of-court dispute resolution but also oversees the advisory approach in this field. Managing partner Robert Theissen is a construction and architectural law specialist, as is co-head Melanie Eilers. Moritz Koch increasingly takes the lead on complex construction projects.

Positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for construction and real estate law, Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is a reliable choice for the range of work, from acquisition of land, creating building rights, planning, construction, and letting through to sale. A multi-disciplinary team of lawyers is equipped to handle all construction contract law issues, including private and commercial tenancy law, court representation, and the relevant tax and insurance matters. Practice head Norbert Huber is counsel of choice for a number of major companies, as well as public bodies. Benedikt Murken has both advisory and litigation expertise in this area, and Jan Dittmann is a key contact across the life cycle of a project. Kaan Kalkan is building a strong reputation for complex construction projects with considerable potential for conflict, and the firm furthered its strength in depth with the hires of Florens Girardet (April 2025) and Carsten Brutschke (June 2025) from Ernst & Young and Deloitte Legal Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH DELETE respectively.

Loschelder is a Cologne-based firm with impressive coverage across Germany when it comes to major construction developments, ranging from infrastructure projects to multi-use developments and urban development districts. It has a longstanding reputation in an advisory capacity, while also regularly handling construction-related disputes, and plant construction. For professional liability insurers seeking advice on major claims or advice on general construction insurance law issues, Walter Klein is a key contact, while Mirko Ehrich is also a construction litigation expert but covers the range of construction and real estate work. Project development and contract drafting are the focuses of Oliver Kerpen‘s practice, and Robert Kessler is a key name in both plant construction and litigation. Söre Jötten concentrates on dispute prevention and resolution, and Florian Dressel has experience in infrastructure and hospital projects.

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH bolstered its offering for construction law with the addition of Lars Bollensen in March 2025. He joins a multi-office construction law group that is adept in advising on renovation and new construction projects, and has a mix of public sector and private investor clients. A recent focus for the group has been developing its capabilities in the burgeoning sector of data centre construction. Head of the department Achim Meier is a well regarded advisor for hospital projects, and Christian Zanner is an accomplished building and architecture law expert. Iris Glönkler also has an strong eye for building and architecture law and was promoted to the partnership in July 2024. Lisa Niesen and Annkathrin Egerer-Tratt are additional names to note.

Redeker Sellner Dahs continues to excel in its core areas of infrastructure and energy, wherein it is frequently mandated on large-scale projects. It has robust offerings in contentious and advisory capacities and within the energy sector has a strong niche in the decommissioning of nuclear and coal power plants. Multi-party contracts and the full suite of construction disputes are additional standout features. Philipp Hummel leads the practice group and his expertise spans construction law, architects’ law, and litigation. Among the most prominent of other practitioners to assist with construction matters is Udo Söns, who has recently been active in matters concerning transport infrastructure.

FPS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH & Co.KG‘s real estate and construction practice acts for a broad range of clients, including investors, asset managers, project developers, and national and international companies. Public clients also instruct the team. Head of the practice Stephan Jüngst has built it from the ground up during his time at the firm and he works across real estate, private construction, and project development. Jörg Kadesch has a project development focus, while Frank Beitz is an emerging expert in private construction law.

Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner takes instructions across a range of construction matters, acting for both contracting bodies and construction companies themselves in relation to energy transition projects in particular. The core team consists of Uwe Steingröver, who handles a mixture of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, plant construction-focused Jörn Zons, construction and architectural law expert Friederike Schäffler, project development specialist Markus Beaumart and Hannes Reiher, who handles matters spanning from contract drafting to construction litigation.

As a key component of its real estate investment group, the construction law offering at Noerr is often involved in flagship national projects and has recently been active in the energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as supporting on numerous transactions focused on plant construction projects. It also has a number of renewable energy projects on its slate of work. Alongside real estate investment group head Annette Pospich, the team is overseen by Volker Bock, whose standout focus is on projects in the areas of sustainability and future technologies. Christoph Hons has a project development component alongside his real estate transactions practice, and Markus Zeibig is a key contact at a more junior level, strong in construction law and frequently part of the firm’s team of counsel on major projects.

One of the standout areas for the construction law offering at orka is its support for the telecoms sector, where it provides construction law advice to aid the development of broadband and fibre optic networks. Its client base of industrial groups, infrastructure developers and investors benefits from teams of counsel that combine expertise across planning, property and public law issues. The group is co-led by Gary Klaft, who is well versed in construction contract and construction litigation law, plant construction law and project-related advice; and Philipp Galaske, who has a similarly broad offering across construction matters. Marc Menrath, Timo Nossek and Manja Steinicke are among the additional names to note.

Taylor Wessing is one of the most notable teams for advice on offshore and onshore wind and solar energy projects, and also has involvement in the chemicals, pharmaceutical, digital infrastructure, logistics, aerospace, and maritime industries. Hydrogen and carbon capture projects are also recent areas in which the practice is following market trends. At the helm of the practice, Janina Pochhammer negotiates project agreements on behalf of her clients, assists with claims management, and acts in litigation and arbitration. Carsten Schulz is the name to note for IT and tech projects, while Timo Stellpflug has a strong focus on complex logistics developments. Henning von der Blumensaat is a renewable energy expert, and January 2025 salary partner promotion Alessa Steigertahl is an additional contact to note.

avocado rechtsanwälte assists with the full range of issues for private and public projects, from acquisition and financing, to obtaining building permits, planning, through to asset or portfolio management. The firm has a niche expertise in advising on partnering models both domestically and internationally. Thomas Richter leads the department and is an expert across private construction and architectural law, acting for project and property developers, family offices, real estate companies, institutional investors, housing associations, industrial companies, and real estate financiers. The team’s pool of lawyers was further bolstered by the addition of Helena Tesch from Zirngibl in June 2025.

Contract drafting, corporate structuring, PPP support, and construction law disputes all feature in the workload of GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB‘s team, whose client base spans investors, project owners, and the German subsidiaries of multinational heavyweights in a number of sectors. For plant construction and other energy industry mandates, the practice is a robust choice, with healthcare and science being additional sectors of strength. Hans-Jürgen Rieckhof heads the department, and Jan Schellenberger specialises in project development in the real estate, energy and infrastructure spaces. Kirstin Fernandes-Silva is the senior associate contact to note.

Public authorities requiring assistance with the procurement and construction of energy and infrastructure projects call upon Heuking, which is also able to guide clients through post-completion disputes. Heading up the group are Christoph Nöhles, who handles a mix of contentious and advisory construction matters, and Wolfram Sandner, a specialist in both construction and public law. Stefan Osing‘s practice encompasses construction project development, as well as litigation and arbitration in the sector.

Hoffmann Liebs is equipped to handle a range of matters relating to construction law, with a focus on disputes, such as damages claims and rights enforcement, but a robust advisory offering too, covering new projects in the residential, hotel and commercial segments, as well as infrastructure and plant construction. Dirk Oldigs heads the practice group and is a reliable real estate counsel to national and international companies. His team includes Ulrike Wesche, who has a strong portfolio of medium-size companies in her client list, and Stefan Hitter, a public sector expert.

Construction, architecture and planning law are the core pillars of expertise at Lenz und Johlen, a boutique firm that is a particularly strong choice for projects in large urban residential areas. From its Cologne office, practice head Thomas Elsner leads a range of advisory and contentious matters. Thorsten Scheuren is an additional key contact.

Rittershaus advises a number of municipal and national public bodies, as well as private asset managers, on the contracting for and execution of infrastructure, healthcare and educational projects. The group has particular expertise in the structuring of integrated project execution models. Heading the team are Felix Klemt, who combines expertise in construction, M&A and tax law, and Marina Schäuble, a specialist in real estate transactions.

ROTTHEGE is tasked by both asset managers and property developers across the spectrum of construction-related challenges, overseeing the conclusion of general contractor and service agreements, in addition to handling claims management and damages claims stemming from faulty construction work. Martin Ludgen heads the group, specialising in both construction and architecture law, while Alexander Bongartz was made partner in January 2025.

As part of its expansive domestic offering in real estate, WAGENSONNER routinely provides construction law advice to domestic and foreign investors, industrial companies, banks, real estate developers, portfolio holders, and a host of medium-size companies. The key senior names to note are construction and architectural law expert Benjamin Gartz; Götz Mezger, who focuses on out-of-court advice; and Andreas Helm, a real estate transaction expert with competence in the drafting and negotiation of planner and construction contracts. Ricarda Strandt continues to forge a strong practice in private construction law, architectural and engineering law, property development law and project management.

Christian Bauer is the lead contact for construction law issues at Watson Farley & Williams LLP and an experienced figure across project development matters in Germany. He and his team are frequently called upon for assistance with the development of complex infrastructure projects and contract drafting in plant and civil engineering. The firm’s corporate, energy and litigation teams combine to provide rounded assistance to clients.