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.

The client portfolio of GSK Stockmann's construction and project development practice includes project developers, companies and retailers who, in addition to holistic construction-related and project development expertise, particularly value the group's consulting skills in ​​urban district and residential developments as well as smart cities. In the plant construction sphere, it focuses on energy infrastructure and industry. Jan Kehrberg heads the practice and complements the practice's skill set with expertise in procurement law, while Lars Bollensen is also well versed in architectural and engineering law and further represents clients in construction disputes. In January 2024, the partner level was expanded with the appointments of Frederic Jürgens, Alexander Spreitzer, Daniel Cammann-Reiss and Jan Kramer, all of whom are adept in private construction and architectural law as well as in project developments; Cammann-Reiss is also experienced in plant construction.

In the context of structural and civil engineering projects as well as infrastructure projects, Kapellmann und Partner advises both contracting authorities and contractors throughout the entire life cycle of a building, including development and planning, construction and financing, and subsequent operation. The practice is equally well versed in plant construction, covering all project phases and focusing on industrial plants and technical trades. Ralf Steding and Gerolf Sonntag are responsible for this area, while Claus von Rintelen also advises on the construction and operation of plants and further offers litigation experience that is called upon by insurers, seeking advice on claim enforcement among other matters. The group's dispute resolution expertise in the plant construction sphere was further strengthened with the arrival of Alessandro Covi in January 2024 from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; he is particularly experienced in arbitration proceedings. Alongside the aforementioned partners, Werner Langen (construction contracts, architects' and engineers' law, out-of-court conflict resolution) also heads the practice, while of counsel Klaus Eschenbruch, key contact for tax matters in connection with project developments as well as for construction contract issues, and Martin Wittemeier, who covers the interface between construction and architects' law and plant engineering, are other names to note.

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.

Redeker Sellner Dahs focuses on infrastructure projects. On one hand, this concerns energy projects; here the practice advises on both construction and  dismantling of power plant projects as well as plant construction, often for energy generation companies, while another focus lies on construction advice in the rail and road construction arena. This construction-related expertise is complemented by relevant litigation experience; this includes contentious matters concerning construction costs, construction delays, consequential damages and contract terminations relating to various construction projects, including residential and commercial. The practice further assists clients with multi-party contracts and, thanks to its close cross-practice cooperation, can also advise construction projects on environmental, planning and procurement law. The team is led by construction and architectural law experts Dieter Merkens and Philipp Hummel; while Merkens is also well versed in litigation, Hummel regularly accompanies arbitration proceedings. Cornelia Finster is another key contact for contentious issues and complements her construction law expertise with capacities in real estate law.

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.

Hogan Lovells International LLP stands out for its advisory skills in the infrastructure and energy sector, which it particularly applies in the offshore wind sector and often in an international context, which is not least due to its close cross-location cooperation. Thus, the group routinely assists domestic and foreign energy suppliers, investors and project developers with the construction of wind farms and the establishment of related joint ventures. Practice head Carla Luh covers related financing issues. Other recent instructions included advice on hydrogen, photovoltaic and floating storage plants as well as charging infrastructure projects. This is complemented by skills in national and international dispute resolution.

In July 2024, Leinemann & Partner had to cope with a considerable loss that came with the departure of construction and procurement lawyers Marc Hilgers, Jarl-Hendrik Kues and Stephan Kaminsky to the subsequently newly founded unit c.r.p. law. partnerschaft mbb, which was counteracted with the recruitment of Till Fischer (construction and architectural law) in March 2024, previously at Henkel Rechtsanwälte. The group's advisory focus continues to rest on construction and infrastructure projects, most recently featuring motorways, hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as various civil and structural engineering projects. Alongside its construction expertise, procurement matters also frequently features in the group's case load. Practice head Ralf Leinemann also operates at this interface and complements this with experience in dispute resolution, including procurement and review procedures.

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.

Clifford Chance particularly often advises on national, but frequently cross-border project developments and plant construction projects with a particular focus on the energy sector. The team further frequently assists national and international clients with project contracts and in related contentious proceedings. In plant construction, the practice focuses on advising clients from the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors. The team is jointly headed by consultant Michael Kremer, who is experienced in contentious proceedings related to plant construction, and Kristina Jaeger, who covers various real estate law interfaces in addition to private construction law and is therefore the key contact for project developments.

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.

orka assists industrial groups, infrastructure developers and investors, among others, and demonstrates particular expertise in the telecommunications sector, where it provides construction law support for the development of broadband and fiber optic networks. It also frequently applies its construction consulting skills across practice areas, thereby broadening its advice offering to planning, property and public law issues. Representation in damages claims on defendant side, the enforcement of compensation claims as well as proceedings concerning construction defects complement the practice's skill set. Accordingly, practice heads Gary Klaft (construction contract law and project support) and Philipp Galaske (plant construction) also handle construction disputes alongside non-contentious advice.

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.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP demonstrates particular expertise in the infrastructure and energy sector, where it regularly advises on the drafting of FIDIC and VOB contracts, including those in connection with PPP projects. Christian Bauer is one of the key contacts for this, who also deals with related financing issues and jointly heads the practice with Philipp Kärcher. Kärcher complements the service portfolio with dispute resolution expertise, which he applies in remuneration issues and in the context of disputes between joint venture partners, among other matters. The practice is instructed by investors, project developers and the public 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.

BRL BOEGE ROHDE LUEBBEHUESEN stands out for its project-related consulting skills, which are mostly called upon in the context of hotel, urban district and land developments and are complemented by expertise in various related subject areas, including dispute resolution. Accordingly, the practice group management also covers various adjacent legal areas: Michael-Alexander Rojnic and Verena Schepers are well versed in real estate project development and Mathias Münch is adept in construction and architectural law as well as in plant engineering.

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.

The range of activities of Hoffmann Liebs' construction, planning and infrastructure team extends from advisory services to representation in contentious proceedings, which is a particular focus, for example with regards to damages claims against architects and rights enforcement based on defects. Non-contentious advice frequently concerns new construction projects in the residential, hotel and commercial segments as well as infrastructure and plant construction developments. The team is instructed by clients and contractors, who find a central contact in practice head Dirk Oldigs.

Lenz und Johlen's combined expertise in construction, architecture and planning law routinely flows into its advice on district developments, including urban residential districts, industrial and business parks and science districts. This frequently also encompasses real estate and procurement elements. Matters are often led by Thomas Elsner, who, alongside his advisory work, is also experienced in construction litigation. In January 2024, Elmar Loer (construction and real estate) and Thorsten Scheuren (construction and architecture law, property development law) made partners.

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).

As a construction and real estate boutique offering, WAGENSONNER is not only experienced in advising on large-scale construction projects and project developments, including residential, commercial and office projects as well as shopping and logistics centers and projects in the infrastructure sector, but also in assisting with contentious proceedings. Key contacts include Benjamin Gartz (large-scale projects and legal disputes), Götz Mezger (project developments) and Ricarda Strandt (private construction law, architectural and engineering law, property development law, project management), who made salary partner in January 2025.