Regulatory & Environ­ment

Noerr advises public and private clients on all regulatory matters across the entire spectrum of public business law, particularly in the areas of environmental, climate protection and energy law. With the extensive practical legal experience of our specialised advisors, we are well equipped to reliably provide our clients with the best possible assistance in navigating current regulatory challenges and capitalising on the associated opportunities for sustainable corporate development.

Given the escalating climate crisis and the recognition that comprehensive decarbonisation of the economy is crucial for ensuring a sustainable and enduring economy in the future, the pressure on companies to transform is constantly growing. The increasing density of national and international regulations means that companies across all industries and sectors have to comply with an ever-expanding array of often highly complex regulatory requirements. These range from adapting the existing requirements from environmental and planning laws for new technologies in the energy market to completely new regulatory approaches: from special construction regulations on the energy efficiency of buildings due to the implementation of the recently amended EU Buildings Directive and EU-wide harmonised product-related requirements, European emissions trading and sustainability reporting obligations to the much-discussed compliance in the supply chain based on national and European requirements. Overall, this results in a large number of requirements, the application and implementation of which often present companies with challenges, both in terms of content and economically as well as in terms of personnel.

As a leading European full-service law firm, Noerr offers industry-specific and company-tailored, customised solutions for these challenges. We also maintain close relationships with political decision-makers and authorities. Our Regulatory practice covers all highly regulated sectors, particularly through our specialised practice groups in Energy & Infrastructure, Automotive & New Mobility and Regulatory & Governmental Affairs. At the same time, our firm delivers broad-based, efficient and cost-effective advice thanks to the collaborative efforts of our specialised teams. Our advisors always keep the big picture in mind, alongside addressing specific regulatory issues.