rk partners Rechtsanwaelte GmbH, established in February 2023 as part of a demerger from PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH, has identified energy law as a key area of focus, with managing partner Dominik Kurzmann bringing deep expertise in corporate, transactional, planning and development matters as they concern renewable energy assets.

The team at Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) is adept at handling the full spectrum of matters relating to public law, projects and environment, public procurement and technology regulation. Under the leadership of Bernd Rajal, the group also excels in multijurisdictional matters, drawing on a network of offices throughout the CEE region. Rajal caters to public institutions as well as high-profile companies in a range of public and administrative law issues. Christian Schmelz spearheads the firm’s planning and environmental offering and also has expertise in technology regulation. Günther Leissler leads the data protection and privacy team, while Christoph Cudlik is well-regarded for his knowledge of environmental and climate change law. Johannes Stalzer and Christoph Jirak are also recommended; Stalzer specialises in public procurement law, while Jirak is a key contact for renewable energy matters. Both were promoted to partner in February 2025.

Cerha Hempel brings together expertise in the fields of corporate and M&A, real estate, construction, public law, regulation and banking and finance to assist clients on a wide array of projects and energy matters. Clemens Hasenauer, Hans Kristoferitsch and Stefan Huber jointly lead the team. Hasenauer heads up the corporate transactions side and oversees public and private M&A, as well as joint ventures and public takeovers. Kristoferitsch’s expertise lies in public and EU law, in particular state aid law. Huber is also well-versed in EU law as well as environmental, constitutional and public procurement law. He also routinely represents clients in administrative court proceedings.

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH’s expanded projects and energy offering is composed of several specialist teams with expertise in M&A, competition and competition law, public law, regulatory governance and TMT projects. Tatjana Katalan is at the helm, specialising in public commercial and regulatory law, with a particular focus on environmental and technical issues. Public law expert Marie Sophie Reitinger, formerly of E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH, is also a name to note, while Reinhard Jantscher routinely represents clients in environmental law matters before the Constitutional and Administrative Court. Both joined the firm in October 2024, alongside planning and construction expert Philipp Pallitsch who joined from SHMP Schwartz Huber-Medek Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH in January 2025.

The energy and infrastructure team at E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH offers expertise across both regulatory and public law issues, and transactional and project matters. Marco Steiner oversees large energy and infrastructure projects, while Christoph Lejsek specialises in matters relating to renewable energy and new technologies. He is also an expert in the structuring and implementation energy communities as part of the Austrian Renewable Expansion Act. Johannes Feilmair has a particular focus on digital infrastructure mandates and also advises on M&A and real estate transactions. The three jointly lead the team. Public law expert Georg Knafl joined the firm from Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG in October 2024.

With specialisms across public procurement, regulatory issues, corporate, financing, construction and dispute resolution, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG fields a sizeable projects and energy team. The group is recognised for its cross-border abilities and has a strong presence throughout the CEE region. Andreas Schmid provides advice on project and acquisition finance, development projects and concession transactions within the infrastructure and energy sector. Kurt Retter leads the firm’s regulatory team, while Manfred Essletzbichler is at the helm of the firm’s public procurement practice and counts public authorities and bidders among his clients. Sebastian Oberzaucher is also a name to note.

Bernt Elsner, Thomas Hamerl and Nikolaus Weselik head up the projects and energy at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH. The team offers advice on the full range of project development matters and is particularly adept at handling social infrastructure, construction, energy and life sciences and healthcare issues, as well as those relating to ESG, transport and telecoms. Elsner has extensive experience advising on matters of public procurement and regulatory law, while Hamerl spearheads the firm’s energy and climate change sector group. Weselik is a key port of call for both domestic and international construction contract law issues as well as related real estate issues.

DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH is recognised for its energy and infrastructure capabilities and is particularly well-versed in cross-border mandates. Practice head Andreas Gunst is an expert in gas pipeline transactions and related regulatory issues. He also heads up the firm’s global climate change practice. Co-head Jasna Zwitter-Tehovnik’s diverse practice encompasses energy and infrastructure projects and financings, as well as cross-border M&A and privatisations. Valentina Eigner is a key contact for contract negotiation issues within the renewable energy sector.

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners boasts expertise in public law, regulatory and compliance issues, energy law and environmental impact assessments, as well as vast experience advising on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure initiatives. Michael Hecht caters to public authorities, energy companies and developers on all aspects of energy transition and infrastructure projects. Hecht leads the team alongside Josef Peer, who is an expert in public economic law, zoning and infrastructure development. Peer was promoted to partner in January 2025.

Niederhuber & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH caters to public bodies, renewable interest groups and prominent Austrian energy companies on a range of large-scale environmental impact assessments and related regulatory, public and competition law issues, as well as matters at the intersection of real estate and renewable energy. Waste management law specialist Martin Niederhuber leads the practice alongside Florian Stangl, who handles energy-related contracts and regulatory issues, and Paul Reichel. Reichel is well-regarded for his expertise in environmental law proceedings and routinely advises developers of hydropower plants and wind farms.

The energy law team at Starlinger Mayer Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH is noted for its extensive knowledge of electricity and gas regulation. Under the leadership of Thomas Starlinger, the team works with regulatory authorities and is well-versed in day-to-day energy law issues. Starlinger himself has over 30 years of experience advising on both EU and Austrian energy law. Laurenz Götzinger is also recommended for his specialisation in renewable energy matters and EU regulation infringement proceedings.

Binder Grösswang’s projects and energy capabilities encompass public administrative and procurement law as well as state aid, EU, environmental and competition law. Johannes Barbist leads the regulatory team and has extensive experience in administrative and constitutional law matters, as well as ESG and regulatory issues. Regina Kröll provides advice on FDI and foreign trade law-related issues.

bpv Hügel’s projects and energy team has a strong focus on regulatory issues as well as EU law. Christian Schneider and Christian Macho jointly lead the practice. Schneider’s specialisms include public procurement law, public economic law, European law and environmental law. Macho offers advice on construction contracts and real estate issues, as well as public construction and regional planning matters.

Haslinger / Nagele Rechtsanwälte GmbH boasts expertise in environmental and sustainability issues, as well as infrastructure and energy transition matters. The firm is most notable for its handling of large-scale projects within this sector. Practice co-head Wilhelm Bergthaler is highlighted for his capabilities in projects and environmental impact assessments. Co-head Martin Stempkowski advises on matters of energy law, and the laws governing regulated industries.