Planning & Environmental Law

Successful urban and infrastructure development requires more than just strong concepts – it demands legally secure planning from the very beginning. We advise both public and private clients across all phases of the planning and approval process.

Public construction law provides the foundation for any development project – from individual residential buildings to large-scale industrial facilities, wind farms or retail centers. It encompasses all planning and permitting issues that must be addressed well before construction can begin.

Before urban development becomes a reality, municipalities must establish legally compliant land-use and zoning plans. These processes are embedded within a complex framework of federal and state planning law, national and European environmental regulations, and other public law requirements.

Environmental law plays a particularly significant role. It governs the impact of construction projects on nature and the environment – especially with regard to emission control, species protection, water and landscape conservation, as well as environmental impact assessments (EIA). Both large-scale and smaller residential or commercial projects must comply with these standards.

The permitting stage also raises numerous legal questions – for instance, whether a project complies with zoning and building codes, aligns with municipal planning objectives, and meets technical standards relating to fire protection, structural integrity and building regulations.

Our lawyers, who specialize in public construction, planning and environmental law, advise industrial companies, public authorities, project developers and affected third parties alike. We support our clients in every stage of their project – from initial planning and permitting to legally compliant implementation. Our strength lies in combining legal precision with a deep understanding of the complex requirements of public construction and environmental law.