administrative law & public law

Schoenherr's public law experts advise on complex matters concerning constitutional and administrative law.

"Schoenherr's regulatory expertise and longstanding experience is recognised as the standard-bearer of regulatory-related advice."
Chambers Europe

Schoenherr's regulatory expertise and longstanding experience is recognised as the standard-bearer of regulatory-related advice. Schoenherr has one of the leading public law teams, covering the entire spectrum of public business law.

The team's expertise guarantees comprehensive first-rate legal advice in all matters of constitutional and administrative law, particularly regarding environment and climate change, energy, planning and construction, life sciences, privacy and data protection, technology regulation, telecommunications, media, as well as privatisations, public-private partnerships and public procurement.

We regularly act for clients in a broad range of regulated sectors. In particular, we have in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure, energy, utilities, waste, pulp, paper, mining, steel, automotive, glass, food, entertainment, healthcare, pharmacy, telecommunications/media and research sectors.

On the other hand, we advise the European Commission, the federal government, states, municipalities, and other public sector entities. Organisations and companies also regularly turn to us for advice on issues regarding all aspects of administrative and constitutional law.

Legislators themselves rely on our expertise, for example in preparing and assessing draft bills. We provide expert opinions, assist in all kinds of public law procedures, handle cases before the High Administrative and the Constitutional Court, and advise on strategic as well as legislative aspects.