The form of collaboration depends on your needs: a single engagement, an ongoing block of hours, project-based involvement or workshops.
The collaboration follows the working style of an in-house legal department. Short questions get short answers from David Engel, by email or by phone. A detailed written analysis is produced where it is needed as the basis for a decision. Coordination takes place via Teams, by phone or on site, depending on how the project is organised. Every assessment ends with a recommendation, even where the legal position is unclear, which in energy law it frequently is.
He offers well-defined matters outside court proceedings at a fixed fee and bills everything else at the agreed hourly rate. For research and the review of extensive documents, he uses AI-assisted tools. This reduces the billable time.
The firm is based in Würzburg and advises clients throughout Germany.
Engagement under a framework agreement that sets binding terms for remuneration and handling. Follow-on instructions – from contract negotiation through to court representation – can then be given without further formalities. Well-defined matters outside court proceedings are available at a fixed fee on request.
A defined assessment of contracts, official decisions or expert opinions – usually at a fixed fee with a set scope of review.
A monthly block of hours at a reduced rate, with prioritised handling and defined response times. Unused and additional hours are dealt with transparently in the retainer agreement. For recurring advisory needs.
Preparation and maintenance of contract templates for recurring matters – on a one-off or continuing basis.
The first port of call for the legal questions of day-to-day business – energy law as well as public and general commercial law. For municipal utilities and companies without an in-house legal department. On call or as a fixed block of hours (retainer) at a reduced rate.
Temporary involvement in the project team with an agreed weekly or daily number of hours.
Energy-law support for asset deals, portfolio transfers and joint ventures – with a fixed-price corridor on request.
In-house, online or as an open webinar. Daily or all-in fixed fee.
Typical workshop topics
Which form of collaboration suits you best can be settled in an initial conversation.