BBH EXPERTS

• Energy law (with a particular focus on the regulation of energy grids)
• Law relating to energy installations
• Procedural law

Stefan Missling is a recognised expert in the regulation of charges. He represents the interests of numerous grid operators and investors in procedures in and out of court, particularly regarding revenue caps and grid charges. Stefan Missling advises on all types of energy distribution systems including connecting cables for offshore wind farms. In this context, hydrogen networks, which are currently being developed, are becoming increasingly important. He also advises associations, participating in numerous committees and working groups for the further development of the regulatory system at the national and European level.

In addition, Stefan Missling counsels clients on all questions of public law, particularly regarding large projects in environmental and planning law (e.g. approval/licensing procedures for power plants and energy supply lines). In the area of telecommunications law, he represents the interests of mobile network operators, broadcasters and telecommunications service providers.

• Born in Northeim/Lower Saxony in 1970
• 1993-1998 studies of law at the University of Göttingen
• 1999-2001 research associate at the University of Göttingen
• 2002-2005 lawyer at a large British law firm in Berlin
• Since 2005 lawyer at BBH Berlin
• Since 2009 partner at BBH

• Ranking by Handelsblatt and the US publisher Best Lawyers: recognition as one of “Germany’s top lawyers” 2019 to 2023 in the area of energy law
• JUVE, Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien (2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2023/2024): frequently recommended lawyer for energy law
• The Legal 500 Germany (2018 and 2019): special mention for his expertise in regulatory law relating to the energy sector
• Publishes and lectures widely on energy law, with a focus on the regulation of energy grids