Ole Koester

As an associate in our Hamburg office and a member of our Commercial as well as Regulatory and Administrative practice groups, I advise German and international clients in the Energy & Utilities sector.

I advise developers, operators and contractors on matters covering the entire project lifecycle. This includes the drafting, review and revision of contracts, the corresponding dispute resolution as well as advice regarding regulatory requirements. Therefore, I represent our clients in out-of-court negotiations as well as in litigation proceedings – either as claimant or defendant.
Renewable energies and environmental law have been a focus of mine, since I specialised in environmental law during my studies in Hamburg and first worked at Bird & Bird as a research assistant. During my legal clerkship I continued to follow this specialisation with a station at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, where I gained experience in regulatory matters especially for onshore wind. Additionally, I worked for the litigation department of a renowned American law firm during my legal clerkship, to further develop my dispute resolution skills. I rejoined Bird & Bird in 2024 when I was admitted to the German bar.