Together, we devise and implement solutions that protect your interests.

PERSONAL. FOCUSED. PRAGMATIC. CONNECTED.

Together, we devise and implement solutions that protect your interests.

PERSONAL.
FOCUSED.
PRAGMATIC.
CONNECTED.

PROFILE

CTSP Legal is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing our clients with solution focused support in a selected number of areas where our expertise and networks are of particular benefit and set us apart.

PROFILE

CTSP Legal is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing our clients with solution focused support in a selected number of areas where our expertise and networks are of particular benefit and set us apart.

MISSION

Our mission is to provide personal, focused and pragmatic legal support and guidance as well as comprehensive and effective solutions, empowering our clients to navigate even the most complex legal challenges with confidence. Moreover, we want to be advocates for sustainability and help our clients achieve their goals while making a positive impact on the planet and society.

MISSION

Our mission is to provide personal, focused and pragmatic legal support and guidance as well as comprehensive and effective solutions, empowering our clients to navigate even the most complex legal challenges with confidence. Moreover, we want to be advocates for sustainability and help our clients achieve their goals while making a positive impact on the planet and society.

CORE VALUES

Our core values define who we are and how we operate. They guide every aspect of our practice, ensuring that we consistently uphold the highest standards of professionalism and client service while maintaining a high level of positivity and happiness across our team. These values include:

CORE VALUES

Our core values define who we are and how we operate. They guide every aspect of our practice, ensuring that we consistently uphold the highest standards of professionalism and client service while maintaining a high level of positivity and happiness across our team. These values include:

We adhere to the highest ethical standards, maintaining honesty, transparency, and trust in every interaction with our clients as well as within our firm.

We strive for excellence in all that we do, while delivering the highest quality legal representation and most effective solutions to our clients. In doing so, we keep it with (possibly) Aristotle and recognize that “Excellence is never an accident [but] always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution [and] represents the wise choice of many alternatives.”

We believe in the power of collaboration and work closely with our clients as well as numerous network partners, both nationally and internationally, to ensure that we fully understand our clients’ unique circumstances and develop comprehensive and effective strategies and solutions.

We adhere to the highest ethical standards, maintaining honesty, transparency, and trust in every interaction with our clients as well as within our firm.

We strive for excellence in all that we do, while delivering the highest quality legal representation and most effective solutions to our clients. In doing so, we keep it with (possibly) Aristotle and recognize that “Excellence is never an accident [but] always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution [and] represents the wise choice of many alternatives.”

We believe in the power of collaboration and work closely with our clients as well as numerous network partners, both nationally and internationally, to ensure that we fully understand our clients’ unique circumstances and develop comprehensive and effective strategies and solutions.

CULTURE AND APPROACH TO SERVING CLIENTS

We recognize that for a law firm to be able to invest in resources and attract the talent required to provide top quality services to clients, profitability is important. But we do not accept it when a quest for ever increasing profitability is the defining characteristic for a law firm’s culture and operations. Instead, we believe in an approach that prioritizes building and maintaining long-lasting relationships and recognizes that successful legal representation must be based on trust and a deep understanding of the client’s needs and objectives.

Consequently, we take a personalized and client-centric approach to serving our clients and tailor our services to address the specific needs and goals of each client. Our approach involves:

CULTURE AND APPROACH TO SERVING CLIENTS

We recognize that for a law firm to be able to invest in resources and attract the talent required to provide top quality services to clients, profitability is important. But we do not accept it when a quest for ever increasing profitability is the defining characteristic for a law firm’s culture and operations. Instead, we believe in an approach that prioritizes building and maintaining long-lasting relationships and recognizes that successful legal representation must be based on trust and a deep understanding of the client’s needs and objectives.

Consequently, we take a personalized and client-centric approach to serving our clients and tailor our services to address the specific needs and goals of each client. Our approach involves:

We take the time to truly understand our clients’ objectives, concerns, and desired outcomes. This enables us to provide targeted legal advice and develop strategies and solutions that align with the client’s best interests.

We combine our extensive legal knowledge and experience with a pragmatic mindset to provide strategic guidance. We offer practical solutions that take into account the long-term implications and potential challenges our clients may face.

We believe in open and transparent communication. We keep our clients informed at every stage of their legal journey, explaining complex legal concepts in clear and concise terms, empowering our clients to make informed decisions. We also place particular emphasis on reliability and ensure that we are there for our clients when it really matters; ducking out is not an option for us.

We take the time to truly understand our clients’ objectives, concerns, and desired outcomes. This enables us to provide targeted legal advice and develop strategies and solutions that align with the client’s best interests.

We combine our extensive legal knowledge and experience with a pragmatic mindset to provide strategic guidance. We offer practical solutions that take into account the long-term implications and potential challenges our clients may face.

We believe in open and transparent communication. We keep our clients informed at every stage of their legal journey, explaining complex legal concepts in clear and concise terms, empowering our clients to make informed decisions.

We also place particular emphasis on reliability and ensure that we are there for our clients when it really matters; ducking out is not an option for us.

FOCUS AREAS

We embody the essence of a boutique law firm by being dedicated to delivering solution-focused support with a personalized approach in carefully selected areas where our expertise and extensive networks offer tangible advantages to our clients. In this pursuit, we have identified three primary focus areas that align seamlessly with our core strengths: Construction, Climate & Sustainability / Impact, and Internationalization.

FOCUS AREAS

We embody the essence of a boutique law firm by being dedicated to delivering solution-focused support with a personalized approach in carefully selected areas where our expertise and extensive networks offer tangible advantages to our clients. In this pursuit, we have identified three primary focus areas that align seamlessly with our core strengths: Construction, Climate & Sustainability / Impact, and Internationalization.

CONSTRUCTION

We provide construction advisory services and representation in disputes to a broad range of stakeholders engaged in major construction projects, in particular developers, contractors, investors and lenders, and especially in the energy and infrastructure sectors, both in Germany and internationally.

We strive to be the steadfast legal partner that supports our clients' construction projects from inception to completion and beyond. We do this based on decades of experience dealing with the complexities of drafting and negotiating construction contracts and related project documents for major projects, as well as risk identification and mitigation, claims management, and dispute resolution.

Recognizing that the construction industry demands comprehensive expertise and specialized support across a broad range of issues and jurisdictions, we also maintain and work closely with an international network of legally independent professionals and businesses who are providing relevant expert services as well as flexible project services, in particular in the area of contract and claims management.

Through our specialist experience and collaborative approach, we enable our clients to identify and mitigate risks effectively, manage their construction contracts diligently, navigate complex claims and even disputes scenarios with confidence, and protect their profits.

IMPACT

We support businesses, investors (esp. asset managers and family offices), non-profit organizations and municipal as well as rural communities engaged in, or willing to engage in, initiatives and businesses that drive significant and scalable positive impact on the environment and society.

We provide our clients with legal advice and representation relevant to the legal conditions within which they operate, their transactions and financial strength, compliance with laws and regulations, and, where necessary, the legal enforcement of their rights. We also help our clients effectively communicate their messages as well as grow relationships that support their goals and values and align with their strategies for long-term success.

We have a proven track record in climate & sustainability / impact. Our involvement in this area started in 2006, when one of founding partners took on a leading role in the conceptualization and structuring of a number of impact investment initiatives. These included in particular one aimed at deploying decentralized water disinfection systems across South- and Southeast Asia and one focusing on advancing development in rural India by supporting social enterprises and other important enablers in relevant sectors, such as education and housing.

INTERNATIONALIZATION

We support businesses and investors in cross-border transactions and in the internationalization of their undertakings as well as in the management and restructuring of their existing international operations.

Structuring and negotiating international transactions or collaborations is usually complex and multifaceted. Venturing into international markets and managing or, where required, restructuring or even shutting down existing international operations, presents a myriad of legal complexities and challenges. We recognize that navigating these complexities and challenges requires an understanding of diverse legal systems, cultural norms, and business practices.

Having lived and worked as advisors, interim managers and even entrepreneurs in numerous jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we have developed strong international expertise and cultural awareness. We are also well-versed in coordinating support and collaborating with independent professionals and businesses who are operating locally and provide crucial support in their respective jurisdictions.

CONSTRUCTION

We provide construction advisory services and representation in disputes to a broad range of stakeholders engaged in major construction projects, in particular developers, contractors, investors and lenders, and especially in the energy and infrastructure sectors, both in Germany and internationally.

We strive to be the steadfast legal partner that supports our clients’ construction projects from inception to completion and beyond. We do this based on decades of experience dealing with the complexities of drafting and negotiating construction contracts and related project documents for major projects, as well as risk identification and mitigation, claims management, and dispute resolution.

Recognizing that the construction industry demands comprehensive expertise and specialized support across a broad range of issues and jurisdictions, we also maintain and work closely with an international network of legally independent professionals and businesses who are providing relevant expert services as well as flexible project services, in particular in the area of contract and claims management.

Through our specialist experience and collaborative approach, we enable our clients to identify and mitigate risks effectively, manage their construction contracts diligently, navigate complex claims and even disputes scenarios with confidence, and protect their profits.

IMPACT

We support businesses, investors (esp. asset managers and family offices), non-profit organizations and municipal as well as rural communities engaged in, or willing to engage in, initiatives and businesses that drive significant and scalable positive impact on the environment and society.

We provide our clients with legal advice and representation relevant to the legal conditions within which they operate, their transactions and financial strength, compliance with laws and regulations, and, where necessary, the legal enforcement of their rights. We also help our clients effectively communicate their messages as well as grow relationships that support their goals and values and align with their strategies for long-term success.

We have a proven track record in climate & sustainability / impact. Our involvement in this area started in 2006, when our founding partner took on a leading role in the conceptualization and structuring of a number of impact investment initiatives. These included in particular one aimed at deploying decentralized water disinfection systems across South- and Southeast Asia and one focusing on advancing development in rural India by supporting social enterprises and other important enablers in relevant sectors, such as education and housing.

INTERNATIONALIZATION

We support businesses and investors in cross-border transactions and in the internationalization of their undertakings as well as in the management and restructuring of their existing international operations.

Structuring and negotiating international transactions or collaborations is usually complex and multifaceted. Venturing into international markets and managing or, where required, restructuring or even shutting down existing international operations, presents a myriad of legal complexities and challenges. We recognize that navigating these complexities and challenges requires an understanding of diverse legal systems, cultural norms, and business practices.

Having lived and worked as advisors, interim managers and even entrepreneurs in numerous jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we have developed strong international expertise and cultural awareness. We are also well-versed in coordinating support and collaborating with independent professionals and businesses who are operating locally and provide crucial support in their respective jurisdictions.

LAWYERS

Meet our partners

Christian Lütkehaus

Partner

Dr. Alice Boldis, LL.M. (Edinburgh)

Partner

Christian Lütkehaus

Partner

Dr. Alice Boldis, LL.M. (Edinburgh)

Partner

CREDENTIALS

  • Representing an international, Spanish-based EPC contractor in interim relief proceedings as well as in an international arbitration (ICC) against its Czech-based subcontractor in relation to a dispute concerning the design, manufacturing and installation of a direct-fired boiler for a gas-fired combined heat and power plant in Germany.
  • Advising a Germany-based manufacturer of cables for high and extra-high voltage networks in relation to issues under its contract for the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of high performance cables for a 1,200 MW hydropower project in Bhutan.
  • Advising a Germany-based contractor on issues arising under its EPC and O&M contracts for a portfolio of utility scale battery energy storage systems (> 100 MW, including the until recently largest BESS in Europe).
  • Advising a joint venture between two leading international marine contractors in relation to contracts in connection with the Fehmarnbelt tunnel project; the Fehmarnbelt tunnel project is said to be North Europe’s largest ongoing infrastructure project, with an estimated cost of approx. EUR 7.5bn.
  • Advising a US contractor for engineering, architectural, planning and other construction services on construction contract issues against a German TSO in connection with a major grid expansion project (with a length of 700 kilometres and a transmission capacity of four gigawatts the largest infrastructure project of the energy transition in Germany and the largest underground cable project worldwide).
  • Advising a Spanish-Italian contractor JV during the successful tender process and EPC contract negotiations for two 600 MW gas fired power plants in Germany. These projects play an important role in Germany’s energy transition as they will replace coal fired power plants from 2026 onwards and natural gas is only intended to be used for a transitional period before being replaced by hydrogen.
  • Advising a German utility in connection with the termination of contracts for the supply, construction and commissioning of wind turbines and related foundations, as well as their maintenance due to significant price increases and deviations in technical specifications/defects for four onshore wind projects with a total planned capacity of approx. 250 MW.
  • Advising a major German electricity producer in relation to the procurement (esp. EPC, FIDIC based, and LTSA) of numerous GTCC projects in Germany.
  • Advising an American construction company on implementing a procurement strategy as well as drafting all the relevant subcontracts in relation to the installation of EV charging stations on behalf of a leading energy supplier who seeks to implement its net-zero ambitions with this project.
  • Advising a Spanish contractor on an ongoing basis in relation to issues arising under and in connection with its EPC contract for a CHP project in Germany.
  • Advising various Germany based funders (banks and private equity investors) in the due diligence of project agreements (esp. EPC and O&M) in relation to numerous onshore wind and solar PV project financings (>600 MW).
  • Advising an operator of solar and wind farms on the sale of several solar projects in the UK, including advising on project contracts (EPC and O&M) under German law in the common law environment.
  • Advising a developer and operator of biogas plants in the UK in relation to the enforcement and defence of legal claims arising out of prime contractor agreements with a German contractor as well as the calling of securities.
  • Advising a leading UK based drilling, engineering and technology company on the drafting of contracts under German law for the supply of two drilling rigs.
  • Advising an English operator of a biomass power plant on the assertion of warranty rights against the German supplier of an important plant component.
  • Advising an American subsidiary of a Japanese electronics giant in the assessment, drafting and negotiations of its contracts for the project management, engineering, planning and construction of battery energy storage systems (up to 48 MW) for Germany based projects.
  • Advising a French based major automotive supplier in relation to the development of two ‘captive’ solar systems to be installed at two of their manufacturing facilities in Germany in order to meet their objective to reduce the carbon footprint of their products as well as the emissions generated by their production sites.
  • Advising a German battery storage developer on its procurement strategy, drafting and negotiations of German law governed contracts for the project management, engineering, planning, construction and operation of its several projects in Germany as well as regular construction advise during the execution of the projects.
  • Representing a German battery storage systems developer in ordinary court proceedings against its client in relation to the enforcement of payment claims arising out of a contract for the planning, construction and commissioning of a storage power plant.
  • Advising one of the largest Austrian suppliers of district heating on the conclusion of an energy purchase agreement with a German supplier of thermal energy from a geothermal plant for feeding into the Austrian grid.
  • Advising a leading German contractor in a major international arbitration in London (ICC) against its employer under an EPC contract for an India based coal fired power plant; value in dispute approx. USD 140m.
  • Advising a leading German contractor in a major ad hoc arbitration in India against its employer under an EPC contract for an India based coal fired power plant; value in dispute approx. USD 140.
  • Advising a German engineering group engaged in the engineering, procurement and construction of waste incineration and power plants on the drafting and negotiations of EPC (FIDIC) and supply contracts for various projects in India, including a 450 MW power plant. 
  • Advised a leading German electricity producer on the negotiations and execution an O&M contract for a 150 MW power plant in Gujarat (India).
  • Advising a leading utility in relation to contract negotiations for the construction and maintenance of two 100MW/100MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) for a German power transmission system operator.
  • Advising a Canadian utility on the drafting and negotiations of all relevant contracts (BoP EPC, TSA, MSA) for two onshore wind projects in Romania.
  • Advising a major Chinese construction and civil engineering company with regard to its planned corporate structure in the EU, and potential risks relating to EU-wide regulations to improve mutual access in international procurement (International Procurement Instrument).
  • Acting as co-counsel in an international arbitration (DIS) for a leading Dutch-based global dredging contractor and marine services provider against its employer in relation to a dispute under a contract for the supply and installation of the inter-array cables and cable protection system for an offshore wind farm in German waters.
  • Advising an international, Dutch-based shipyard group on issues arising in connection with its contract for the manufacturing and supply of a HVDC topside structure for one of the largest offshore wind farms in the UK.
  • Advising a leading Belgium based marine contractor in relation to its major construction (FIDIC) and supply contracts for five offshore wind farms (in total > 2,000 MW) in German waters, including the assertion/defense of claims/counterclaims arising from BoP, EPCI and T&I contracts against employers as well as from subcontracts with contractors located in and outside Germany.
  • Advising a joint venture between two sector leading companies (Germany and EU based) in two international arbitrations (DIS) against its Germany and EU based foundations suppliers (FIDIC Yellow Book) for a large offshore wind farm in the German exclusive economic zone; claims and counterclaims in relation to ‘time’ (delay, EoT, prolongation, acceleration), variations/additional work, remeasure, outstanding work and defects (total amount in dispute approx. EUR 200m).
  • Advising a joint venture between two leading Germany and Belgium based contractors in the presentation and negotiations of claims against a Germany based major developer under a EPCI contract (FIDIC Yellow Book) for an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea (German exclusive economic zone) as well as in defending against the developer’s counterclaims; value of claims and counterclaims approx. EUR 350m
  • Advising a leading Netherlands based marine contractor in relation to various issues around a number of projects, including, for instance, a substantial delay damages claim, in connection with a contract for the installation of subsea cables as well as onshore cables for the connection of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea to the German transmission grid.
  • Advising a Netherlands based contractor in relation to various claims (incl. COVID-19 related) arising out of a German law governed contract for critical works for an offshore wind farm in Taiwan.
  • Advising a Norwegian contractor in relation to supply and maintenance contracts for offshore converter platforms in the North Sea.
  • Advising a joint venture consisting of a Dutch contractor and a Chinese cable manufacturer on corporate law issues relating to the establishment of a consortium under German law as well as advising on public procurement law with regard to a possible review procedure for a large offshore grid connection project in the Baltic Sea.
  • Advising a German contractor in relation to the determination of and compensation for bad weather days and associated vessel standby during the identification and removal of UXOs.
  • Advising a joint venture of UK and German energy majors in connection with the drafting and negotiations of all relevant contracts for the construction of two offshore wind farms in the UK with a total capacity of 3 GW.
  • Advising on the drafting and negotiations of the steel fabrication and supply (EPC) contracts for all the foundations of an offshore wind farm in Taiwan (600 MW).
  • Advising an Italian EPCM contractor on prolongation claims against the German employer in relation to a major special chemicals plant construction project.
  • Advising the Italian subsidiary of a multinational engineering company on various claims in relation to the construction of a major pharmaceutical production plant in Germany.
  • Advising a UK based life science contractor in relation to the procurement strategy and negotiation of numerous construction contracts for various projects in the DACH region.
  • Advising a major UK and Dutch based business in the drafting and negotiations of an EPC contract in relation to the expansion of a manufacturing facility near Mannheim.
  • Advising a UK based life sciences company in relation to the procurement and construction (VOB/B) of its new regional headquarters and logistics centre in Germany.
  • Advising the German subsidiary of a Turkish leading steel industry corporation in relation to construction, labour and commercial matters for its logistics projects in Germany.
  • Advising an American construction company in the drafting and negotiations of a framework agreement for the provision of design services for various projects of a large German energy utility.
  • Advising an automotive supplier on a building demolition contract, in particular in relation to the contractor’s liability.
  • Representing the Dutch subsidiary of an American construction and engineering company, a global leader in the oil and gas sector, against a Russian subcontractor in a DIS arbitration concerning payment claims allegedly arising from a large and complex chemical plant project in Russia.
  • Representing the Dutch subsidiary of an American construction and engineering company, a global leader in the oil and gas sector, against an Italian subcontractor in a DIS arbitration concerning payment claims allegedly arising from a large and complex chemical plant project in Russia. Following the successful conclusion of the arbitration, we also represented the client in annulment proceedings initiated by the opposing party at the Cologne Higher Regional Court which upheld the arbitral award.
  • Acting as sole arbitrator in a dispute under the DIS rules in relation to the recovery of a loan granted for the production of cutting-edge medical products.
  • Advising a German developer on the drafting and negotiation of various contracts for sustainable real estate projects.
  • Advising a Swiss pharmaceuticals company on its global procurement and contracting strategies for the implementation of production plant projects worldwide.
  • Advising a British project developer in connection with various hotel projects in Germany, in particular with regard to the drafting and negotiation of general contractor and subcontractor agreements.
  • Advising a German utility group in relation to the termination and restructuring of numerous commercial contracts in connection with the sale of the client’s stake in a joint venture concerning the construction and operation of data centres in Germany.
  • Advising a German provider of construction and operation services for data centers on its general contractor agreement for the turnkey construction of a large data center near Frankfurt, Germany, for a US based employer.
  • Advising a German provider of construction and operation services for data centers on its general contractor agreement for the turnkey construction of a large data center in Berlin, Germany, for a Germany and Netherlands based employer JV. 
  • Advising a major German family owned group of companies on the establishment and acquisition of businesses in India.
  • Advising a German state bank on the establishment of a representation in India.
  • Advising a global leader in the manufacturing of hot stamping foils and related machinery, headquartered in Germany, in the restructuring and subsequent substantial growth of its business in India.
  • Advising an Indian diversified business in the drafting and negotiations of a number of international agency and trade related contracts as well as the presentation of and defence against numerous claims and counterclaims.
  • Advising a large German chemicals manufacturer in an India based commercial litigation involving the extraction of a multi-million EUR deposit.
  • Advising a Germany based telecom major in the termination of an agency agreement and a number of service contracts in India as well as in relation to various claims.
  • Advising a German biotechnology company funded by a leading German venture capital fund on various joint ventures/collaborations in India.
  • Advising a leading Indian pharmaceutical company on the acquisition of a foreign controlled listed Indian company.
  • Drafting and negotiating numerous shareholder agreements, (equity) subscription agreements, and related documents, in particular for clients based in Switzerland and Singapore and investing in businesses across South- and Southeast Asia.
  • Overseeing the establishment of a Zurich based asset management joint venture between a London and Dubai based bank and a Singapore based investment boutique, engaged in fund management and regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, FINMA.
  • Overseeing the establishment of a Zurich based multi-family office regulated by Polyreg (a self-regulatory body recognised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, FINMA) and focusing on wealth management services for clients in the Middle East.
  • Serving on the board of directors of numerous Indian, Singaporean and Swiss businesses, including subsidiaries of various German clients and also affiliates of Fortune 500/1000 groups. 
  • Advising a UK based charity in relation to several cooperation and supply agreements for the implementation of projects in South Asia and Africa providing sustainable emergency shelters to people displaced due to natural disasters or fleeing from violent conflicts.
  • Leading on the establishment of a Singapore based incubator for cleantech businesses, in part financed by a non recourse grant administered by Spring Singapore, a government agency.
  • Leading on the conceptualization and structuring of an investments initiative aimed at deploying decentralized water disinfection systems across South- and Southeast Asia.
  • Leading on the conceptualization and structuring of an investments initiative focusing on advancing development in rural India by supporting social enterprises and other important enablers in relevant sectors, such as education and housing.
  • Overseeing the setting-up of an open-ended collective investment scheme and various Malta and Mauritius based expert funds, also hosting sub-funds for private equity investments in social enterprises.
  • Presenting on numerous occasions on issues relevant for impact investments as well as ESG, also including customized client workshops.

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