About us
We have several years of experience as inhouse counsels with respect to industry, construction and energy. Hence, we know what is important for our clients. We do not see ourselves as external consultants, but as part of the team.
we are more than just partners
Christian Simonis (LL.M)
Attorney-at-Law | Partner
Christian is acting as an inhouse counsel for an offshore wind farm operator. In addition, Christian is a Partner at SIMONIS Rechtsanwälte.
Christian started his professional career in 2008 as in-house counsel for an EPC contractor in charge of the installation and commissioning of the first commercial offshore wind farm in the German bight. Furthermore, Christian worked for a law firm specialized in renewable energies and for a leading manufacturer of offshore wind turbines.
Christian studied at the University of Bremen. After having successfully completed his first state examination, he attended a post graduate program at Leuphana University, graduating with a master’s degree (LL.M.). Christian spent his legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court Oldenburg.
Dr. Klaus Simonis
Attorney-at-Law | Partner
Klaus is acting as an inhouse-counsel in the legal department of a German utility. In addition, Klaus is a Partner at SIMONIS Rechtsanwälte.
Klaus began his professional career in 2003 at the state government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (there at the Department of Economic Development). In 2006, Klaus moved to the private sector and worked since then in the energy industry, with a focus on environmental law as well as on commercial law.
Klaus studied at the University of Bremen. After having completed his first state examination, he held a scholarship at the Institute on Private Law and Risk Regulation at the University of Bremen. Klaus spent his legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court Bremen.