Torsten Wielsch
Deloitte Legal Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Germany
An expert in energy law and regulation, Torsten Wielsch at Deloitte Legal Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH focuses his practice on the transition of Germany’s conventional utilities into renewable energy-focused companies. Heading the firm’s ESG team, Wielsch brings expertise across contractual, strategic, and contentious mandates concerning renewable energy, green fuels, and the phase-out of hydrocarbons.
In the green fuels space, Wielsch acted for a leading producer in developing a standard contract for the supply of hydrogen and for the establishment of a hydrogen fuelling network for public transport. Wielsch also supports hydrogen network operators regarding financing and project development matters. Beyond this expertise, Wielsch is assisting major energy companies in the development of wind and solar assets, in the negotiation of power purchase agreements, and in corporate strategy matters.
Wielsch regularly shares incisive insights into the energy law landscape, with a particular focus on the hydrogen core network and the legal conditions necessary to ramp-up the hydrogen economy. Wielsch is also an expert on legal and scientific matters concerning the electricity market, helping develop legal tools which map market design and facilitate the use of battery storage systems.