About
Partner at Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) in Austria, Christian Schmelz specialises in project development, planning and permitting, environment and climate change, and technology regulation, frequently acting for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors as well as other industries. He has strong expertise in power plant, storage and grid infrastructure projects, serves both corporate and public-sector clients, is an honorary professor and lecturer at the University of Vienna and regularly sits on advisory boards for legislative projects.
Practice areas
RegulatoryEnergyInfrastructureEnvironment & Climate ChangePlanning & PermittingTechnology RegulationAdministrative / Public LawProject Development
Office
Expertise
EnergyInfrastructureAutomotiveSteelFoodRetailWasteResearchPulp and PaperFinancial Industry
Education
- University of Vienna, Vienna/Austria (Dr. iur. 1979)
Admissions
- IBA
- OEWAV - Austrian Water and Waste Management Association
- ÖVG - Austrian transportation studies society
Languages
GermanEnglish