04 Dec 2025

Bird & Bird advises Natural Power on acquisition of renerco plan consult from BayWa r.e.

"Bird & Bird advised Natural Power on its acquisition of Munich-based renerco plan consult GmbH from BayWa r.e. AG. The transaction establishes a German operational base in Munich, reinforces Natural Power’s presence in the DACH region and strengthens its ability to deliver end-to-end renewable energy consultancy across Europe."

International law firm Bird & Bird advised Natural Power on its acquisition of Munich-based renerco plan consult GmbH from BayWa r.e. AG. The transaction represents a significant milestone in Natural Power's European growth strategy and strengthens its presence in Germany's renewable energy market. It establishes a strong operational base in Germany — Europe's largest renewable energy market — through renerco's strategically located Munich office. The deal enhances Natural Power's ability to deliver end-to-end consultancy services across the DACH region and beyond, supporting the clean energy transition throughout continental Europe. As an independent consultant and service provider, Natural Power has provided expert advice to the renewable energy industry for over 30 years. Operating from offices across the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, the US and now Germany, Natural Power supports clients in more than 40 countries with a vision of creating a world powered by renewable energy. renerco plan consult, a BayWa company based in Munich with roots dating back to 1989, provides technical consulting and planning services across renewables, including solar, wind and grid. The consultancy serves investors, project developers, municipal utilities, energy suppliers, banks and institutional investors across national and international markets. Bird & Bird represented Natural Power with a team composed by: partner Stephan Kübler, LL.M. (Corporate, Munich); senior Counsel Michael Gaßner (Corporate, Munich); senior associate Yannick Stahl, LL.M. (Corporate, Munich); partner Dr. Markus Körner (IP, Munich); associate Yvonne Schaafs (IP, Munich); partner Lars Kyrberg (Commercial, Hamburg); associate Ole Koester (Commercial, Hamburg); partner Dr. Ralph Panzer (Employment, Munich); senior Counsel Sandy Gerlach (Employment, Munich); associate Vincent Kirsch (Employment, Munich); partner Dr. Henriette Picot (Commercial, Munich); senior associate Paulina Jacob (Commercial, Munich); partner Dr. Michael Jünemann (Tax, Frankfurt); partner Dr. Rolf Schmich (Tax, Frankfurt); Counsel Michael Brüggemann (Tax, Frankfurt); associate Thomas Schmidt (Tax, Frankfurt); associate Julian Straßel (Tax, Frankfurt); partner Dr. Stephan Waldheim (Commercial, Düsseldorf); Counsel Dr. Florian Hinderer (Commercial, Munich); associate Gitty Narymany Shandy (Commercial, Düsseldorf); senior Counsel Elie Kaufman, LL.M. (Real Estate, Frankfurt); Counsel Jürgen Schlinkmann (Real Estate, Munich); associate Merwan Klink (Real Estate, Munich).
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