Energy lawyer Dr Torsten Wielsch joins Deloitte Legal in Dusseldorf

Deloitte Legal is strengthening its energy law practice as of August 1, 2024 with the addition of Dr Torsten Wielsch, a well-known partner in the market, who is joining from Watson Farley & Williams.

As Lead Energy Law at Deloitte Legal, Torsten Wielsch will advise clients on all aspects of energy law and contribute his expertise in providing advice to the electricity-intensive industry, public administration and energy suppliers. Deloitte is thus expanding its comprehensive range of services in the area of Power, Utilities & Renewables, in which companies in the energy industry as well as municipal utilities and grid operators are advised on the challenges of the energy transition.

Andreas Jentgens, Managing Partner of Deloitte Legal, emphasizes: "With Torsten Wielsch we are gaining an outstanding expert in energy law. Especially in times of climate change, these issues are crucial for many of our clients. In this situation, they expect holistic advice on all aspects of the energy transition, from corporate strategy to the legal framework. We can provide this with our comprehensive expertise. I am therefore delighted that Torsten Wielsch has joined our partnership."

Commenting on his motivation for the move, Torsten Wielsch explains: "What particularly attracts me to joining Deloitte Legal is the opportunity for multidisciplinary collaboration with other functions. With its holistic advisory approach, Deloitte Legal is ideally positioned in the energy market. In a complex regulatory environment, our clients need comprehensive advice that covers not only the legal, but also the tax and commercial aspects. I am delighted to be involved in the further development of Deloitte Legal's energy law practice.”