Christian Halskov Sauer

Professional profile

Christian Halskov Sauer is partner and head of Gorrissen Federspiel's Energy group and has assisted Danish and international actors in the energy sector for more than 15 years. Christian has been an adviser on renewable projects in more than 30 countries, which has given him significant industry knowledge.

Christian has considerable insight into and experience in advising on project development both in Denmark and internationally with focus on onshore and offshore wind, solar energy projects, biogas and power-to-x. Moreover, Christian has globally advised and negotiated FIDIC-based EPC contracts and OMS contracts for renewable projects.

As a significant element in connection with renewable projects, Christian advises on different PPA structures and offtake contracts on power-to-x projects.

Christian also advises on development, construction and operation of datacenters including PPAs, grid connection, utility agreements and CAPEX Agreements.

Christian's primary focus is on providing advice in connection with purchase and sale of companies and investments and financing within energy and infrastructure.

Career and education

Career

Gorrissen Federspiel 2022 -
Sauer Roldskov Law Firm, Partner 2009 - 2022 (E&M & TVC)
Vice President, Suzlon Energy 2006 - 2009
TVC Advokatfirma 2004 - 2006
Gorrissen Federspiel 2001 - 2004

Education

Admitted to the Danish Bar 2004
Master of Laws, Aarhus University 2001
STCL, Texas AM 1998

Ratings

Christian Sauer has been rated in Chambers and as 'Leading Partner' in Legal 500 and recognised as a Green Ambassador within the Green Guide EMEA 2024 Edition. Finally, Christian is rated as Highly Regarded within Project Development in IFLR1000.