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Dr. Walter Potthast
Walter advises and represents large and medium-sized companies as well as the public sector drawing on his long-standing experience and outstanding expertise in environmental and planning law, especially on questions of waste, water, emission control and soil protection law. In addition, he regularly supervises the structure of public-private partnership models as well as de-privatisation projects.
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Career
| Since 2022 | Of Counsel, Taylor Wessing |
| 1990 | Partner, Taylor Wessing (and its predecessor) |
| 1988 – 1989 | Associate, Goebels, Krefeld |
| 1983 – 1988 | Assistant, University of Cologne |
| 1985 – 1988 | Legal clerkship |
Education
| 1988 | Admitted as a lawyer, Krefeld |
| 1988 | Second state examination, Düsseldorf |
| 1986 | Doctoral degree, Cologne |
| 1982 | First state examination, Cologne |
| 1977 – 1982 | Legal degree, Cologne |
Memberships & Associations
| Deutsche Gesellschaft für Abfallwirtschaft e. V. Gesellschaft für Umweltrecht e. V. Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Verwaltungsrecht im DAV Deutscher Anwaltsverein |
Additional languages
| English |
Latest news & insights
Environmental, planning & regulatory
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BVerwG strengthens environmental associations - actions against deviations from regional plan objectives admissible
8 February 2024
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Environmental, planning & regulatory
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Packaging law - Federal Administrative Court improves legal protection
8 February 2024
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Environmental, social & governance (ESG)
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Implications of RED III Directive for Businesses and Investors
29 January 2024
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Real estate
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Brentford FC and the Community Sports Trust achieve over £143m social value impact
14 December 2023