Dr. Birgit Kunze
Expert
Education
- University of Regensburg and University of Geneva, Faculties of Law
Studies of German, European & International Law, 1989-1997 - German Law Degree
University of Regensburg, Faculty of Law
Ph.D. in Law (Dr. jur.) (1999) - BBP Law School
Studies of English Law (2002) - London Business School
Executive MBA (2005)
Bar Admission
- Solicitor in England & Wales (2003)
- Rechtsanwalt in Germany (1999)
Languages
- English, German, Turkish (beginner-level)
Dr. Birgit Kunze has broad experience in many aspects of energy law and regulation, with a particular focus on the wholesale trading of electricity, natural gas, LNG, oil and coal. Dr. Kunze has many years of expertise negotiating EFET contracts under German and English law.
Working formerly at the London offices of Morgan Stanley and RWE Supply & Trading GmbH for more than 13 years, she has gained significant experience in commodities trading and energy sale agreements (particularly in EFET agreements and bespoke sales & purchase agreements). She has earned her legal doctorate (Dr. jur.) from the University of Regensburg and is qualified as a solicitor in Germany and England & Wales.
