Hogan Lovells advises Volue on acquisition of smartPulse

Led by Frankfurt partner Maximilian Broermann (PICTURED), global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised energy software provider Volue, a pioneer of the green transformation, on the acquisition of software developer smartPulse, a leading European platform for short-term power trading and battery optimization for asset operators and aggregators.

With this acquisition, Volue further strengthens its position through smartPulse’s proven platform and experienced team, significantly accelerating its expansion into Central and Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, and Turkey. By combining decades of expertise, Volue brings together comprehensive market knowledge in one of Europe’s fastest-growing energy markets. The combined offering will now encompass a complete range of solutions in forecasting, position management, dispatch planning and nomination, day-ahead bidding, intraday trading, battery optimization, and asset connectivity.

Hogan Lovells provided comprehensive advice to Volue on all relevant aspects of the transaction. The advisory work was conducted in cooperation with the law firm Hergüner.

The Hogan Lovells team has extensive experience in advising on international M&A transactions and deep industry expertise in the energy and technology sectors. The team regularly participates in strategically significant transactions that drive innovation and transformation in European energy markets.

Hogan Lovells Team for Volue: Maximilian Broermann (Partner), Jean-Pierre Tschauder (Associate) (Corporate M&A, Frankfurt); Prof. Dr. Fabian Pfuhl (Counsel), Felix Ackermann (Senior Associate) (Intellectual Property, Frankfurt); Christian Ritz (Partner, Antitrust/Regulation, Munich).

Hergüner Team for Volue: Deniz Tuncel (Partner), Neşe Nur Yazgan (Senior Competition Law Counsel), Mey Akkayan (Senior Associate) (Corporate M&A, Istanbul).