David Vaulont

Lead Counsel at EnBW

Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Combining a legal background, a longterm experience in politics and media relations with my technical interest and a strong enthusiasm I am able to work on high complex topics, to develop strategies and to build trustful and stable relationships.

Experience

  • EnBW (Full-time · 6 yrs 4 mos)
    • Group Expert Legal Policy and Concession Law
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Lead Counsel
      Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Legal Counsel
      Apr 2020 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG ist one of the largest energy companies in Germany. As a Legal Counsel I am advising the grid companies in the group in the area of competition law, regulatory law and energy law. I also develop strategic approaches for the litigation.

  • Attorney at Hefer und Partner Rechtsanwälte
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Lawyer at Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Baden-Württemberg
    Nov 2017 - Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    The Regulatory Authority for the Energy Sector is responsible for the regulation of the electricity and gas grid operators in Baden-Württemberg. The State Cartel Office is the antitrust authority of the energy sector. As a lawyer I was working in both areas with a current focus on the antitrust law. There I represented the State especially in antitrust proceedings against energy companies and municipalities. • The regulatory investigation of the circumstances of each individual case and its legal assessment • Making final decisions and the enforcement • The coordination with the other federal and state antitrust authorities and with the Federal Network Agency • The legal representation of the authority before the Higher Regional Court and the Federal Court of Justice

  • Member of the Supervisory Board at Stadion Freiburg Objektträger GmbH & Co. KG
    Feb 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Member of the City Council at Stadt Freiburg
    Jul 2014 - Jul 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Member of the City Council for BÜNDNIS90/DIE GRÜNEN