A&O Shearman's 'agile, practical and very knowledgeable' energy team is highly regarded in the Dutch market for its strength in advising on a wide spectrum of transactional and regulatory matters. The group is well versed in assisting clients in the renewable energy, oil and gas, industrial and infrastructure sectors with financings, project development issues and contentious work, among other areas. Marinus Winters has an excellent track record in acting for petrochemical and gas sector entities in regulatory matters, and is equally adept at advising on competition issues; he co-heads the practice with Charles Honée, a corporate law expert who handles M&A and private equity matters, and Zeeger de Jongh, who focuses on project finance work in the renewables space.

Under the leadership of Jan Kromhout, AKD's energy team assists low carbon intensity entities with transactions, project developments, construction work and contractual matters. Keesjan Meijering is a go-to for regulatory matters, and acts for public and private sector clients in cases involving contracts and project agreements involving renewable energy, energy storage, and heat sector work. Maarten de Wit is adept at handling offshore wind and solar projects. Marjolein Dieperink left the firm in August 2024.

At Bird & Bird, the team fields extensive expertise in advising on large transactions in the energy arena. Led by Paul Waszink, the group is well known for handling project financing and development matters in the renewable energy, heat and electricity sectors. Green energy issues are another core area of instruction for the department. Waszink is a key contact for regulatory work, and advises multinational energy companies on energy generation, distribution, and storage projects. Sophie Dingenen left the firm in September 2024.

At Clifford Chance, Hein Tonnaer and Liesbeth Buiter co-head the energy and infrastructure practice, which houses a team with 'deep knowledge of the energy and renewable energy market'. The department has deep expertise in transactional work, with particular strength in advising on M&A deals, tendering processes, joint ventures and power purchase agreements, often for clients in the offshore wind sector. Tonnaer is a go-to for project development and finance matters, and is equally adept at advising on energy storage projects, while Buiter handles offshore wind and solar power projects and transportation and storage issues.

CMS’ energy and climate change practice has a workload which consists of mandates involving renewable energy, geothermal energy, electricity and green energy cases. Other core areas of instruction include financing, regulatory issues and disputes. Practice head Cecilia van der Weijden is a key name for transactional work, and acts for global clients in matters concerning energy and infrastructure development matters.

At De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, the energy team has an excellent reputation for its expertise in advising on a broad spectrum of contentious, transactional and regulatory matters. Cross-border work is a core area of strength for the group, which continues to be kept busy handling infrastructure projects, project finance, disputes and regulatory issues. Public law expert Arjan Kleinhout leads the department's regulatory and litigation offering, and is well versed in handling work for clients in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors; he shares leadership of the practice with Michael Schouten, who focuses on transactional mandates, and Martje Verhoeven-de Vries Lentsch, who leads on cross-border energy disputes and complex commercial arbitration. Jasper van Uden is a key contact.

At Dentons, the energy practice earns plaudits for its 'many years of real experience in the more complex and innovative renewable energy deals'. The 'very pragmatic' team continues to handle a high volume of transactional work for clients in the oil and gas, wind and solar areas, as well as handling permitting issues pertaining to projects. Jan Jakob Peelen is 'an intelligent energy lawyer with many years of relevant experience'; he co-heads the practice with banking and finance expert Marcel Janssen.

Under the leadership of Gerard Kneppers, the energy team at DLA Piper has been kept busy advising on transactional matters in the renewable energy sector. Solar power work forms a core pillar of the practice, and the group continues to assist with complex regulatory issues in the energy space. Michiel Coenraads is a key contact for contentious matters, and has extensive experience in advising on climate change issues. Arjen de Snoo left the firm in April 2024.

The energy and infrastructure team at Eversheds Sutherland 'possesses deep expertise in European energy regulation and ESG-related matters'. Practice co-head Miriam Van Ee is very well known for her expertise in transactional matters, and regularly advises energy companies, power developers, and asset managers on joint ventures, investments and M&A transactions. Practice co-head Michel Chatelin focuses on competition and regulatory work.

The energy team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advises investors and asset managers on high-value acquisitions and investments in energy transition and conversion projects. Regulatory experts Winfred Knibbeler and Alvaro Pliego Selie regularly assist heat and electricity suppliers with contentious work, and Alexander Doorman is a go-to for M&A transactions in the projects and energy areas. The trio co-head the practice.

The team at HabrakenRutten stands out for its 'seamless integration of regulatory and transactional energy expertise'. The group is very experienced in acting for a client base of domestic and multinational entities on both green and conventional energy projects. Practice head Sander Simonetti has 'impressive technical knowledge' in the energy sector, with a solid track record in advising on transactional and contentious matters in the space. Peter Habraken handles work concerning the development and financing of hydrogen projects. Claire van der Hoeven is 'an asset to the energy practice'.

Houthoff’s energy practice is headed up by Kirsten Berger, who is highly regarded for her expertise in handling M&A transactions, project development work and regulatory issues relating to energy transition projects and work in the oil and gas sector. The group advises on a broad range of matters, including low carbon projects. Marc Van Beuge is well versed in acting for power developers and operators, often advising on commercial agreements and regulatory issues.

Loyens & Loeff’s energy and infrastructure team has a solid track record in advising energy companies and investors on high-value energy and infrastructure transactions, as well as energy regulatory issues. Roland de Vlam leads the regulatory group, and regularly acts for distribution service operators in regulatory disputes.  Jan-Willem van Rooij heads the transactional group, and brings extensive experience in advising energy companies on M&A, investments, and project development mandates, often involving green and conventional fuels and electricity infrastructure work. Victor van Nuland is equally adept at handling transactional matters, with particular focus on assisting renewable power and energy services companies with M&A transactions.

The 'dedicated and ambitious' energy team at NautaDutilh is very well known for advising on energy generation, distribution, transport, and storage matters. Harm Kerstholt and Lisa Schoenmakers co-head the transactional offering and regularly assist public and private clients with high-profile investments, M&A deals, and power purchase agreements. Planning and environmental law specialist Iris Kieft leads on regulatory matters concerning the energy transition, and regularly represents major power companies in matters concerning project approvals. Of counsel Jaap Jan Trommel is a highly regarded practitioner.

NewGround Law B.V.’s team has a solid track record in handling regulatory work for clients in the renewable energy sector, however the group is also adept at advising on related administrative, environmental, and zoning matters and storage projects. Erwin Noordover is 'a highly skilled lawyer and specialist in the field of renewable energy projects and public law', who is well versed in advising on wind and solar power energy issues. Noordover co-heads the practice with environmental law expert André Gaastra.

Norton Rose Fulbright has ‘a very experienced energy practice‘. The team draws on the strength of the firm’s international network to support power developers and lenders on project finance, planning, construction and M&A work in the energy space, as well as advising on projects in the wind and solar power arenas. Battery energy storage systems matters are also prominent in the group’s workload. Wouter Hertzberger heads the practice; the department was bolstered by the arrival of Marjolein Dieperink in September 2024.

Based in The Hague, Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV‘s team 'has demonstrated exceptional expertise in the energy sector, consistently delivering high-quality and well-researched legal work', and 'their in-depth understanding of the industry's complexities allows them to navigate regulatory and commercial challenges with precision'. Practice head Iman Brinkman 'has thorough knowledge of the energy legislation and works highly efficiently'. Lianne Barnhoorn specialises in environmental law, and energy transition matters form the key pillar of her practice.

The energy team at Ploum specialises in handling investments, M&A and joint ventures involving renewable energy, energy infrastructure, and heat and electricity projects. The workload also includes mandates involving energy transition matters. Stephan Sluijters is 'very committed and strong in all aspects of energy related matters'; he co-heads the practice with real estate specialist Jolande van Loon and environmental law expert Maayke Maas-Cooymans.

Simmons & Simmons is equipped to assist domestic and international energy sector entities with financing work and transactional matters. Practice co-head David Shearer is a highly regarded corporate law expert, who is well versed in handling structuring and project finance issues for investors concerning renewable energy, gas, and heat projects. Practice co-head Rob Hendriks advises on M&A, private equity, and restructurings in the energy sector.

Stek has the 'full depth and capability to work on the most complex energy transactions for the largest investors, energy suppliers and grid operators'. The energy team has extensive expertise in handling major transactions, complex regulatory issues, and high-profile disputes in the sector. Jan Erik Janssen leads the regulatory offering, and garners praise for his 'unrivalled industry knowledge'; he assists energy distributors and industry associations with a range of regulatory matters, including contentious work and competition issues. Veii Jacobs is 'a very seasoned litigator in regulatory related administrative law procedures'. On the transactional side, Reijnoud Homveld and Claudia Beele act for distributors and services companies in renewable energy project development cases, M&A deals, and investments in the energy transition space.

The energy group at Stibbe has an excellent reputation for advising on large-scale power projects, as well as assisting prominent domestic and international clients with project development, M&A, and regulatory matters. Practice head Martin In de Braekt fields expertise in handling transactional and project development matters in the hydrogen, gas power, offshore wind, and carbon capture sectors, and is equally adept at supporting energy companies on compliance and policy mandates relating to regulatory issues. Duco de Boer is well versed in advising on M&A transactions, and acts for major energy sector clients in high-value transactions in the oil and gas sector.

Boutique firm Van der Feltz Advocaten is well known for its 'in-depth energy law expertise'. The team is well versed in advising onshore and offshore operators on gas exploration and production matters, however it is equally strong in handling a wide range of renewable energy sector work. Jacques Sluysmans is very experienced in handling public law matters in the energy arena; he co-heads the practice with the 'excellent energy lawyer' Michelle De Rijke. Ronald Olivier is a key contact for cases involving wind energy, biofuels and geothermal energy matters.

Van Doorne has ‘a very substantial, well integrated energy team that is highly responsive, well-organized and always available to go the extra mile‘; the group stands out for its ‘substantial experience on both regulatory and business aspects of the energy markets, making them an ideal partner for complex energy projects‘. Léone Klapwijk leads the regulatory offering, and is well versed in representing clients in the heat, electricity, and gas sectors on work. Diederik Maessen heads up the transactional side of the practice, and has expertise in advising on acquisitions concerning energy transport and storage infrastructure.