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The AKD energy team is involved in a broad range of energy projects. Our expertise covers all the different stages of energy projects, from the choice of location right up to operations.

AKD’s Energy Sector team capabilities include:


Regulated markets and environment

  • Electricity Act, Gas Act, Heating Supply Act, Mining Act, Nuclear Energy Act, and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
  • Environmental, zoning and other permits
  • Subsidies (SDE++), state aid and competition


Corporate law

  • Notarial services / Incorporating a legal entity
  • Joint ventures and partnerships
  • Governance issues
  • M&A / Deal structuring


Financing

  • Bank financing (projects and enterprises)
  • Equity investment and loans (convertible/subordinated loans)
  • Other financing solutions and hybrid structures
  • Coordination with insolvency law


Contracting

  • Public procurement law
  • Building and maintenance contracts, supply contracts
  • PPS/PPP
  • Notarial services / ownership structures (including superficies and lease structures)


Tax aspects

  • Review tax aspects of financing solutions and investment structures


Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Netherlands

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

AKD has a growing energy practice that regularly advises clients on heat-related matters and hydrogen projects, as well as on disputes relating to grid congestion. The team is mandated to assist with a broad scope of transactional and regulatory mandates. It offers particular expertise in the renewable energy sector, notably solar and wind projects, as well as environmental law. The team is experienced in advising clients in the public domain, as well as energy and infrastructure companies.

Work Highlights

  • AKD advised Eteck on the development of district heating grids in The Hague and Amsterdam.

Strengths

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AKD has great expertise regarding national regulations.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

We appreciate the speed and quality of advice provided by AKD.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

AKD provides very clear advice that is comprehensible for non-legal people. I appreciate the team's personal approach and flexibility in doing the assignments.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

AKD can handle very complex matters, largely because of the broad range of legal expertise it has on board. The team is very quick at responding and the quality of work is high.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

AKD's strengths are its knowledge and ability to create solutions for difficult problems.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Harm Kerstholt
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Harm Kerstholt
1
Band 1

Harm Kerstholt advises clients on joint ventures and acquisitions in relation to energy projects, especially in wind and solar developments. He additionally assists with battery storage and carbon capture matters. He joined AKD in September 2025 after having worked at NautaDutilh.

I think it goes without saying that Harm Kerstholt is one of the best energy lawyers in the Netherlands, if not the best. He is very kind and nice to work with.

Harm Kerstholt always supports us. He is really creative and proactive, and he also thinks of solutions.

Harm Kerstholt is a practical lawyer with a very good understanding of the buy-side of the energy market.

When we have major issues, we are always happy to bring them to him as he is very knowledgeable.

He is able to describe very complex matters in an extremely understandable manner. He is also always available and delivers work on time.

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Harm Kerstholt
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