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About

Provided by AKD

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

Provided by Chambers

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.

Notable practitioners

Keesjan Meijering and Maarten de Wit are key contacts at the law firm.

Work Highlights

Provided by AKD

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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