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AKD

Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional

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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

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Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional - Netherlands

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • AKD advised the Municipality of Utrecht on legal, contractual and regulatory matters relating to the Beursgebied heat network.

Strengths

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  • The depth and breadth of AKD's team is truly impressive. It combines extensive legal expertise with a deep understanding of the renewable energy sector, which allows it to handle complex agreements and regulatory challenges with confidence.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional respondentEurope

  • They understand very well that complex issues take time, but thanks to their experience they can deliver quickly and decisively.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Harm Kerstholt
    Harm Kerstholt

    Harm Kerstholt

    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.

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    Harm Kerstholt

    Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional

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