Energy & Natural Resources
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 4
Contact number
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Clifford Chance has a respected transactional practice with a strong focus on project finance in the renewable energy sector, particularly offshore and onshore wind farms as well as projects in the solar power space. The team regularly handles M&A and financing transactions, advising energy companies and financial institutions. It is able to capitalise on its international strength to advise on large cross-border projects and transactions.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Vattenfall on its bids for the Hollandse Kust West Sites VI and VII, including all necessary project structuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Clifford Chance team has an in-depth understanding of the renewable space and our business. They really flourish in more complex discussions and transactions."
"The team was very helpful, very responsive and pragmatic as well. The lawyers were able to find solutions for out-of-the-box market matters, so their creativity and pragmatism stand out."
"Their global aspect was an advantage - Clifford Chance lawyers were happy to take on our case and offer expert lawyer assistance from another country."
"The Clifford Chance team has an in-depth understanding of the renewable space and our business. They really flourish in more complex discussions and transactions."
"The team was very helpful, very responsive and pragmatic as well. The lawyers were able to find solutions for out-of-the-box market matters, so their creativity and pragmatism stand out."
"Their global aspect was an advantage - Clifford Chance lawyers were happy to take on our case and offer expert lawyer assistance from another country."
Notable Practitioners
Hein Tonnaer has prolific experience in project finance mandates pertaining to wind farms and solar parks, including those of a cross-border scope.
"Hein Tonnaer is always willing to support us and has an unmatched understanding of our business and the challenges we face."
Liesbeth Buiter joins the ranking as a respected transactional lawyer, capable of handling major acquisitions in the energy sector. She assists with corporate PPAs and has extensive experience working with wind, solar and energy storage-related projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
Netherlands