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NautaDutilh

Energy & Natural Resources: Regulatory

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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NautaDutilh

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We distinguish ourselves from other law firms with an energy practice by having a dedicated multi-disciplinary legal team comprising of lawyers that are highly specialized in their respective fields and have deep energy sector experience. Our energy sector experience taught our lawyers to speak the language of our clients, build strong personal relationships within the sector and understand the challenges of operating in the transitioning energy sector better than most other lawyers. Our energy practice is focused on transactions with complex regulatory dimensions.

For more information: https://www.nautadutilh.com/en/our-expertise/industries/energy-natural-resources

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Energy & Natural Resources: Regulatory - Netherlands

What the Team is Known For

NautaDutilh has a long-standing transactional energy practice regularly entrusted by leading oil and gas companies, project sponsors and government entities. The law firm handles a range of acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, restructurings and private equity deals. It draws on its extensive experience in the oil and gas industry to advise on the full spectrum of upstream, midstream and downstream matters. The practice is equally equipped to handle cases in the renewable energy space, acting on solar and offshore wind projects. The team is able to combine transactional and regulatory expertise to provide a full service to clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • NautaDutilh advised VTTI on its development of ammonia import terminals and cracking facilities in the Port of Antwerp and the Port of Rotterdam.

Strengths

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  • NautaDutilh has a lot of knowledge, a good reputation and delivers good, solid work.

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  • NautaDutilh stands out for its deep sector knowledge, pragmatic approach and strong customer focus. The team combines a thorough understanding of Dutch and European energy regulations with practical, solution-oriented advice.

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  • NautaDutilh is simply outstanding in its commerciality and responsiveness.

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  • NautaDutilh has strength and depth in our sector and combines strict legal knowledge with a very good sense of practical and commercial realities.

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  • NautaDutilh is an excellent law firm to work with. The team is very proactive and able to design and drive complex transaction processes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lisa Schoenmakers
    Lisa Schoenmakers

    Lisa Schoenmakers

    Lisa Schoenmakers represents clients in complex transactions concerning energy and natural gas, including investments, restructurings and divestments.

    • Lisa Schoenmakers is great to work with. She is a proactive, friendly and highly client-oriented lawyer.

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    • Lisa Schoenmakers is an excellent professional and a very pleasant person with strong social skills.

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    • Lisa Schoenmakers is very commercial, pragmatic and easy to work with. She has a good understanding of the issues that we face.

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    • Lisa is an industry expert with in-depth knowledge and experience.

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    • Lisa is very knowledgeable, both in terms of the energy sector as well as deep legal content.

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  • Iris Kieft
    Iris Kieft

    Iris Kieft

    Iris Kieft is building an increasingly impressive reputation within the Dutch energy market through supporting clients in hydrogen projects, energy investments, electricity grid expansion and offshore wind farm development.

    • Iris Kieft is a great and thoughtful professional with deep content knowledge.

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    • Iris has a high level of knowledge that she can effectively apply in practice.

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    • Iris Kieft is the absolute regulatory energy expert in the field.

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    • Iris Kieft is always willing to engage in discussions and contribute ideas, as well as share her knowledge.

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