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Pels Rijcken

Energy & Natural Resources: Regulatory

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Pels Rijcken

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The energy team works on the largest and most complex energy projects in the Netherlands. It is not only involved in practically all major wind farm projects onshore and offshore, but also in major – renewable – heat, as well as heat and cold storage and supply projects. It is also regularly retained for climate change matters, such as CO2 emission rights trading. The firm is leading in regulatory litigation in the energy sector. In addition to its successful regulatory practice, it also have a considerable transactional track record. It is advising energy producers, suppliers and traders and energy project developers. Unlike other law firms, it is retained by the Dutch government to advise on strategic and politically sensitive energy matters.

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What the Team is Known For

Pels Rijcken has a specific focus on regulatory matters, advising key public sector clients, including central and local governments, on high-profile and often politically sensitive energy-related issues. The law firm additionally receives frequent instructions from leading domestic and international energy companies and project developers. It is particularly well equipped to assist with heat transmission and wind farm projects, as well as with matters concerning the electricity grid and climate change.

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Strengths

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  • Pels Rijcken demonstrates broad knowledge on matters within the energy field and knowledge on supporting governmental organisations.

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  • Pels Rijcken offers great expertise, experience and diligence, and the team is customer-focused.

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  • Pels Rijcken delivers in-depth knowledge of European and Dutch energy law combined with a solid understanding of business and technical contexts and experience with relevant stakeholders.

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  • Pels Rijcken's advice clearly sets out the issues in manageable parts, describing the applicable laws and regulations and providing guidance that is valuable.

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  • Pels Rijcken has an excellent reputation when it comes to handling highly complex cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Iman Brinkman
    Iman Brinkman

    Iman Brinkman

    Iman Brinkman acts across a range of regulatory issues, including administrative proceedings and advisory issues relating to heat projects. He additionally assists with renewable energy developments, supply agreements and public law matters in the energy sector.

    • Iman Brinkman is a very enthusiastic, involved and communicative partner with a lot of knowledge.

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    • Iman Brinkman exhibits excellent expertise and draws on his network to proactively gather insights regarding both the interpretation and practical application of legislation.

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    • Iman provides top responsiveness. He is deeply familiar with European and national energy law.

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    • Iman Brinkman is a very intelligent and knowledgeable case handler.

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