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Stek is a go-to energy firm in the Netherlands. Stek’s regulatory team represents all the energy distribution companies as well as many household suppliers in the Dutch market and several large industrial energy consumers on strategic energy regulatory and public affairs issues in and out of court. Regulatory/disputes partner Jan Erik Janssen has been voted best energy lawyer in the Netherlands by his peers.

Stek has again been successful for its clients in many well-known cases before the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets and civil and administrative courts and the Administrative High Court in the Netherlands. The team also frequently drafts all kinds of sourcing, purchase and sale agreements and general conditions for various market parties.

Stek also provides the full range of corporate, finance and regulatory services in the fields of M&A transactions and (renewable) energy projects (including biomass, biofuels, wind, geothermal, heat and solar). Clients include energy corporates, grid companies, financial institutions, new players, private equity funds and investors. The energy transactional and projects practice is led by partners Reijnoud Homveld, Claudia Beele, Coen Thomas and Jeroen Timmermans.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

Stek is a top-tier regulatory law firm advising energy distribution companies and prestigious domestic energy players on regulatory issues in and out of court. Its lawyers frequently represent clients in litigation before the Authority for Consumers and Markets and the Administrative High Court for Trade and Industry. The team also has experience advising regulators and the state on the electricity and gas markets, and has an integrated transaction and project offering, especially in the renewable sector, and often works on geothermal, wind and solar projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Stek represented Netbeheer Nederland in a case before the Administrative High Court for Trade and Industry regarding the ACM's tariff regulation.

Strengths

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Stek offers strong and experienced partners with a hands-on approach. The team can think outside of the box and wants to understand the client's needs.

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Stek combines strong knowledge of the energy sector with a business approach. The team is very approachable and pragmatic in its solutions.

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The Stek team is easy to reach and able to respond quickly with practical solutions.

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The team at Stek has a great understanding of the market. Its advice not only includes legal aspects, the lawyers are also able to provide strategic advice on various aspects of a project.

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When faced with challenges or unpleasant developments, Stek remains calm, pragmatic and solution-driven.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jan Erik Janssen
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Jan Erik Janssen
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Jan Erik Janssen has particular experience in regulatory matters, advising on contentious and non-contentious issues. His expertise includes tariff regulations and energy transport capacity issues.

Jan Erik Janssen is a brilliant guy and probably has the best reputation in the market.

Jan Erik Janssen has a wealth of experience.

Jan Erik Janssen knows a lot. His knowledge is quite valuable, not only for us as a company but also for the sector.

Jan Erik Janssen very swiftly comes to conclusions and is very clear in speaking to the business.

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Reijnoud Homveld
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Reijnoud Homveld
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Reijnoud Homveld focuses on energy transactions, advising public and private clients on project development. He is well placed to act on acquisitions and joint ventures in hydrogen, wind and solar projects, as well as grid-related transactions.

Reijnoud Homveld is a very knowledgeable corporate and contractual lawyer.

Reijnoud Homveld is very client-oriented and knows how to focus on the major goals, without getting trapped in legal details.

Reijnoud Homveld is a sound lawyer with a pragmatic approach and way of working.

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Veii Jacobs
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Veii Jacobs
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Veii Jacobs is sought out by energy companies and grid operators to assist with regulatory and litigious mandates in the energy sector. She has recent experience in decommissioning obligations, tariff regulations, district heating networks and subsidy issues.

Veii Jacobs helped us to achieve goals that were previously thought to be impossible.

Veii Jacobs has in-depth knowledge of regulations in the energy market and of case law in this field.

Veii Jacobs is an expert in regulatory litigation and developments.

I think she is very well informed.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Regulatory
Jan Erik Janssen
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Jan Erik Janssen
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Veii Jacobs
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Veii Jacobs
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Up and Coming
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Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional
Reijnoud Homveld
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Reijnoud Homveld
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