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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, has an integrated transaction and project offering, especially in the renewable sector, and often works on geothermal, wind and solar projects.

Work Highlights

  • Stek represented Eneco in several energy regulatory disputes relating to fairness in pricing and consumer protection mass claims.

Strengths

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Stek combines critical legal scrutiny with a collaborative and process-oriented approach.

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The Stek team is knowledgeable, practical and efficient.

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Stek offers in-depth knowledge, expertise and practical experience in Dutch energy-related matters.

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Stek delivers a personal approach, smooth communication, quick responses and exceptionally deep knowledge of the sector.

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Stek is highly specialised in energy regulation and litigation, which allows it to anticipate market and legislative changes and translate these into actionable strategies.

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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 has extensive experience and contacts in the regulatory field of the Dutch energy sector.

Jan Erik is without doubt a leading figure when it comes to the regulation of Dutch energy.

Jan Erik Janssen is very knowledgeable, practical and responsive.

Jan Erik's knowledge of the regulatory landscape is deep and comprehensive, and he has an exceptional ability to simplify highly complex frameworks for his clients, making them clear and actionable.

Jan Erik Janssen embodies excellence and is extremely experienced. He provides strategic insight and effectively supports clients in the courts.

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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 communicative and service-minded lawyer who provides solid legal advice.

Reijnoud Homveld is a great companion in M&A transactions.

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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 is really good in regulatory affairs and an enjoyable person to work with.

Veii Jacobs is very professional and pleasant to work with.

Veii Jacobs is great at what she does!

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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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Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional
Reijnoud Homveld
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Reijnoud Homveld
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