Michel Chatelin

Michel Chatelin is a senior partner based in Amsterdam and heads the Energy & Energy Transition practice of Osborne Clarke in the Netherlands. He has over 30 years of legal experience specializing in energy law (EU and Dutch regulatory and project work), competition law, foreign direct investments, and commercial contracting. He is a recognized leader in the renewable energy sector, particularly in solar, wind, and clean tech, and brings deep expertise in antitrust investigations and compliance.

He works with a diverse client base, including major renewable energy developers, utilities, international consortia, public bodies, and healthcare institutions. His advisory extends to datacenter operators and waste management companies, reflecting a broad sectoral impact.

Michel leverages his extensive experience and network in the energy sector to deliver innovative, market-leading legal solutions that drive the energy transition and support sustainable growth. By combining deep regulatory knowledge with a proactive, business-oriented approach, he helps clients navigate complex challenges in renewable energy projects, competition law, and commercial contracts, ensuring they remain compliant and competitive. Michel collaborates with colleagues to foster a trusted, multidisciplinary environment, cross-selling services to maximize client value. For communities, he engages in thought leadership, speaking at industry events and contributing to publications, shaping policies and practices that advance sustainability and innovation.

Michel chairs the legal and tax committee of the trade association Holland Solar/NedZero. Further Michel is a member of the supervisory board of the Amelander Energie Coöperatie and a member of the Dutch competition law association and Dutch Energy law association.

Michel is actively involved with the 2tokens Foundation on the development of use cases for clean energy tokens - activities supported by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate and the European Union.