Stibbe
Client SatisfactionStibbe‘s energy team, which is highly regarded for its ’deep knowledge of both energy and industry markets’, handles a broad range of transactional work in both domestic and cross-border contexts. It advises on the development, expansion and operation of large-scale projects, as well as on the structuring of related joint ventures. Mandates are often of ultra-high-value and span sectors from oil and gas to wind and nuclear. Martin In de Braekt, a ‘powerhouse lawyer in whose hands any complex energy project is safe’, leads the group; he has a strong reputation for his experience in the energy and industrial sectors, where he acts for key clients on a range of business and financial matters. Other key practitioners in the team include counsel Li Wee Toh and associate Jaap Waverijn.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has a deep knowledge of both energy and industry markets, and an ability to support companies in various legal fields related to our industry.’
- ‘Martin In de Braekt is proactive, solution-driven, and has a deep knowledge of markets, environmental concerns and legal implications.’
- ‘The energy team of Martin In de Braekt continues to be the go-to place for any complex energy project.’
- ‘Martin In de Braekt is a powerhouse lawyer in whose hands any complex energy project is safe.’
- ‘Martin's team is very knowledgeable, on top of regulatory developments and very pleasant to work with. Their overall quality is outstanding.’
- ‘Martin In de Braekt is a very knowledgeable partner with an excellent network. Li Wee Toh is very approachable and outstanding in leading and managing deals.’
- ‘An energy practice with all the relevant legal expertise, which ensures quick responses, and a single point of contact covering all the legal matters.’
- ‘Ali al Khatib and Stijn de Jong have excellent expertise and are a pleasure to work with - they are communicative and have great availability.'
Key clients
- Air Liquide
- EDF
- Eneco
- EPZ
- Eurus Energy Europe
- GE Renewable Energy
- Innogy
- Great Grey Investments (GGID)
- Northland Power Inc.
- Ørsted
- RWE
- SEGRO
- Uniper
- Tulip Oil
- Westermeerwind
- VEN members
Work highlights
- Advising RWE in a controlled auction concerning the €500m acquisition of a gas-fired power plant in the Eemshaven as well as an adjacent solar plant from Vattenfall.
- Advising Air Liquide in respect of the Porthos-project - a project initiated by the Rotterdam Port Authority, Energie Beheer Nederland and Gasunie which entails the capture and usage of CO2 in the Port of Rotterdam and storage thereof in empty offshore gas fields.
- Advising Tulip Oil on the sale of its 90% stake in German oil and gas company Rhein Petroleum GmbH to Beacon Energy plc.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame: Transactional
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates: Transactional
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin In de Braekt