Stibbe‘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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Hall of Fame: Transactional
Martin has a wide range of experience in the Energy and Industrial sector. He acts as counsel to various large industrial companies and energy companies in business and financial matters. Furthermore, he acts as counsel to sponsors, developers, contractors, lenders and other parties in energy and industrial projects (including project finance).
Rising stars: Transactional
With two decades of experience in private practice and in-house, Li Wee has essential knowledge and expertise to offer her clients. Li Wee specialises in the energy and industrial sectors on project development (including onshore and offshore wind parks, gas fired power plants and hydrogen projects), complex commercial contracts (including power purchase agreements, industrial supply agreements and CO2 capture and storage agreements) and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining our Amsterdam office in 2008, she practiced in a top-tier law firm in both London and Singapore. She also spent three years as legal counsel in an engineering and construction company and in an oil major. Li Wee was admitted as advocate and solicitor to the Supreme Court of Singapore in 2002 and to the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales in 2007.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin In de Braekt