Under the leadership of Jan Kromhout, AKD's energy team assists low carbon intensity entities with transactions, project developments, construction work and contractual matters. Keesjan Meijering is a go-to for regulatory matters, and acts for public and private sector clients in cases involving contracts and project agreements involving renewable energy, energy storage, and heat sector work. Maarten de Wit is adept at handling offshore wind and solar projects. Marjolein Dieperink left the firm in August 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘AKD provides a young team with a lot of knowledge on our business and the relevant legislation.'

  • ‘The diversity within the team ensures that we can rely on them for a wide range of legal matters. They consistently provide a legal and pragmatic approach, while also considering the underlying questions that may arise.’

  • ‘The professionals at AKD are highly specialized in their field, always seeking to provide a comprehensive solution to our questions, with practical application as a key pillar. This ensures we receive support that truly adds value.’

  • ‘The energy team we work with at AKD is multidisciplinary and depending on the case at hand, they offers a team which best suits our needs. AKD can always provide a lawyer that knows the business and the way we want to operate. ’

  • ‘Good integration of energy regulatory and corporate practice.’

  • ‘Keesjan Meijering is an enthusiastic and creative lawyer.’

  • ‘Maarten de Wit is very knowledgeable.’

Key clients

  • Duurzame Zekerheid Univé
  • Delvest
  • Lightsource bp
  • Enovos/Encevo
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • Jumbo Supermarkten
  • Statkraft
  • Municipality of Utrecht
  • INNAX
  • Anesco
  • ProRail N.V.
  • GWIB
  • Essent
  • Fakton Energy B.V.
  • Eteck + Infracapital
  • Solora B.V.

Work highlights

  • Advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) on the tender for the development of IJmuiden Ver Beta, the largest offshore wind farm in the Netherlands.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jan Kromhout

Other key lawyers

Keesjan Meijering, Maarten de Wit