The team at HabrakenRutten stands out for its 'seamless integration of regulatory and transactional energy expertise'. The group is very experienced in acting for a client base of domestic and multinational entities on both green and conventional energy projects. Practice head Sander Simonetti has 'impressive technical knowledge' in the energy sector, with a solid track record in advising on transactional and contentious matters in the space. Peter Habraken handles work concerning the development and financing of hydrogen projects. Claire van der Hoeven is 'an asset to the energy practice'.
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Testimonials
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- 'The energy team at HabrakenRutten is very strong at the crossroads of energy regulation and civil and transactional law. They know everything there is to know about the foundations and regulation of the energy markets and can translate this to concrete transactions. I have not seen such seamless integration of regulatory and transactional energy expertise at any other firm.'
- 'Niche boutique firm with strong focus on high-quality energy sector knowledge.'
- 'Excellent team with an all-round attention to detail and a commercial, pragmatic approach. Very experienced.'
- 'Good understanding of business environment and the market which it applies for the approach of the case. Also a good understanding of the commercial challenges and dealings of the client.'
- 'Sander Simonetti is an energy lawyer with very broad expertise. He advises on the regulation, development, contracts and finance of energy projects, but also does high-end litigation and arbitration in the sector.'
- 'Sander Simonetti shows impressive technical knowledge in energy regulatory domains as well as in high-value transactional domains.'
- 'Peter Habraken has amassed an unparalleled catalogue of PPP sector knowledge throughout his decades-long career in which he remains at the forefront to deal with the most pressing matters.'
- 'Claire van der Hoeven really shows her strengths within the team. Claire is the environmental and public law conscience of the energy team. A true star in her field and an asset to the energy practice.'
Key clients
- E.ON
- ASML
- Gasunie
- Greenchoice
- VARO
- Eneco
- Royal VolkerWessels
- Wilmar Biofuels
- Renewi
- Allround Hollandse Energy
- Van Oord
- BP
- Hyrogas
- NV Juva / Westland Infra
- Visser & Smit
- Liander
- Intertrust Group
- Windunie
- AM
- Total Energies
Work highlights
- Acting as lead counsel on the project development of Holland Hydrogen I, Europe's largest renewable hydrogen plant.
- Advised a joint venture on a large solar PV energy project.
- Advised Essent on its sustainable energy project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sander Simonetti