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Energy & Natural Resources

About

Provided by AKD

The AKD energy team is involved in a broad range of energy projects. Our expertise covers all the different stages of energy projects, from the choice of location right up to operations.

AKD’s Energy Sector team capabilities include:


Regulated markets and environment

  • Electricity Act, Gas Act, Heating Supply Act, Mining Act, Nuclear Energy Act, and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
  • Environmental, zoning and other permits
  • Subsidies (SDE++), state aid and competition


Corporate law

  • Notarial services / Incorporating a legal entity
  • Joint ventures and partnerships
  • Governance issues
  • M&A / Deal structuring


Financing

  • Bank financing (projects and enterprises)
  • Equity investment and loans (convertible/subordinated loans)
  • Other financing solutions and hybrid structures
  • Coordination with insolvency law


Contracting

  • Public procurement law
  • Building and maintenance contracts, supply contracts
  • PPS/PPP
  • Notarial services / ownership structures (including superficies and lease structures)


Tax aspects

  • Review tax aspects of financing solutions and investment structures


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Energy & Natural Resources - Netherlands

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

AKD has a growing energy practice that regularly advises clients on heat-related matters. It offers particular expertise in the renewable energy sector, as well as environmental law. The team is experienced in advising clients in the public domain.

Work Highlights

Provided by AKD

  • AKD advised Essent on multiple acquisitions of companies in the field of energy installation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"AKD team had all the knowledge that we needed and was very professional in its conduct. All our needs were fulfilled in terms of advice on litigation."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

"I was absolutely happy with the performance of the AKD team; they have been very pragmatic, took care of our interests and were very responsive."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe