‘Honest advice that truly helps you as a client. Ability to combine interests of two clients and thereby lower costs.’

‘Knowledge and experience about public-private partnerships makes them unique. Arjan Kleinhout is one of a kind, is able to think one or two steps ahead without showing off or doing too much. He is able to efficiently make use of juniors who seemingly grow and outperform under his supervision.’

‘Unbelievable knowledge. Honest billing is also really a mayor plus point.’

‘Arjan Kleinhout really has the best knowledge of the energy sector, he is really sharp and fast.’

‘The team works well together and is always available. There is a good build-up of knowledge and experience within the team’

‘Practice is very personal and professional. They have unique in-depth knowledge and are able to combine expertise in different fields.’

‘Individuals on the team have a very personal and professional approach. They have unique in-depth knowledge and are able to combine expertise on different fields of expertise.’

‘Knowledge, willingness to listen to clients’ questions and requests, and responsiveness.’

‘Very knowledgeable people in various disciplines, as well as efficient cooperation between the various specialists. Able to respond to emerging questions with timely and complete advice.’

‘Max Oosterhuis and Roland de Vlam have excellent knowledge of energy law and the client’s business.’

‘Both Roland de Vlam and Jan de Heer have deep legal knowledge and experience in government bidding processes in The Netherlands, and demonstrated the ability to be value adding legal business partners to the bid project team.’

‘Jan de Heer – best in class and well-informed about current insights in the field.’

‘Iman Brinkman’s deep technical knowledge is really valuable in the energy sector.’

‘The team is on top of the latest developments in energy law and is very capable of sharing this information with peers.’

‘Iman Brinkman stands out as a very smart and very reliable partner.’

‘Wide knowledge and experience in energy law, including the financial regulation of network companies.’

‘No-nonsense approach. Sense of humour. Knowledgeable, which means they force their clients to really explain what the issues are, and then translate these issues into legal opportunities.’

‘Stek brings a lot of regulatory knowledge and experience to the table. Great support to stand up against or discuss with any regulator.’

‘Jan Erik Janssen has outstanding knowledge of the sector and is a good communicator. Well-equipped to balance the different interests of all relevant stakeholders and reasonable in his opinions of what can and cannot be achieved.’

‘Enthusiastic, young team, always ready to help you out.’

‘Jan Erik Janssen and Veii Jacobs are both excellent in Dutch energy law and very professional and experienced. They provide good support for very complex legal matters.’

‘They react very swiftly, have a profound knowledge of regulation, and are happy to discuss with you and to adapt a position.’

‘Jan Erik Janssen and Veii Jacobs form an excellent team. Both on the ball. Stek is a pleasant office to deal with, with a good atmosphere.’

‘The energy sector in the Netherlands is a complex area of law. Houthoff truly is an expert. Marc van Beuge understands the clients and delivers exceptional work.’

‘Marc van Beuge is kind, practical, and pleasant to work with.’

‘Excellent team with first-rate industry knowledge.’

‘Marc van Beuge is incredibly conscientious and detail-oriented. He also has an excellent strategic sense.’

‘Very precise but also giving high-level vision in the regulatory summaries and newsletters.’

‘Reactivity and thourough knowledge of the subject.’

‘Excellent team of senior and junior lawyers. Deep knowledge of the renewable energy industry and related regulatory issues combined with a strong commercial sense of the business. Excellent service level.’

‘Martin In de Braekt is an excellent lawyer with solid understanding of the renewable energy business. Always provides excellent advice and service.’

‘The level of technology and collaboration for complex projects is excellent.’

‘Cecilia van der Weijden and Marcellina Rietvelt both have a lot of experience and expertise.’

‘The team as a whole is extremely pleasant to work with and responsive to needs as they arise. Collaboration with CMS is therefore a pleasure.’

‘Cecilia van de Weijden and Marcellina Rietvelt are both very pleasant to work with. Easy contact, high performance, both in quality and in speed.’

‘The team as a whole drives to the details where an energy project is very important.’

‘Cecilia van der Weijden is a very professional and dedicated individual, accurate in her analysis and able to deliver adequate solutions.’

‘Each individual in the energy team is very knowledgeable and fulfils the needs of the client. Especially Cecilia van der Weijden is one of the best energy lawyers in the market.

‘Details and taking care and eliminating legal risks are what stands out about the team.’

‘Very good background with regard to energy regulatory. Delivering excellent documents in time. Also in ad hoc situations. They are always available if support is needed. Quality and price are on an excellent level. Partner for success!’

‘Leading partner Jan Jakob Peelen is a very experienced lawyer that is used to advising multinational utilities and financiers, but also medium-sized developers of renewable projects. High partner involvement. Very intelligent, realistic, focussed, approachable, and stays relaxed also during more intense situations.’

‘The team represents a niche market and is well aware of the developments in the energy market. The team is good at translating this into the impact for the client and advises on the (im)possibilities this entails. The office thoroughly immerses itself in the client’s organisation and can therefore provide good tailor-made solutions with practical and useful advice.’

‘The team has good sector knowledge and a pragmatic approach.’

‘Listens carefully to the customer and the needs. Responds promptly and adequately and also provides unsolicited advice. Also good value for money.’

‘Short turn around, great availability, practical and easy implementable advice, fair fees, willingness to use alternative fee arrangements.’

‘Léone Klapwijk is an experienced energy lawyer with ample sector knowledge and a pragmatic approach.’

‘Victor van Ahee is a very strong addition to the team, bringing experience as well as a commercial and pragmatic focus.’

‘Van Doorne’s key value lies in their all-round capabilities, covering the entire energy industry. In our industry there are no simple solutions, so when Van Doorne brings the wideness of their team to the table, that is very helpful.’

‘Victor van Ahee is newly added to this team, but he is already a great adviser to lean on. Victor is an experienced adviser in the industry on energy and environmental complexities and good to work with.’