‘Upon request they work with a small and dedicated team which they can maintain throughout a long period of time. If needed they can enlarge, but will size down once possible again without any discussion. They are able to fluently combine knowledge and skills of main actors such as Michael Schouten and Arjan Kleinhout.’

‘Michael Schouten uses his experience as lawyer and partner to make true connections and deliver strategic legal advice. Extremely pleasant and accessible to work with on long-term M&A projects. In addition, Arjan Kleinhout always seems to be up-to-date and able to immediately and appropriately step in where needed.’

‘The team is highly competent – as would be expected of any firm of this standing – and also very personable. Working with them is a pleasure, not just work, which is something that stands out in the sterile M&A environment. In addition, they possess a substantial amount of rare and industry-specific knowledge.’

‘Lisa Schoenmakers and Harm Kerstholt form an excellent team. They really operate as a team and manage to stand in for each other at any time. Both have supported us for many years now and always at the same high standards. Professional and dedicated.’

‘Harm Kerstolt is obviously very knowledgeable about the power industry. Lisa Schoenmakers led the transaction from beginning to end and worked relentlessly all the way through. The quality of her work and her dedication are greatly appreciated.’

‘Very precise and professional advice.’

‘Martin In de Braekt is an excellent lawyer. Great knowledge of the energy industry. Understands the business and provides excellent legal advice.’

‘Very reactive and prepared.’

‘Solid team of senior and junior lawyers with deep expertise in Dutch renewable energy industry and related regulations. Very responsive and good commercial instincts.’

‘Sophie Dingenen is very responsive and hands-on. Her experience with corporate PPAs make hers a great support in PPA negotiations and template (term sheet and PPA) creation.’

‘Extensive experience in the sector and high knowledge of the market.’

‘Very clear in their suggestions and explanations. Quick and clear answers. Very detailed revisions and recommendations. High collaboration and involved with the teams and project.’

‘Very satisfied with the advice of the team: good balance between involvement and keeping distance. People are very dedicated, with timely responses to emails. Excellent knowledge of the energy market.’

‘Koen Panis and Victor van Nuland are very dedicated people, with knowledge and excellent communication skills.’

‘Strong content knowledge on wind energy deals. Quick response and high flexibility. Strong commitment.’

‘Very good experiences working with Victor van Nuland. Strong people and process management skills.’

‘Very experienced team in the energy, especially renewable energy, sector in the Netherlands. In addition to supporting utility scale sale processes for renewable energy assets, they are able to provide expert advice on regulatory topics in the energy sector and competition law internally and on short notice.’

‘Claudia Beele is a very skilled lawyer with in-depth knowledge in her field who is able to help out with excellent and hands-on advice. A joy to work with.’

‘The team has a hands-on and pragmatic approach and a deep understanding of renewable energy deals. We value the proactive and friendly way of communication. Timelines are kept and the quality of the work is excellent.’

‘Coen Thomas is knowledgeable and very responsive. His experience in the construction industry is impressive. Razor-sharp and always available. Recommended for any large construction project.’

‘Boutique, extremely dedicated, well trained at major law firms. Their client base in the energy sector is enviable. They have really managed to carve out a growing niche for themselves in projects and sustainability.’

‘Inge Timmerman is very client-driven and precise. Rutger Jansen is very entrepreunerial, and really thinks alongside the client.’

‘Sharp and delicate, even when put in line of fire’

‘The ability of CMS NL and CMS UK to work together with a strong team and close collaboration is the key value from CMS. The firm uses expertise in the energy sector across the UK and NL to give the best advice both from a legal perspective but also from a practical and commercial perspective.’

‘Martika Jonk is a very strong individual with great legal knowledge and practical application. Demonstrates good understanding of client issues and can provide very helpful support to navigate complex issues, sometimes cross-border.’

‘CMS has a good knowledge of the energy market and contractual standards. Easy and pleasant to work with. Firm in their statements when needed and flexible when items are less important. The availability is excellent, even at very short notice. The quality of the work is of a high standard and CMS understands the client’s position with little explanation.’

‘Able to accurately solve complex issues with difficult counterparts and delivered well tailored solutions.’

‘Cecilia van der Weijden stands out because of her professionality, dedication and problem-solving skills’

‘Quick responses; reliable advice.’

‘Pleasant people to work with.’

‘Experienced due diligence party for all relevant legal fields. Great understanding of their clients needs in relation to closing transactions. Good listeners who are very helpful to determine what is a must have or nice to have for their clients’

‘Jan Jakob Peelen is a very intelligent energy lawyer. He has seen it all in his career. Creates for everybody involved a comfortable situation. Marcel Janssen is a commercial finance lawyer with a great network, a typical dealmaker, and refuses to take no for an answer.’

‘For all aspects the right people with different expertise can be made available. It is a diverse group of people that are easy to collaborate with.’

‘Besides expert knowledge on environmental cases, they also have an eye for the human factors. They will listen to clients as non-lawyers with an open view and help to break down and understand the legal language.’

‘Miriam van Ee has amazing problem-solving and communication skills. She delivers on every transaction.’

‘Miriam van Ee is uniquely positioned within this market and has a network that can assist with moving deals forward efficiently.’

‘Norton Rose Fulbright Netherlands delivers great advice under extreme time pressure and complex situations.’

‘Ploum’s energy transactional practice is characterized by always putting the client’s need first while achieving the best deal possible for them. Particularly noteworthy is the exceptional sector expertise and the commitment to handle even difficult transactions at short notice to the client’s utmost satisfaction.’

‘Great team. They are hands on with a very practical approach and all and all are just very nice to work with.’

‘One-stop shop with all skills and competencies required in the sector available. Great communication and relationship management.’

‘Full service firm with deep energy sector knowledge. Great track record for energy work in the broadest sense. Ploum really handles the full spectrum of energy and corporate related work for both domestic and multinational clients. Go-to-firm with can-do mentality.’

‘Stephan Sluijters has great knowledge of the industry, he is there when you need him and he understands the client’s business interests very well.’

‘The team around Stephan Sluijters is very committed, and engages with clients and counterparts in a professional and friendly manner. Team members are diligent, available and willing to understand the business side, which makes this team a good and pragmatic partner.’

‘Stephan Sluijters is strong in energy-related matters and has a pragmatic approach. Good dealmaker and a real expert. Ready to go the extra mile to get the best result for the client. Very pleasant and to-the-point communication.’

‘Geert de Nijs supports projects in an excellent manner: he is not only strong and creative on the strict legal merits but also has a good eye for dimensions such as the relationship between shareholders and its possible evolution over the years, which is equally invaluable advice.’

‘Van Doorne’s key value lies in their all-round capabilities, covering the entire energy industry. In this industry there are no simple solutions, so when Van Doorne brings the breadth 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.’