Mr Julian Versmissen > AKD > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

AKD boasts a strong advisory construction practice based across the Benelux region, enabling it to collaborate closely with teams in Belgium and Luxembourg on cross-border projects. The firm regularly handles landmark construction projects and is supported by its strong real estate and project finance operations. As part of its advisory work, the team assists with contract drafting, developments and redevelopments and financing. Practice head Sven Billet leads the team and assists on various construction mandates. Marc Wintgens is praised for his expertise and advises large construction companies and government bodies on a range of complex construction contracts. Frenk Huisman focuses on transactions, Julian Versmissen largely assists developers in projects, and Sander Engels handles both construction and procurement law matters. The practice has a separate energy team led by Marjolein Dieperink, which enables the firm to advise on renewable energy projects including offshore energy, carbon capture and storage and solar projects.

Regulatory-focused Marjolein Dieperink has particular expertise in renewables contexts, advising on such issues as wind and heat projects and grids, tendering, permits and state aid. Dieperink is at the helm of AKD‘s energy group and is noted for her provision of ‘invaluable’ guidance to clients. Green energy is a prominent focus throughout the team; ‘excellent lawyer and negotiator’ Keesjan Meijering has expertise in sustainable energy, namely in heat and cold, and solar projects. Lennart Crain has experience advising on related corporate and M&A transactions, whilst Julian Versmissen has a specialism in cross-border real estate matters, energy transactions and negotiations involved therein.