Stek > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

Stek
Leidseplein 29
1017 PS Amsterdam
Netherlands

Netherlands > Energy: regulatory Tier 1

With ‘wide knowledge and experience in energy law‘ and ‘profound knowledge of regulation', the energy and utilities team at Stek is active in lobbying and litigation in the energy regulatory space, and acts for major national and international clients. Jan Erik Janssen is a key contact for clients seeking advice on regulatory matters, and has a strong track record in contentious work. Senior associate Veii Jacobs plays a key supporting role, with notable experience in spatial planning and public law as it relates to renewable energy projects.

Practice head(s):

Jan Erik Janssen; Reijnoud Homveld; Claudia Beele; Coen Thomas; Herman Wamelink; Sharon Kaufmann

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Alliander/Liander

Axpo

EBN

Eneco

Energie-Nederland

Enexis

Netbeheer Nederland

Nuts Groep/Budget Energie

Stedin

Utility Support Group (USG)

Work highlights

  • Represented Netbeheer Nederland in shaping the new energy transport tariff regime for 2022-2026.
  • Successfully represented electricity producer PZEM in first-of-its kind REMIT sanction procedure.
  • Successfully represented Dutch heat supply sector on maximum heat supply tariffs.

Netherlands > Energy: transactional Tier 2

Stek has a broad energy and utilities offering covering transactional, project financing, and regulatory work for clients including major national energy companies, distributors, funds, and investors. Reijnoud Homveld is a key contact, with experience in both M&A and projects. Coen Thomas is strong on capital-intensive projects, and Claudia Beele stands out for her ‘in-depth knowledge‘ of the renewables space.

Practice head(s):

Jan Erik Janssen; Reijnoud Homveld; Claudia Beele; Coen Thomas; Herman Wamelink; Sharon Kaufmann

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

a.s.r.

Asper

Avantium

DIF Capital Partners

EBN

Ecorus

Eneco

Energie-Nederland/Heat supply sector

Enexis

ENGIE

Equans

Equinix

Groenleven /Baywa Re

Invest NL

Nature Energy

Nuts Groep/Budget Energie

Port of Amsterdam

PZEM

SemperPower

Stedin

TAQA

Tata Steel

Total Energies

Vattenfall

Virya Energy

Zelfstroom

Work highlights

  • Advising a.s.r. on the acquisition from Vattenfall and financing of part of the Princess Ariane wind farm in the Wieringermeer, including advising a.s.r. on the PPA and O&M aspects.
  • Advising Enexis Group on the divestment of its subsidiary Fudura B.V. through a controlled auction process to a consortium of PGGM Infrastructure Fund (PGGM) and DIF Capital Partners (DIF).
  • Advising DIF Capital Partners and Virya Energy on the acquisition of a majority stake in the VoltH2 group.

Netherlands > EU and competition Tier 2

Stek’s competition and regulated markets practice is comprised of competition specialists, led by Ruben Elkerbout and Berend Reuder, and regulated markets experts, led by Jan Erik Janssen. The practice is noted for its strong litigation capacity, as well as its focus on digital investigations in cartels and consumer protection. The firm also operates within a range of highly regulated sectors, including healthcare, technology, agrifood, transport and energy, and is involved in a variety of cartel cases, including dawn raids, defence and claimant work and leniency applications, as well as merger control cases, including second phase merger notifications, often involving a cross-border element.

Practice head(s):

Ruben Elkerbout; Berend Reuder; Jan Erik Janssen

Other key lawyers:

Linde Bremmer; Mattijs Baneke

Testimonials

‘The team is well able to think quickly and innovative. The team has a clear focus and sticks to its strengths. The team is able to help shape the system of the future.’

‘An exceptional mix of young talents and well established power houses. Value for money. I would recommend this team blindly to anybody looking for competition law support.’

‘Ruben Elkerbout is an exceptionally strong lawyer and communicator. His deep business understanding combined with his topnotch legal expertise allows him to provide advice which is sharp, to the point which boards truly appreciate. Amazing to see the passion of Ruben Elkerbout for his métier. If you want the best support in the field of competition law, Ruben is your man.’

‘Linde Bremmer is an enthusiastic young lawyer and thinker. She is open, honest and well able to constructively communicate on all levels of the organisation.’

‘An amazing team with a broad legal view of the energy sector. They’re always on stand-by to support our company with sharpening the legal strategy and argumentation.’

‘Berend Reuder and Mattijs Baneke both have excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve problems via a results-oriented approach.’

‘The most important thing is the people themselves. The personal pleasant contact with us as a client, their expertise in their field, their speed and flexibility, their ability to collaborate with other offices.’

‘Their knowledge in their field was of course essential, but so was the way of working together. Very light-hearted/normal, yet very professional.’

Key clients

Coolblue

Samsung SDI

Corendon

easyJet

Calcasa

Netbeheer Nederland

Enexis

Nestlé

PVH

L’Oréal

Work highlights

  • Advising Samsung on follow-on damages proceedings related to the 2014 European Commission’s fine in the cathode ray tubes (CRT) cartel.
  • Advised Netbeheer Nederland and regional energy network companies Alliander, Stedin and Enexis on (potential) competition law matters in relation to sustainability initiatives.
  • Advising grid operator Enexis on the sale of Fudura to pension and investment funds PGGM and DIF, including a merger control procedure before the European Commission.

Netherlands > Project finance and PFI Tier 2

Stek’s project finance practice has developed in conjunction with the firm’s strong energy sector focus, both regulatory and transactional. The team is naturally extremely active in renewable energy financing, including solar power, and wind, and developing energy sources such as biomass and geothermal projects. The team primarily acts for lenders, including domestic Dutch and international banks, and is also engaged in the glass fibre industry, acting for both lenders and companies. The practice also counts larger infrastructure projects, such as data centres, as a key strength and is led by Herman Wamelink, Sharon Kaufmann, Reijnoud Homveld, Claudia Beele and Coen Thomas.

Practice head(s):

Herman Wamelink; Sharon Kaufmann; Reijnoud Homveld; Claudia Beele; Coen Thomas

Testimonials

‘The team is knowledgeable on renewable project finance.’

Key clients

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Amsterdams Klimaat & Energiefonds

BNG Bank N.V.

Commerzbank AG

ING Bank N.V.

Invest-NL

Limburg Energie Fonds (LEF)

Nederlandse Waterschapsbank N.V.

NIBC Bank N.V.

Rabobank

Triodos Bank N.V.

Nationaal Groenfonds

Work highlights

  • Advising a consortium of banks (BNG, Rabobank, Triodos, Asr) on the financing of the geothermal project Maasdijk.
  • Advising Glasdraad on a glass fibre network financing.
  • Advising ABN AMRO bank on a solar park portfolio financing for Joulz.

Netherlands > Transport Tier 2

Stek advises clients on the full spectrum of aviation-related matters both domestically and at an international level. The team specialises in transactional arrangements regarding leasing, acquisition and the sale and financing of commercial aircraft, helicopters and business jets. The team’s expertise is consolidated by experience in aviation regulation, specifically relating to Schipol airport. The firm acts for an impressive roster of aviation clients including airlines as well as financial institutions, which it assists with financing facilities. Jeroen Timmermans leads the team and has proficiency in all aspects of aviation law, including aircraft repossession and related contract issues.

Practice head(s):

Jeroen Timmermans

Key clients

Aircastle Advisor LLC

Atlas Air

Corendon Holiday Group / Corendon Dutch Airlines B.V.

easyJet

Fokker Services/Fokker Techniek

GEFA Bank GmbH

Investec Bank PLC

Netherlands Aircraft Company N.V. / Panta Holdings B.V.

Transavia Airlines B.V.

TrueNoord

Work highlights

  • Advised aircraft leasing company Aircastle in respect of the lease of fifteen new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft to Dutch operator KLM Cityhopper B.V.
  • Representing Polar Air Cargo LLC in third party indemnification proceedings brought by KLM, Martinair, Air France, Lufthansa and Thai Airways in civil damages claim proceedings in the Netherlands related to alleged cartel arrangements in the air cargo industry.
  • Advising Investec in respect of the granting of a finance facility to Dutch aircraft, engines and landing gears trading, leasing, and part-out company APOC for growth of its engine and landing gear portfolio.

Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 3

Maarten van der Graaf, Frans Haak, Sharon Kaufmann and Herman Wamelink head the finance department at Stek. International law firms and foreign financial institutions, as well as a number of leading Dutch banks, draw on the team's local Dutch expertise across a range of lending transactions. The group has seen increased activity in the project finance space as a result of the energy transition and related government subsidies. The group's expertise also extends to acquisition/leveraged finance, general corporate lending (involving a combination of lending and asset-based financing) and healthcare/hospital financings. Counsels Marleen Veenstra and Guy Pegels provide additional support.

Practice head(s):

Maarten van der Graaf; Frans Haak; Sharon Kaufmann; Herman Wamelink

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

ABN AMRO Bank

Bayerische Landesbank

BNG Bank

BNP Paribas

Commerzbank AG

Deutsche Bank

Eiffel Investment Group

ING Bank

Nederlandse Waterschapsbank

NIBC Bank

Rabobank

Raiffeisen Bank International

Silicon Valley Bank

Work highlights

  • Advised a consortium of lenders on the refinancing of the LambWeston group.
  • Advised a consortium of lenders on the refinancing of the Ausnutria group.
  • Advised de Nederlandse Waterschapsbank N.V. and a consortium of lenders on the financing of Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht.

Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 3

Stek‘s dispute resolution team is known for combining the expertise of litigation and competition lawyers in order to represent corporates and financial institutions in complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional cartel litigation and follow-on damages claims. Litigation team heads Gerben Smit and Jan Bart Van De Hel are vastly experienced in acting for clients in finance litigation, corporate investigations, fraud cases and director’s liability claims. Associates Simon Boersen, Max Hetterscheidt, Tanja Schasfoort and Marie-Claire Leijten are key contacts for corporate, commercial and liability disputes.

Practice head(s):

Jan Bart van de Hel; Gerben Smit

Testimonials

‘Top dispute resolution team. Jan Bart van de Hel and Gerben Smit stand out from the crowd.’

‘Simon Boersen is astute, down to earth and approachable.’

‘Sharp minds with practical advice.’

‘Jan Bart van de Hel is a pleasure to work with. He is calm, personable and a strong leader of his team. He is also an excellent lawyer and strategist, who manages not just the pure legal side of large cases, but also demonstrates a strong expertise in dealing with strategy and reputational issues.’

‘Simon Boersen has brought strong defence-side experience to the practice, which complements the skills already present in the team. His detailed knowledge of cartel damages rules and precedents is key to Stek’s success in competition damages actions.’

‘Gerben Smit and his associate Tanja Schasfoort are an absolutely pleasure to work with. Gerben is both sharp and relaxed and a solid co-counsel on whom you can rely. Tanja is definitely up-and-coming.’

‘Gerben Smit is a highly skilled litigator. Responsive, with great strategic advice. A sharp thinker who is very quick to understand a complex matter.’

‘Stek’s commercial litigation practice punches well above its weight, being involved in some of the major litigation in the Netherlands. Perfect local partner for cross-border dispute resolution.’

Key clients

Airopack

ASN Bank

Atlas Air

Polar Air Cargo

Audax

Banner Group

BNG

COFCO

Corendon Holiday Group

Fokker Techniek

LitFin Capital Limited

Samsung SDI

Stedin

Steinhoff

Targus

Unitel

Vattenfall

Vestia

VolkerWessels

XPO

Zenith Energy

Work highlights

  • Representing Samsung with respect to civil damages claims proceedings from Turkish and Brazilian corporates against Samsung, Phillips, LG and Technicolor related to alleged cartel arrangements with regard to cathode ray tubes.
  • Representing Chinese state-owned COFCO in relation to internal investigations and litigation regarding a large loss as a result of fraud and accounting irregularities.
  • Representing Angolan telecoms company Unitel in relation to its complex international dispute with an individual and some of her companies.

Netherlands > Private equity Tier 3

Praised for its ‘flexibility and responsiveness’, Stek counts domestic and international private equity funds, as well as portfolio companies and management teams, among its key roster of clients. The practice is well-placed to leverage the expertise of the firm’s corporate, competition and regulated markets, finance and dispute resolution departments to assist with investments in new portfolio companies, add-on acquisitions and commercial matters. Eelco Bijkerk leads the practice alongside Ruben Tros and Maarten Van De Graaf.

Practice head(s):

Eelco Bijkerk; Ruben Tros; Maarten van der Graaf

Testimonials

‘Flexibility and responsiveness.’

‘Enjoyable to work with.’

Key clients

3i Infrastructure

Bencis Capital Partners

BlackFin Capital Partners

Dynamica

Egeria

Gebhardt Stahl

Indufin

Jedlix

M80 Partners

Nordian Capital Partners

Work highlights

  • Advising private equity fund Egeria on the auction sale of Dynniq Energy to Heijmans Group.
  • Advising BlackFin Capital Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in Blauwtrust Groep.
  • Advising the management team of TBAuctions on the sale of TBAuctions to Castik Capital.

Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 4

Stek's transactional expertise makes it a go-to for borrower clients such as large corporates, private equity houses and sponsor-held portfolio companies. The team is in a unique position to advise on healthcare/hospital finance transactions, although other drivers of activity include acquisition finance, leveraged finance and general corporate lending matters. Elsewhere, project finance transactions with a nexus to the energy sector are handled by the group. Maarten van der Graaf, Frans Haak, Sharon Kaufmann and Herman Wamelink head the practice, which also includes counsels Marleen Veenstra and Guy Pegels.

Practice head(s):

Maarten van der Graaf; Frans Haak; Sharon Kaufmann; Herman Wamelink

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

BlackFin Capital Partners

Egeria

FGN

GoodLife Foods

Holland Capital Partners

Nordian

Standard Investment

Virthos

Zeeman Groep B.V.

Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&a Tier 4

Noted for its expertise in handling energy-related transactions, boutique firm Stek has demonstrable experience advising on the finance and competition law aspects of mid-market M&A deals. The team is well-placed to leverage the expertise of the firm’s competition and regulated markets, finance and dispute resolution practice groups to handle commercial matters. Key contacts in the group include corporate specialist Eelco Bijkerk, energy expert Reijnoud Homveld, Jasper Stek and Ruben Tros, who acts for W&I insurers in underwriting M&A transactions.

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

a.s.r.

Biltz Group

CameraNU

DIF Capital Partners

Dynamic Credit Group

Enexis Groep

Gebhardt Stahl

Groenleven

Joulz

Onyx Group

PWN

Stedin Groep

Stork / Fluor

Tarkett / Desso

Tata Steel

Vroom Holding

Work highlights

  • Advising Enexis Group on the divestment of its subsidiary Fudura B.V. through a controlled auction process to a consortium of PGGM Infrastructure Fund (PGGM) and DIF Capital Partners (DIF).
  • Advising Coolblue on the acquisition of Plotwise.
  • Advising a.s.r. on the acquisition and financing of part of the Princess Ariane wind farm in the Wieringermeer.

The firm: Stek is an independent Dutch law firm. The firm was launched in 2005, combining expertise from leading international law firms and high-profile in-house positions. Stek brings this expertise and professionalism together in a leaner, smaller, direct and more approachable package. Stek distinguishes itself through excellent service via a focused, hands-on, personal approach. The firm prides itself in having assembled a top team of lawyers with in-depth legal and sector expertise and commercial awareness with a ‘can-do’ service attitude.

Stek’s partners have ample experience in co-ordinating cross-border projects. The firm has become a trusted partner for referral work of leading foreign law firms. Stek does not belong to any formal network, alliance or association.

Areas of practice: Stek provides legal services in four practice areas: corporate, dispute resolution, finance and competition and regulated markets.

For other specialist areas, Stek offers its clients an integrated, transparent solution by augmenting its own resources with its proven network of external specialists who have been carefully selected to operate at the same level of excellence as its own staff.

Corporate: Stek assists its clients in all types of corporate matters, such as M&A, joint ventures, restructuring, private equity and corporate governance. The firm’s commercial work includes all types of commercial contracts. In addition the firm has a strong niche in aviation and energy, and counsels on Dutch Caribbean law.

Dispute resolution: Stek represents its clients in administrative and civil courts, in arbitration and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Its lawyers have considerable experience in devising effective means of dispute resolution and avoidance of litigation.

Finance: Stek represents financial institutions and corporate clients regarding all aspects of domestic and international financial transactions, from syndicated lending to acquisition finance and trade finance transactions, and from structuring investments to providing advice on restructuring and insolvency law transactions and regulatory and compliance issues.

Competition and regulated markets: Stek assists its clients with the full range of European and Dutch competition and regulatory matters. The firm is a market leader in the energy sector, and has strong expertise in other regulated markets, such as agri-food, health care, aviation and water. Its lawyers represent companies before various competition authorities, regulators, policy makers and in court.

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Aviation Jeroen Timmermans
Competition and regulated markets Ruben Elkerbout
Competition and regulated markets Jan Erik Janssen
Competition and regulated markets Berend Reuder
Corporate Claudia Beele
Corporate Eelco Bijkerk
Corporate Dierik Cras
Corporate Maarten van der Graaf
Corporate Reijnoud Homveld
Corporate Jasper Stek
Corporate Coen Thomas
Corporate Jeroen Timmermans
Corporate Ruben Tros
Dispute resolution Dierik Cras
Dispute resolution Ruben Elkerbout
Dispute resolution Jan Bart van de Hel
Dispute resolution Jan Erik Janssen
Dispute resolution Gerben Smit
Dispute resolution Jasper Stek
Energy and natural resources Claudia Beele
Energy and natural resources Reijnoud Homveld
Energy and natural resources Jan Erik Janssen
Energy and natural resources Coen Thomas
Finance Maarten van der Graaf
Finance Frans Haak
Finance Sharon Kaufmann
Finance Herman Wamelink
Private equity Eelco Bijkerk
Private equity Maarten van der Graaf
Private equity Ruben Tros
Public law Jan Erik Janssen
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Mattijs Baneke photoMr Mattijs BanekeMattijs Baneke is an attorney in the Competition & Regulated Markets group of Stek. Mattijs…
Merijn Batteram photoMr Merijn BatteramMerijn is an associate in Stek´s finance department.He advises financial institutions and…
Claudia Beele photoMs Claudia BeeleClaudia is a partner in Stek’s corporate group. She advises clients in…
Eelco Bijkerk photoMr Eelco BijkerkEelco is a specialist in corporate law. He advises private equity firms,…
Simon Boersen photo Simon BoersenSimon is a determined and experienced litigator. His practice covers the full…
Linde Bremmer photoMs Linde BremmerLinde Bremmer is a senior associate in our Competition & Regulated Markets…
Dierik Cras photoMr Dierik CrasDierik is partner and active in corporate and commercial transactions and advice,…
Ruben Elkerbout photoMr Ruben ElkerboutRuben Elkerbout is partner in our Competition & Regulated Markets team. He…
Frans Haak photoMr Frans HaakFrans Haak is a partner in Stek’s finance group. He specialises in…
Max Hetterscheidt photoMr Max HetterscheidtMax is counsel in the dispute resolution department of Stek. He has…
Reijnoud Homveld photoMr Reijnoud HomveldReijnoud is a partner in Stek’s corporate group and has ample experience…
Veii Jacobs photo Veii JacobsVeii Jacobs is a senior associate in the Competition & Regulated Markets…
Jan Erik Janssen photoMr Jan Erik JanssenJan Erik is a partner at Stek and has ample experience in…
Sharon Kaufmann photoMs Sharon KaufmannSharon Kaufmann is a partner in Stek’s finance group. She specializes in…
Guy Pegels photoMr Guy PegelsGuy Pegels is a counsel in our finance practice group, specialising on…
Gerben Smit photoMr Gerben SmitGerben is a every inch a litigator who stands out because of…
Jasper Stek photoMr Jasper StekJasper is a partner in Stek’s corporate and commercial team. He represents…
Coen Thomas photoMr Coen ThomasCoen Thomas is a partner in the corporate law group. Coen represents…
Jeroen Timmermans photoMr Jeroen TimmermansJeroen specializes in corporate and finance transactions, with a special focus on…
Ruben Tros photoMr Ruben TrosRuben is a partner in Stek’s corporate group and has ample experience…
Marleen Veenstra photoMs Marleen VeenstraMarleen is counsel in the Banking and Finance department of Stek. Marleen…
Herman Wamelink photoMr Herman WamelinkHerman Wamelink is a Partner in Stek’s finance group, specialising in large…
Jan Bart van de Hel photoMr Jan Bart van de HelJan Bart is an expert in commercial and corporate dispute resolution. His…
Katinka van den Brink photoMs Katinka van den BrinkKatinka van den Brink is a counsel in Stek’s finance group. She…
Maarten van der Graaf photoMr Maarten van der GraafMaarten is a partner at Stek and focuses on corporate and finance…
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