Peter Habraken > HabrakenRutten > Rotterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

HabrakenRutten
WEENA 690
3012 CN ROTTERDAM
Netherlands

Position

Partner

Career

Peter Habraken is the trusted advisor brought on-board by industry players when it comes to ensuring the success of large projects in the infrastructure, energy and real estate sectors. His long standing focus on asset development processes and experience from nearly every significant (PPP) project in the Netherlands ensures his clients access to best practises as well as solutions to unique situations. He not only holds the trust of his clients, but often also gains the trust of their ‘counterparts’, contributing to efficient and sustainable solutions. Appreciated for his commercial approach, his clients rely on him to achieve ‘bankable’ legal structures, desired exit strategies as well as risk management along the entire life cycle of a project.

Client’s further seek Peter out for his project finance experience and is frequently brought on board to act as spokesman for consortia vis-a-vis investors and banks. He is one of few advisors with experience in successful refinancing during project phase.

Memberships

Dutch and German Lawyers Association

Lawyer Rankings

Netherlands > Construction

(Hall of Fame)

Peter Habraken – HabrakenRutten

Construction and real estate specialist firm HabrakenRutten continues to excel in advising clients on the full life cycle of large construction projects. A key area for the practice is infrastructure PPP projects, as well as greenfield and brownfield developments. Clients typically include construction companies and developers, and the firm has continued to grow its presence in hydrogen projects and restructuring. Co-leading the team are Peter Habraken and Sjoerd Rutten, Habraken is well-known for his expertise in PPP projects and asset development processes, while Rutten represents clients in litigation, arbitration, and dispute prevention. Henk Raven is the go-to for construction-related contract and corporate law issues. Thijs Homveld is also notable for his cross-border knowledge, while Gert Weerheim assists with litigation.

Netherlands > Project finance and PFI

HabrakenRutten utilises its strong background in infrastructure and construction to advise on the project finance of large-scale infrastructure projects. Based in Rotterdam, the firm is able to advise on major PPP projects including national motorways, rail and wet infrastructure. Peter Habraken and Henk Raven co-lead the team: Habraken is well versed in successful refinancing during project phases, while Raven is known for creating contracting strategies in line with financial requirements of complex projects. Sander Simonetti has expanded the firm’s capabilities with his expertise in sustainable energy projects. Anna Kaptijn is also noted.