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Loyens & Loeff

Loyens & Loeff

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Netherlands

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Energy

Loyens & Loeff combines ‘deep’ regulatory knowledge with a ’commercial, forward-looking approach’. Co-heading the team, Jan-Willem van Rooij stands out for his ‘calm authority and sharp judgement’ and is highly sought-after on asset- and company-level M&A, particularly in the fuels space. Acclaimed for his ’no-nonsense, efficient legal advice’, Roland de Vlam  focuses his practice on the regulatory challenges impacting the grid and heat networks. Victor van Nuland possesses a wealth of expertise in the M&A and finance space, handling deals concerning wind, battery storage, and oil and gas assets. Max Oosterhuis offers longstanding regulatory insights.

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Testimonials

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  • Quick response to changing legislation and proposals to improve and adapt to legislative change (e.g., amendments), positive and innovative thinking.
  • Victor Van Nuland - accessibility & know-how, easy to collaborate with, know-how!
  • Knowledgeable, experienced, driven.
  • Knowledgeable, experienced, driven.
  • Jan-Wilhem van Rooij is a great and hard worker with a lot of technical ability. It is always good to partner with him.
  • Outstanding lawyers Roland de Vlam, Ahmed Mahmoud, and Roel Duncker provide no-nonsense efficient legal advice and possess outstanding litigation capabilities.
  • A strong focus on the quality of the end product.
  • Their extensive knowledge of complex regulatory/legal topics that is complementary to our own capabilities.
  • L&L energy team (in particular Jan-Wilhem van Rooij and his team) is very skilled and knows the energy market in the Netherlands perfectly. We know L&L very well, which renders cross-border collaboration very smooth and easy.
  • Jan Willem van Rooij brings calm authority and sharp judgment to complex energy finance transactions. Anne Brugmans stands out for her ability to translate highly technical matters into clear, workable solutions.

Key clients

  • Varo Energy
  • APG Asset Management
  • ALHTA Holding
  • Sogestran Shipping
  • Pioneer Point Partners
  • Mazarine Energy
  • Investic
  • Energy Solutions Group
  • Pure Energie
  • Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad
  • Vitol
  • NS Groep
  • Alliander
  • Enexis Netbeheer
  • Waterschap AGV
  • Liander
  • Stedin
  • Netbeheer Nederland

Work highlights

Advised Varo Energy on all legal and regulatory aspects of a large scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant on the Gunvor Energy Rotterdam site, located in the Port of Rotterdam.
Advised APG Asset Management N.V., acting on behalf of Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, in relation to ABP’s partnership in the SkyNRG group.
Represented the National Railways (NS Reizigers) in all stages of its appeal proceedings against the decision from the Dutch energy regulator (ACM) on the framework for priority access to the electricity grid for public interest functions.

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Practice head

Jan-Willem van Rooij; Roland de Vlam

Other key lawyers

Victor van Nuland; Max Oosterhuis

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