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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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  • 'Very skilled and knows perfectly the energy market in the Netherlands.'
  • 'Extensive knowledge of complex regulatory and legal topics.'
  • 'Knowledgeable, experienced, driven team.'
  • 'Their advice is always practical, strategic and anticipates where the market is heading. This makes them trusted advisers on complex energy projects, where legal precision and strategic insight must go hand in hand.'
  • 'The Loyens & Loeff team is exceptionally strong in the energy sector. They combine deep knowledge of regulation and financing with a commercial, forward-looking approach.'
  • 'Outstanding lawyers. Roland de Vlam provides no-nonsense, efficient legal advice and possesses outstanding litigation capabilities.'
  • 'Victor van Nuland brings accessibility & know how: is easy to collaborate with.'
  • 'Jan-Willem van Rooij brings calm authority and sharp judgment to complex energy finance transactions.'
  • The Loyens & Loeff team is exceptionally strong in the energy sector. They combine deep knowledge of regulation and financing with a commercial, forward-looking approach. Their advice is always practical, strategic, and anticipates where the market is heading. This makes them trusted advisers on complex energy projects, where legal precision and strategic insight must go hand in hand.
  • In-depth knowledge of energy law and regulations and related matters.

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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