NautaDutilh brings deep knowhow regarding the ‘commercial and regulatory realities’ of the energy space. Practice co-head Lisa Schoenmakers advises on the acquisition, divestment, and restructuring of conventional, nuclear, and alternative energy projects and companies. Fellow co-lead Iris Kieft stands out for her ’outstanding knowledge’ of the environmental and permitting aspects of low-carbon fuels and grid development projects. Willianne van Zandwijk leverages strong relationships in the infrastructure and private equity sectors to advise on high-value M&A processes. Harm Kerstholt left the firm in September 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'NautaDutilh provides pragmatic advice, understands our business well, and collaborates well with other firms.'
- 'The Nauta team is always responsive and capable.'
- 'They combine legal excellence with an understanding of the commercial and regulatory realities of the energy sector, which makes their advice both technically sound and highly practical.'
- 'The lawyers combine technical excellence with deep sector knowledge, enabling them to translate complex developments in the energy landscape into clear, actionable advice.'
- 'They do not only answer legal questions but also think strategically, with a strong sense of the political context and underlying stakes, and sensitivities within a governmental environment.'
- 'Lisa Schoenmakers is highly valued for her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and provide clear direction.'
Key clients
- Aramco/AOC
- Braskem
- Canadian Solar Inc
- Circle Infra Partners
- Eneco
- ENGIE
- Gunvor Energy
- Neste
- Nobian
- ONE-Dyas B.V.
- Royal Dutch Shell Plc
- S4 energy
Work highlights
Lead counsel to Circle Infra Partners on its complex and multidisciplinary divestment of the Chemelot infrastructure.
Acts frequently for long-standing client the Dutch State (Ministry of Finance), particularly in mandates that regard their stakes in grid operators.
Acts frequently for ZEH, the shareholder of the only nuclear power plant in the Netherlands, most recently on its divestment strategy to divest this stake, against a political sensitive background with multiple stakeholders.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lisa Schoenmakers; Iris Kieft
Other key lawyers
Willianne van Zandwijk