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AKD

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Netherlands

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Energy

AKD brings broad energy projects and regulatory experience, standing out for its ‘strong expertise’ in energy transition mandates. Keesjan Meijering advises across commercial, contractual, project licensing, and grid matters within the clean heat and power segments. Maarten de Wit brings expertise on contentious and regulatory matters concerning critical market function issues, including heat network development and grid congestion. Jan Kromhout heads the team. Longstanding M&A and contract expert Harm Kerstholt arrived from NautaDutilh in September 2025.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I find AKD a very pleasant firm to work with. We regularly spar with their team; they think along with us, have strong expertise in the energy transition, and in particular a deep understanding of heat projects.’
  • 'Keesjan Meijering is very well informed about the latest developments in the energy transition, thinks proactively with us, and is highly accessible. That accessibility makes it easy to move quickly and adapt when needed. '
  • 'Up-to-date regulatory knowledge and thorough experience.'
  • 'Always extremely helpful with the full approach. Always thinking about who can support the best with no hesitance to loop in other professionals.’
  • ‘They have a hands on approach and think further than the original question.'
  • 'With the wide knowledge and experience in different sides of the negotiation table they are able to provide a full approach which is recognisable for everyone involved.’

Key clients

  • ProRail
  • DEVO
  • Municipality of Utrecht
  • Lightsource bp
  • Alliander N.V.
  • Anesco
  • Enovos
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • BNG Bank
  • Jumbo Supermarkten B.V.
  • Stichting Sanguine
  • Zeeman

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Jan Kromhout

Other key lawyers

Harm Kerstholt; Keesjan Meijering; Maarten de Wit