Stek is acclaimed for its ‘very proactive and knowledgeable’ energy practice. Jan Erik Janssen boasts ’peerless knowledge’ in the energy market, particularly concerning the regulatory challenges impacting heat and electricity network participants. A ‘clear communicator’ with ’in-depth’ sector knowledge, Veii Jacobs focuses on energy regulatory, environmental, and administrative matters. Reijnoud Homveld acts for international clean energy companies and investors on company- and asset-level M&A. Claudia Beele advises major domestic lenders and sponsors on renewable project development and finance mandates, while Coen Thomas brings additional expertise in the development and structuring of large-scale and high-value projects. Gerard de Jongh specialises in energy generation and supply regulation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jan Erik Janssen is a fantastic lawyer, with huge experience and peerless knowledge of the Dutch energy markets and the regulatory framework.'
- 'Veii Jacobs is a clear communicator with in-depth energy sector knowledge.'
- 'Reijnoud Homveld is an excellent lawyer and supervisor to his team. He really understands a client's needs (beyond the legal scope) and is very approachable.'
- 'Claudia Beele is always quick, spot on, and a very accessible deal lawyer with great communication abilities. I always recommend her to my clients without the slightest reservation.'
- 'Coen Thomas is a seasoned real estate and energy lawyer.'
- 'Michaël Rijnja is a standout counsel with deep corporate expertise in the energy space. He combines sharp commercial sense with responsiveness and efficiency — always delivering practical, business-focused advice.'
Key clients
- Alliander/Liander
- Asper Investment Management
- ASR
- Attero
- Axpo
- Budget Thuis
- Commerzbank
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Dispatch Grid Services
- EBN
- Eneco
- ENERCON
Work highlights
Representation of Eneco in highly-publicised multi-billion pound consumer protection and energy regulatory mass litigation on fairness of supply prices and price increases.
Representation of NetVerder (Stedin), Inwarmte and GTD on (the negotiations in relation to) the agreements entered into to facilitate the construction and operation of the district heating network in the Voorhof and Buitenhof neighborhoods in Delft as well as on the offtake by housing corporations of the heat produced.
Representation of Yeager Energy on the investment by Pioneer Point Partners in Yeager Energy, a Dutch geothermal platform that develops, builds and operates geothermal energy projects for the horticulture and residential sectors.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Gerard de Jongh
Practice head
Jan Erik Janssen; Veii Jacobs; Reijnoud Homveld; Claudia Beele; Coen Thomas
Other key lawyers
Michaël Rijnja; Gerard de Jongh