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Van der Feltz Advocaten

Van der Feltz Advocaten

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Netherlands

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Energy

The ‘very skilled and knowledgeable’ energy practice at Van der Feltz Advocaten stands out for its environmental, permitting, and administrative expertise across the conventional and renewable energy segments. Jacques Sluysmans acts for leading energy distributors and operators on permitting proceedings and liability issues concerning power generation, gas extraction, and grid operations. Ronald Olivier represents clients in permitting and administrative proceedings regarding gas production. Michelle de Rijke left the firm in September 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Able to provide full service on all aspects in relation to energy related matters, most notably in environmental, HSE and permitting related matters.'
  • 'Very strong and dedicated team on all permitting related aspects. Van der Feltz team is on the ball, really provides great support for the business. Very skilled and knowledgeable.'
  • 'Very capable and providing exceptional insights through their understanding of the business and beyond.’
  • ‘Jacques Sluysmans, with his skills combination of civil law and administrative law, is an excellent sparring partner for complex situations, and able to adapt communication and advising style according to specific situations.'
  • 'Jacques Sluysmans is competent, highly capable and really able to guide the client through stormy weathers. Very responsive.'
  • 'Ronald Olivier is our go to guy and gets the job done. He has excellent knowledge of the offshore oil and gas industry and the relevant legal frameworks.'

Key clients

  • Gasunie N.V.
  • Eneco
  • Vattenfall N.V.
  • Vereniging van Waterbedrijven in Nederland
  • Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM)
  • ENGIE Nederland Retail B.V. and ENGIE Energie Nederland N.V.
  • Province of South-Holland
  • Tennet TSO B.V.
  • Totalenergies
  • Vermilion Energy Netherlands B.V.
  • Stedin Netbeheer B.V.
  • Neptune Energy Netherlands B.V.

Work highlights

Advise ONE-Dyas on international environmental and energy with regard to project GEMS, a complex, politically sensitive cross border project.
Advising and representing NAM with regard to the Ternaard gas production project.
Advising Vermilion regarding permits for (test) drillings for natural gas and production of natural gas; and representing Vermilion in several proceedings.
Practice head

Jacques Sluysmans

Other key lawyers

Ronald Olivier