BJTK offers ‘unrivalled market knowledge’ within energy transactions and projects. Practice head Rutger Jansen demonstrates a ’deep understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of energy projects’, while Inge Timmerman ‘combines strong technical knowledge with a practical mindset’. Both Jansen and Timmerman advise across M&A, project development and finance, grid regulatory matters, and project disputes. Rob van den Sigtenhorst focuses on project finance mandates.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • 'Reliable, hands-on, available, deal and detail oriented.'
  • 'BJTK stands out as a legal practice through its exceptional responsiveness, structured approach, and deep understanding of client goals.'
  • 'The combination of thorough M&A skills and energy market knowledge and insights with a hands-on approach makes it a pleasure for me to work with the BJTK team.'
  • 'BJTK combines deep sector expertise with a genuine commitment to clients driving change. I value their team for its pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice, strong experience, and hands-on, approachable style.'
  • 'Rutger Jansen stands out for his ability to combine sharp legal analysis with a deep understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of energy projects. He is pragmatic, hands-on, and highly responsive.'
  • 'Inge Timmerman combines strong technical knowledge with a practical mindset and great client care. She is diligent, reliable, and ensures that all details are covered without losing sight of the bigger picture.'

Key clients

  • Agla Energy
  • Anesco Nederland
  • BayWa r.e.
  • Bio Energy Netherlands
  • Biofuel Groningen
  • Boreas
  • Carbon Equity
  • CEE Group
  • Chubu Electric Power
  • Cooll Sustainable Energy Solutions
  • Digital Energy Group
  • EBN (a state-owned Dutch company that invests in and supports energy transition projects)

Work highlights

Advised GIGA Storage on key strategic BESS acquisition in Germany.
Advised GroenLeven on the sale of a large-scale battery storage project of 300 MW in the north of the Netherlands to Vopak.
Advised Power2X on the partnership with Advario to develop world-scale e-SAF hub in the Port of Rotterdam.
Practice head

Rutger Jansen

Other key lawyers

Inge Timmerman; Rob van den Sigtenhorst; Dominique Coumans