NautaDutilh fields a strong project finance practice which handles infrastructure, energy, real estate and PPP projects. Demonstrating deep expertise across the energy sector, a core area of focus for the team is solar, wind and LNG project financings. Leading the practice is Jaco Belder, who has a wide range of expertise across acquisition, asset, and project finance matters. Highly sought-after in the energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, maritime and mining sectors, Belder has experience representing a diverse array of lenders and sponsors. Co-head David van Ee focuses on PPP projects, assisting both Dutch and international clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is responsive and able to advise strategically across sectors on project finance matters.’
- ‘Jaco Belder continues to be the go-to project finance lawyer for our firm. He provides incisive advice, is very responsive and very client-friendly.’
- ‘Exceptionally professional, responsive, and reliable.'
- 'What sets this practice apart is its combination of deep legal expertise with a highly approachable and collaborative working style.'
- 'NautaDutilh stands out for its clarity, precision, and ability to tailor advice to complex, cross-border matters.’
- ‘Specific knowledge about and experience in the Dutch project finance and PFI sector. Worked both as lenders' and borrowers' counsel. Friendly people to work with.’
Key clients
- Aegon Asset Management
- ABN Amro Bank
- Allianz
- Asian Development Bank
- BAM Group N.V.
- Belfius
- CBRE
- Credit Agricole
- Deka Bank
- European Investment Bank
- European Bank for Development and Construction
- High Tech Campus Eindhoven
Work highlights
Advised a syndicate of lenders on the Gate Tank 4 project, which entails the expansion of Gate terminal’s storage and regasification capacity in the Rotterdam harbour.
Assisted Stichting Gebiedsontwikkeling aan de Maas with both senior and subordinated financing for the land acquisitions required for the Feyenoord City project.
Advised Neste on all legal aspects of its Rotterdam expansion project, including drafting and negotiating the EPCM agreement, preparing the Base Construction Contract template, and negotiating with contractors.
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Practice head
Jaco Belder; David van Ee