A multidisciplinary, cross-border team that understands the opportunities and challenges of the rapidly evolving energy landscape, using in-depth sector knowledge to offer effective and practical solutions with impact.
Our energy sector faces rapid change, presenting both opportunities and challenge. A shift from fossil fuels to renewables, greater energy demand, and evolving regulations. With deep sector knowledge, our E&I and ESG team helps clients navigate M&A, financing, projects, and regulatory challenges.
We specialise in renewables like solar, wind, batteries, wastewater, residual heat, hydrogen, and we advise on storage, grids, oil, gas, and mining. Our clients include energy companies, state entities, and funds, as well as network operators and suppliers.
As a Benelux cross-border team, we provide focused legal expertise and a strong track record, driven by multidisciplinary skills and sector-specific insight.
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Work highlights
- Advised Circle Infra Partners B.V. (formerly Sitech Services) and its shareholders on the sale of Circle to Basalt Infrastructure Partners.
- Assisted the Dutch State in concluding a sector-wide framework agreement with the regional energy grid operators Alliander, Enexis and Stedin.
- Assisted the Dutch State on its EUR 500 million equity participation in Stedin, the distribution system operator for power and gas, and guided the sector agreement.
- Represented TenneT with legal advice and in proceedings in relation to the expansion of the Dutch high voltage grid, including the projects Zuid-West 380 kV Oost, Netversterking Westelijk Friesland and Tilburg Noord-Best 150 kV.
- Assisted ZEH (Nuclear Power Plant Shareholder in the following competitive auction sales:
- Retail activities to EQT Infrastructure;
- Renewable business to Eneco;
- Grid operator Enduris to Stedin and
- Wholesale activities, ZBL pipeline and Sloe Power Plant (combined sale with JV partner EDF) to EPH.
- Assisted Dutch Chemicals company Nobian. We, among other things, assisted with the divestment of its salt specialties business to Salins and related spin-out and renegotiation of commercial contracts.
- Assisted EIG on its equity investment in the Powerfield group, a leading player in the Netherlands in the fields of solar, battery and EV charging projects.
- Assisted DIF Capital Partners (via its DIF Infrastructure VI fund) with the acquisition of a 60% majority stake in Novar, the leading developer of large-scale sustainable energy systems in the Netherlands.
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What others say
- "NautaDutilh can tap into a workforce of experts in various fields of expertise and markets who can bring this specialist knowledge to our doorstep."
Chambers Europe, 2025 - "NautaDutilh offers excellent knowledge of the sector, clear communication and excellent drafting of the relevant transaction documents. It has a comprehensive grasp of up-to-date trends in the market."
Chambers Europe, 2025 - "NautaDutilh has been able to guide and assist us with the right knowledge and expertise in each case."
Chambers Europe, 2025 - "The team is hands-on, pragmatic and comes up with solutions, rather than problems. It has an incredible track record for deals, projects and high-stakes advisory work that are energy-sector specific."
Chambers Europe, 2025 - "The lawyers are always client-oriented and really interested in solving the problems you are facing. They work with you on practical solutions, where possible."
Chambers Europe, 2025 - "NautaDutilh pays great attention to both the technical and strategic aspects of complex matters."
Chambers Europe, 2025 - "Our experience working with this team has been outstanding. Their ability to grasp and understand complex technical topics is impressive. They consistently translate these concepts into clear, precise legal language and arguments, ensuring that our technical concerns are comprehensively addressed."
The Legal 500, 2025 - "Compared to other firms, this team excels at delivering legal solutions that are both practical and quickly implementable."
The Legal 500, 2025 - "The individuals I work with, stand out for their deep expertise, dedication, and client-first mindset. They combine technical skill with a highly personalised approach, ensuring advice is always practical and aligned with client needs."
The Legal 500, 2025
- "NautaDutilh can tap into a workforce of experts in various fields of expertise and markets who can bring this specialist knowledge to our doorstep."
