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Stek Energy & Natural Resources ranked in Chambers Europe 2026

We are proud to share that our Stek Energy & Natural Resources team has once again been ranked band 1 in Chambers Europe 2026. This recognition of both the team and our individual lawyers mean a great deal to us and reflects the dedication, expertise, and commitment we bring to…

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Grid congestion now primarily calls for implementation capacity

Veii Jacobs (Partner Regulatory) was interviewed by ABN AMRO about her experiences with sharing electricity connections and scarce transport capacity. Why can energy hubs add value, but are they difficult to get off the ground? Read the interview with Veii via this link: “Netcongestie vraagt nu vooral…

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Stek appoints Katinka van den Brink as partner

We are excited to announce that Katinka van den Brink has been appointed partner at Stek as of 1 January 2026. Katinka is part of our Banking & Finance practice and a member of Stek’s integrated Energy team. Since joining Stek in 2018, she has played a…

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Stek welcomes Mirre Schager and Anne van Geen

We are delighted to welcome two new colleagues to Stek. Mirre Schager has joined as an associate (not admitted to the Bar) in our Regulatory practice. She advises and litigates in the areas of sector-specific (energy) regulation, administrative and environmental law, and EU law, and is part of Stek’s…

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Energiewet 2026 – A webinar on opportunities and implications for the energy market

Starting in 2026, the new Energiewet will come into force step by step. It marks the biggest change in Dutch energy legislation since 1998. The Act aims to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and promote smarter use of the congested electricity grid. For businesses, this raises important questions: will…

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Stek welcomes Alex Crespo van de Kooij

We are pleased to announce that Alex Crespo van de Kooij has recently joined our Regulatory practice group. Alex specializes in energy law and advises on both the regulated and liberalized segments of the energy sector. He has a strong focus on the energy transition and the societal challenge…

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Stek in Chambers Europe 2025

In the 2025 edition of the directory Chambers Europe Stek is again recommended for its practice areas as listed below. The following lawyers are listed as “Notable Practitioners”: Banking & Finance: Sharon Kaufmann, Herman Wamelink; Banking & Finance – Project Finance: Herman Wamelink; Corporate/M&A Mid-Market: Eelco Bijkerk, Maarten van…

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Stek in Chambers Global 2025

In the 2025 edition of Chambers Global, Stek is once again recommended for its practice areas: Finance, Corporate/M&A Mid-Market, and Litigation. The following lawyers are listed as ‘Notable Practitioners: Banking & Finance: Sharon Kaufmann and Herman Wamelink Corporate/M&A Mid-Market: Eelco Bijkerk, Maarten van der Graaf, and Ruben Tros Dispute Resolution:…

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Shell, Milieudefensie, and Climate litigation: key take-aways for directors of Dutch companies

On 12 November 2024, the Court of Appeal in The Hague delivered its judgment in the climate case between Milieudefensie and Shell. Although the court overturned the judgment that had obliged Shell to reduce CO2 emissions by 45% across the Shell Group by 2030, the judgment still…

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Alternative transmission rights: unlocking unused grid capacity

Introduction The continuously growing demand for transmission capacity (transportcapaciteit) for both the take-off and feed-in of electricity,[1] driven by the energy transition, has pushed both the national high-voltage transmission system and the regional distribution systems[2] (together referred to as: the grid) in the Netherlands to their…

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Join the round tables of the Dutch Arbitration Association on Energy and the North Sea

Did you know that the North Sea is one of the biggest industrial areas in Europe, plays an important role in the energy transition and forms the theatre of many arbitrations? On 25 September 2024 the Energy Committee of the Dutch Arbitration Association will host its maiden event on the…