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Green horizons: new regulation for green hydrogen in the Netherlands

Both the EU and the Netherlands consider green hydrogen essential to decarbonize their industrial processes and energy supply in order to achieve their climate goals. Therefore, they are taking measures to scale up the production and use of green hydrogen. In this ILO article Veii Jacobs, and Jan…

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Geothermal energy developments in the Netherlands

According to the Dutch industry association for geothermal energy, there are currently over 20 locations in the Netherlands where geothermal energy is being produced. To date, there are no major changes in legislation relevant to geothermal energy to report, but discussions in this respect as well as on the sector’s…

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Tariff regulation network tariffs energy 2022-2026

The Authority for Consumers and Markets is busy with its method decisions for the tariff regulation of the network tariffs energy 2022-2026. In this ILO article Jan Erik Janssen and Veii Jacobs give an overview of the system of tariff regulation for the network tariffs electricity and gas and the…

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Stek welcomes Emma van Wagensveld

We are pleased to announce that Emma van Wagensveld has joined Stek as an associate in our Corporate group. Emma focuses on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other corporate law issues. She regularly works with international law firms on cross-border transactions. Welcome Emma!…

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Crown Van Gelder decision – more clarity on scope of energy dispute resolution procedure?

Under the EU Electricity Market Directive and the Dutch Electricity Act 1998, parties in the Netherlands may refer a complaint against a transmission or distribution system operator in relation to that operator’s obligations under this Directive to the Dutch regulatory authority (Consumer and Market Authority), by means of an out-of-court…

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Stek in Chambers Europe 2021

In the 2021 edition of the authoritative directory Chambers Europe clients are full of praise for Stek. Stek is described as a “strong team with extensive knowledge” and “extraordinarily responsive, business-minded and good to work with”. One client enthuses: “They are able to quickly translate technically complicated input into…

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Stek in Chambers Global 2021

In the 2021 edition of the authoritative directory Chambers Global Stek is again recommended for its practice areas that are listed in that guide. The following lawyers are listed as “Leaders in their Field”: Banking & Finance: Frans Haak, Sharon Kaufmann, Herman Wamelink; Corporate/M&A Mid-Market: Eelco Bijkerk, Maarten van…

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Two new partners for energy projects team Stek

The market for both traditional and renewable energy transactions and projects is developing rapidly. Stek has strengthened their position in that market, introducing Claudia Beele and Coen Thomas as partners. With their appointments, Stek’s energy projects team has now grown to seven partners. The team’s expertise includes a wide range of sector-specific legal…

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Stek welcomes Monique van Zutphen

We are pleased to announce that Monique van Zutphen joined Stek as an associate in our corporate group. Monique advises private equity firms, corporates and financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and other corporate law issues. Prior to joining Stek in September 2020, Monique was an associate…