Katinka is named as Next Generation Partner for Project Finance and PFI in Legal500 (2026).
Stek’s Project Finance practice is ranked Tier 2 in Legal 500 (2026) and Band 3 in Chambers Europe (2026).
Stek’s integrated Energy & Natural Resources practice is ranked Band 1 in Chambers Europe (2026).
Legal 500 – Project Finance and PFI
- “Katinka van den Brink stands out as a partner who combines sharp legal insight with a very pragmatic, solutions-driven approach. She is clear, approachable, and able to steer complex projects with confidence and efficiency.” (2026)
- “Katinka van den Brink stands out in her project finance knowhow. She has an eye for finding solutions.” (2026)
- “The Stek project finance team is highly responsive, commercially minded, and pragmatic. They combine deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of the business and regulatory environment, which makes their advice both practical and reliable.” (2026)
Chambers Europe – Banking & Finance
- “I believe that their excellence, approachability and ability to prioritise the important issues make them solid legal advisers who are very nice to work with.” (2026)
- “Stek has a nuanced understanding of regulatory, contractual and finance matters, which allows it to capture nuanced topics while avoiding unnecessary complexity (2026)
- “Stek is a top-tier regulatory law firm advising energy distribution companies and prestigious domestic energy players on regulatory issues in and out of court. Its lawyers frequently represent clients in litigation before the Authority for Consumers and Markets and the Administrative High Court for Trade and Industry. The team also has experience advising regulators and the state on the electricity and gas markets, and has an integrated transaction and project offering, especially in the renewable sector, and often works on geothermal, wind and solar projects.” (2026)
