Finance, Energy

Katinka van den Brink

Counsel

Phone +31 20 530 5267
Mobile +31 6 1872 0338
Email katinka.vandenbrink@stek.com
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Katinka is a counsel in our Finance Group. She advises banks, alternative lenders and borrowers on a broad range of debt finance transactions, often in a cross-border context. Katinka’s key area of expertise is project finance, with an emphasis on financings within the energy transition (e.g. solar- and windfarms, geothermal energy, biogas projects, battery storage, networks and charging poles) and digital infrastructure. She also frequently advises on real estate- and leisure finance transactions. Katinka is part of Stek’s integrated Energy Team.

Recognitions

Legal 500 – Project Finance and PFI

  • “Sharon Kauffman and Katinka van den Brink give fast, clear and practical answers. They are not afraid to give advice beyond the scope of their direct involvement and really act as a sparring partner for the in-house legal department.” (2024)
  • “The team is very accessible and communicates clearly. Compared to other firms, they are more likely to meet the fee quote initially provided.” (2024)
  • “Sharon Kaufmann and Katinka van den Brink are very knowledgeable and experienced, excellent sparring partners. Manage to get to the essence in a great pile of information. Also great in time management, in case of short deadlines they deliver on time.” (2021)

Chambers Europe – Banking & Finance

  • “Where their response is required, the lawyers are on the ball. What I especially welcome is there no-nonsense approach and that they’re always willing to help, even when a project is already out of their scope.” (2024)
  • “Stek always has a very pragmatic approach when it comes to complex matters, looking to find a solution that works for both parties with a team of very capable lawyers.” (2024)
Career
  • Lawyer at Stek (2018 – today)
  • Lawyer at Houthoff (2012 – 2017)
"The work is always of a very high quality and is delivered on time"
Banking & Finance - 2020