A&O Shearman is particularly active in the financing of conventional and alternative power projects. It also has expertise in handling financing of data centres and other infrastructure projects, alongside handling refinancing, acquisition finance, and other transactions. Practice head Zeeger de Jongh leads the finance and real estate practice and is deeply familiar with on- and offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, data centre, fibre, and other project financings. Jochem Spaans is a go-to for environmental law issues, while Cees van Ginneken centres his work on infrastructure, solar and offshore wind financings. Werner Runge is noted for his longstanding expertise in project finance. Koen de Wit is a further key contact.

Clifford Chance regularly assists on complex and significant project financings related to the the energy transition. The team is well-versed in handling project financing as well as portfolio and holdco financing structures. It has expertise in advising on a number of energy and infrastructure assets such as offshore wind farms, data centres, energy storage, digital infrastructure and hydrogen. The team is jointly led by Hein Tonnaer and Liesbeth Buiter, who both specialise in renewable energy project financings. Nanette Rutgers and Mike Niekoop are both key members of the team and assist with complex financing transactions. Carlijn Tenge is a further standout contact.

Norton Rose Fulbright excels in handling mandates concerning domestic and international PPP projects as well as energy and infrastructure project finance. A further core area of focus is digital infrastructure, with the firm well-versed in asset and portfolio financings in the data centre space. The team is led by Wouter Hertzberger, who is an expert in structured finance transactions, advising lenders on energy and infrastructure projects involving oil and gas, renewables, transport, and real estate assets. Daphne Broerse assists private parties and government authorities on project financings in the energy sector, while Joris Ravelli is noted for his work on data centre financings.

Stibbe B.V. and Business Development‘s project finance team offers expertise across banking, construction, procurement and regulatory issues. Regularly sought-after for its expertise in renewable energy and energy storage projects, the firm acts for domestic and international lenders and sponsors. The practice also brings expertise in the transport, water, and mining spaces. David Orobio de Castro heads the projects and project finance department, while Marieke Driessen leads the banking and finance team. Orobio de Castro advises on procurement regulations, PPP and PFI projects and property-related issues. Driessen is entrusted for her expertise on debt finance matters and acts for lenders and arrangers on complex and high-value project financings.

Dentons represents both lenders and borrowers in project finance transactions, regularly acting for Dutch banks, international financial institutions and energy companies. The practice is led by Marcel Janssen and Jacqueline Bell. Janssen is highly knowledgeable in energy sector project finance matters, handling cross-border deals involving battery storage and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Bell regularly advises lenders on borrowing base financings and transport sector transactions. Gerard Koster is a further key contact regarding the project financing of battery energy storage system assets.

DLA Piper‘s project finance practice brings a wealth of expertise regarding infrastructure and renewable energy assets. The team is well-equipped to advise clients on the financing of solar, storage and EV charging infrastructure projects. Team head Gerard Kneppers centres his practice on renewable energy-based project financings, including PPP and DFI projects and leveraged finance lending products. Kneppers also offers deep expertise on transactions in the solar power segment. Seréyo Bekkink also assists lenders and borrowers on energy sector finance transactions.

NautaDutilh fields a strong project finance practice which handles infrastructure, energy, real estate and PPP projects. Demonstrating deep expertise across the energy sector, a core area of focus for the team is solar, wind and LNG project financings. Leading the practice is Jaco Belder, who has a wide range of expertise across acquisition, asset, and project finance matters. Highly sought-after in the energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, maritime and mining sectors, Belder has experience representing a diverse array of lenders and sponsors. Co-head David van Ee focuses on PPP projects, assisting both Dutch and international clients.

Pels Rijcken specialises in advising the State of the Netherlands and other governmental and public authorities on PPP projects and PFI deals. The team brings experience across a diverse array of sectors, with a particular focus on infrastructure, energy and real estate assets. Co-leading the team is Mark Birnage, who centres his practice on the tendering and contracting of large-scale and high-value PPP projects and concessions. Also co-heading the practice is Jeanile Weyne, who handles the procurement and contracting of major construction projects.

Stek is well-versed in advising clients on the project finance of emerging asset classes. Complementing its engagement with energy assets such as biogas, geothermal and batteries, the team also regularly assists in the project finance of fibre and data centre projects. The team is jointly led by Herman Wamelink, who offers lenders and sponsors advice on energy and digital infrastructure financing deals; Sharon Kaufmann, who focuses on healthcare and hospitality finance; and Katinka van den Brink, who specialises in project finance transactions related to the energy transition.

Houthoff represents lenders and sponsors in complex and cross-border project finance mandates. The practice is led by Jessica Terpstra, who splits her time between London and Amsterdam. Terpstra advises on project financings in a variety of sectors including renewables and power, transport and marine infrastructure, and waste management. A construction and PFI expert, Michel Klijn assists on projects, procurement, and contracting matters.

Linklaters stands out for its wealth of cross-border knowhow on greenfield energy project finance as well as real estate development financings. Heading the team is Bram Bulter, who advises major Dutch and international financial institutions, funds, and corporates on the finance of green projects. The practice is overseen by Paul Kuipers, who acts for international lenders and trustees on the financing and restructuring of real estate and energy projects.

Van Doorne assists domestic, European, and US-based lenders and sponsors on cross-border project finance transactions, particularly in the real estate sector. Practice head Angelique Thiele advises clients on commercial real estate and development financing matters. Diederik Maessen handles energy and infrastructure project development and finance. Ariën van Heesen leads on real estate finance and project development matters. Supporting the team is finance transaction specialist Estelle van Heerden.