Energy
References
Projects
Advising on the project development of wind and solar energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS), including SPV structuring, drafting and negotiating project finance documentation as well as EPC, O&M and PPA contracts.
PPAs
Representing energy supply company Greenchoice in negotiations and complex litigation on power purchase agreements.
Litigation/Arbitration
Acting as counsel in large national and international litigation and arbitration proceedings on long-term energy contracts and carbon emissions trading.
Hydrogen
Advising Essent (part of E.ON Group) on its HyDeer hydrogen project.
Offshore Wind
Advising lenders on the project financing of offshore wind farms and energy consortia on wind project development (including regulatory, offshore grid connection, subsea cable crossing agreements and PPAs).
Geothermal
Advising Juva Westland on large heat infrastructure and geothermal projects for the horticulture greenhouse industry.
Infrastructure
Advising BBL Company (a joint venture of Uniper, Gasunie and Fluxys) on contracts for the gas interconnector between the UK and the Netherlands.
Carbon Emissions Trading
Advising CSC Global on carbon contracts and funds with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Macquarie.
Regulatory
Representing national grid operator TenneT in dispute resolution proceedings before the Authority for Consumer and Markets (ACM).
M&A
Advising the sellers of Energy Park Pottendijk on the share purchase transaction with Shell plc for a 120 MW combined wind-solar park.
We understand the rapid transformation of the energy & utilities industry and its challenge of delivering greater innovation at higher quality and lower cost. Embedded software and electronics, digitalisation and data-driven solutions are reshaping assets and networks, while clients are increasingly responsible for end-to-end lifecycle management rather than stand‑alone development and operations. Traditional procurement models are giving way to new ecosystems, in which seamless integration between development, production, maintenance, grid and storage is critical to commercial success.
HabrakenRutten is a trusted legal partner in this dynamic environment. Our multidisciplinary team advises across the full energy value chain, combining deep sector insight with top-tier legal expertise. We assist our clients in all matters relating to production, distribution, trading, storage, supply and consumption of energy, including (onshore and offshore) wind, solar, hydrogen, LNG, biogas and biomass, (sustainable) heat and biofuels, as well as CCS, carbon emissions trading, guarantees of origin and other energy-related products.
Legal500: “The team at HabrakenRutten stands out for its seamless integration of regulatory and transactional energy expertise. The group is very experienced in acting for a client base of domestic and multinational entities on both green and conventional energy projects.”
Chambers Europe: "HabrakenRutten has deep industry expertise. The team's sector knowledge gives it an edge in complex work."
HabrakenRutten is the initiator and global editor of the Chambers Renewable Energy Guide.
