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The supply of energy is what drives our economy. The call for sustainability, increasing globalisation and the arrival of new market participants have created a tense playing field and a demand for attorneys who know the lay of the land. Pels Rijcken has a team of energy specialists who speak the language of this sector and have a clear understanding of the issues involved.

Energy is a highly dynamic sector with little regard for the traditional boundaries of areas of law, such as administrative law, environmental law, competition law and contract law. Yesterday’s standard practice may be outdated today and even prohibited tomorrow. Conversely, regulations still in the making can create new opportunities, with the realisation of energy transition, for example. Pels Rijcken's attorneys keep a close eye on these developments.

The energy law team advises on issues in every link of the energy chain. Main themes include advice on energy contracts, energy regulation procedures and renewable energy projects, including geothermal heat, CHP, heat networks, solar energy, wind energy and energy storage.

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Reference work on the Heating Supply Act and the heating supply regulatory framework, including the latest bill before the Dutch parliament. If you would like to learn about the consequences of the bill, you can request a copy of the reference work.

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