Energy

Ploum’s Energy Team is the heart of our practice. We are active in both traditional and renewable energy. Our team consists of experienced specialists with knowledge of all areas of law relevant to the energy sector. With our broad sector expertise, specialist knowledge and multidisciplinary approach, we can assist our clients in every lifecycle phase of their projects like no other. Our team focus puts us at the centre of developments in the constantly changing energy sector.

Governments and market players in the energy sector face the most complex and challenging decisions ever to work towards a sufficient, climate-neutral and affordable energy supply. Ploum's Energy Team is proud to be an advisor to many international and national market participants, including oil and gas companies, grid operators, producers, suppliers, storage facility operators, project developers and investors.

We offer full-service services for the energy sector, including strategic transactions (M&A and JVs, including private equity, venture capital and notarial), corporate (re)structuring, regulatory, environmental, real estate, construction, commercial contracting, dispute resolution and project finance. For tax matters, we have a network of Best Friends.

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How we can help you

  • M&A: (complex) mergers and acquisitions within the energy sector
  • Regulatory: advising on regulatory and competition law aspects
  • Financing and financial supervision: guiding and advising on financing structures and transactions and investments in sustainable energy projects, structuring green bonds, including supervisory law aspects and setting up sustainable funds
  • Permits, Environment & Safety: advising on permits, subsidies and HSEQ aspects in the construction and operation of production facilities, wind and solar farms, storage facilities, cables, pipelines and other real estate
  • Contracts: drafting of commercial (energy) contracts
  • Litigation: guidance and representation in administrative and civil proceedings
  • Notarial work: network registrations, establishment and transfer of rights in rem relating to installations (CHPs, transformer stations), cables and pipelines, solar installations and wind farms.

What others say

"Ploum's most important strength is its high-quality legal knowledge. Its accessibility and responsiveness are also excellent." - Chambers 2025

"Ploum has a very strong practice, with a very good track record. The team is very committed." - Chambers 2025

"We appreciate Ploum's level of dedication, availability and excellent work product. The team keeps up with developments." - Chambers 2025

‘Advice is practical and insightful. ’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2025

‘In-depth knowledge of the entire energy space - wind, solar BESS, hybrid and grid - which is necessary to oversee the entire spectrum of risks and liabilities. Ability to connect the dots in the industry which aids their clients.’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2025

‘Great team. The client service is always high, as is the quality of the advice. The firm is very strong with regards to all energy related matters. Client driven and very easy to work with.’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2025

‘Always fully at our disposal with the strength of the whole office. Giving practical advice and are really interested in the long term partnership.’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2025

‘Stephan Sluijters: always keen to deliver quality work fast. On the ball at all times. Focused and easy to work with. Very committed and strong in all aspects of energy related matters. Great to have Stephan on your side. Also excellent in board room advising.’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2025

‘Maayke Maas has a very broad knowledge base and brings practical experience with regulators.’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2025

Attorney at law, Partner

Stephan Sluijters

Expertises:  Corporate Law, Energy law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Energy,

Attorney at law, Partner

Maayke Maas-Cooymans

Expertises:  Administrative law, Environmental law , Energy law, Environmental criminal law, Energy, Enforcement and sanctions, BRZO,

Meet the team