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 offers attention to detail and good relationships.” - Chambers 2026

“The Ploum team knows the business and industry inside out and is able to advise on all aspects. The lawyers are very knowledgeable and provide great service.” - Chambers 2026

“Throughout the ranks and seniority, they deliver wonderful support.” - Chambers 2026

“Stephan Sluijters is a trusted adviser and a go-to person for energy-related work. He is very responsive and constantly delivers great advice.” - Chambers 2026

“Maayke is extremely hands on and razor sharp on legal issues. She is very good at discussing with internal business clients who may be less trained in legal matters. She really gets them to understand the legal issues and holds them by the hand.” - Chambers 2026

“Maayke Maas-Cooymans has been a great partner for years.” - Chambers 2026

“Maayke has a lot of knowledge and experience dealing with media-intensive cases.” - Chambers 2026

‘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 offers a wonderful combination of profound legal insight, strategic finesse, and composed leadership.’ – Legal 500 EMEA 2026

‘Stephan Sluijters is always ahead of the game and available. Great sparring partner in M&A strategies and seamless execution of transaction documentation. Pragamatic when possible, strict when needed. ’ – Legal 500 EMEA 2026

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, Seveso,

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