Uniquely positioned to advise across the whole energy spectrum

We know energy – in all of its forms. Our Energy practice is one of De Brauw’s core practices, supported by a cross-disciplinary group of more than 55 lawyers. The work we do together alongside our clients puts us at the centre of today's most critical energy projects, transactions, regulatory matters, and high-stake disputes. Our multidisciplinary and cross-border approach makes us a trusted force in all aspects of the global energy transition. From our headquarters in Amsterdam, we are a European energy powerhouse with global reach and active in all strategic aspects of the energy transition.

The core of our expertise lies in our long-standing relationships with leading government entities engaged in national and international energy infrastructure projects, as well as with key players in the energy sector. This gives us a unique depth of experience across the energy spectrum. From oil & gas (including LNG) and nuclear to renewable sources (onshore & offshore wind, solar, heat, biomass), carbon storage, and hydrogen, we provide comprehensive guidance with unmatched capabilities.

Our clients turn to us as the go-to experts for their most significant energy challenges and opportunities because we are the only law firm in the Netherlands that seamlessly integrates in-house expertise in transactions, regulation, litigation and arbitration, and criminal enforcement. We are the only firm in the Netherlands to be ranked first tier in Energy and Natural Resources by both Chambers and Legal 500.

An outstanding energy practice with an exceptionally broad scope of expertise. Clients highlight the team's 'large network and coordination skills'.

Chambers Europe, 2024

Insights

28 February 2025

CJEU issues important decision on cross-border patent injunctions

On 25 February 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) answered preliminary questions in a long-awaited ruling in a case between BSH Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH) and Electrolux AB (Electrolux). The ruling clarifies certain aspects regarding cross-border patent injunctions against defendants domiciled in an EU member state and seems to broaden the possibilities of cross-border injunctions.
28 February 2025

First month of Trump presidency signals shifts in DOJ white-collar enforcement priorities

In the first month since the inauguration, the Trump administration issued a series of executive orders and memoranda that direct the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to pause enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and that put a strong emphasis on fighting cartels and transnational criminal organisations (TCO). While the directives clearly represent a dramatic break from past DOJ priorities and several issues remain as "known unknowns," it bears emphasizing that they do not change the validity and enforceability of the underlying laws, including the FCPA, sanctions, export controls and terrorism offenses.
27 February 2025

Omnibus Proposal amending CSRD, CSDDD and Taxonomy Regulation published

In recent years, several policy publications – including the Commission's Better Regulation Agenda (2021), the Draghi Report on the Future of European Competitiveness (2024), and the Commission's Competitiveness Compass (2025) – have voiced concerns and proposed measures to ensure that regulatory requirements do not hinder the EU's competitiveness.

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