Claire van der Hoeven specialises in the energy and infrastructure sector, advising clients on public law, regulation and corporate matters and representing clients in legal proceedings. Claire brings her knowledge of administrative law and her energy sector expertise together in De Brauw’s transaction practice, making her particular skillset unique and invaluable.
Claire is an excellent sparring partner, a strong negotiator in regulatory affairs and successful litigator in complex civil and administrative law matters.
In the field of public law, Claire focuses on market regulation, public enforcement, environmental law and spatial planning matters. In addition to advising clients on the regulatory aspects (including permitting) of infrastructure and energy projects, she represents clients in negotiations with regulatory authorities at all levels of government, such as the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets and the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate and in litigation before civil and administrative courts (both at the Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal, and the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State).
Claire’s advice portfolio covers mergers and acquisitions, and controlled auctions within the energy and infrastructure sectors.
17 September 2020
29 March 2020
Declaring a state of emergency in the Netherlands – what additional powers for government?
28 January 2020
12 July 2018
Dutch Climate Bill and Outline Climate Agreement: it’s not easy being green
12 July 2018
Dutch Council of State clarifies when public authority should caution in fine procedures
17 May 2018
Administrative warnings as part of legal sanctions regimes can now be challenged
15 February 2018
Government may have greater duty to make public documents provided by external parties
18 January 2018
2018 to see further government action on cleaner environment
16 November 2017
General Court annuls Commission’s decision to clear Liberty Global / Ziggo deal
13 June 2017
Preliminary questions on Dutch Nitrogen Approach Programme: what to do in the meantime
12 April 2017
Preliminary questions on Dutch Nitrogen Approach Programme: what to do in the meantime
13 February 2017
Progress report shows EU likely to achieve 20% renewables goal in 2020
13 February 2017
17 November 2016
Legal Aspects of EU Energy Regulation: The consolidation of Energy Law Across Europe
13 July 2016
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – July 2016
15 June 2016
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – May / June 2016
13 April 2016
Council of State ruling widens legal protection of competitors
13 April 2016
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – February / March 2016
15 February 2016
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – December 2015 / January 2016
15 February 2016
More clarity on intended timeline for Dutch offshore wind farms tender
9 December 2015
Increase of maximum fines under Electricity Act 1998 and Gas Act one step closer
9 December 2015
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – November 2015
11 November 2015
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – October 2015
13 October 2015
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – September 2015
12 October 2015
STROOM moving ahead: bill adopted by Second Chamber of Dutch parliament
9 September 2015
BRZO 2015: division and threshold values of hazardous substances changes
8 July 2015
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – July 2015
10 June 2015
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – June 2015
29 May 2015
More clarity on tender conditions 2015 and risks for offshore wind parks
14 April 2015
Bill on offshore wind energy expected to take effect on 1 July 2015
14 April 2015
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – March 2015
11 March 2015
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – February 2015
11 March 2015
Draft Decree electricity and gas (STROOM) now open for consultation
9 February 2015
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – January 2015
14 January 2015
14 January 2015
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – December 2014
10 December 2014
STROOM: draft bill amending electricity and gas legislation revised following consultation
8 December 2014
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – November 2014
11 November 2014
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – October 2014
10 July 2014
Energy law in brief – new case law, regulation and articles – June 2014
31 March 2014
11 March 2014
28 February 2014
30 November 2013
31 October 2013
Newsletter Railway Legislation No.10 (27 September-31 October)
26 September 2013
17 August 2013
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