Episode #6 Talking to Jan Jakob Peelen – energy and renewables

Europe: Nowadays, a real estate project that doesn’t somehow include renewables is unthinkable. Essential in this is getting the contract structure right. In the 6th episode of our series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Jan Jakob Peelen, author of the chapter “Energy and renewables” of the book Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts.

Electronic bills of lading: A welcome change but not without potential pitfalls

Netherlands: Electronic bills of lading (eBLS) have been gaining traction in the international markets, and trade commodity financiers are increasingly recognizing eBLs as valid collateral. The need for a secure and paperless way to manage cargo information in today’s markets is obvious, and eBLs seem to answer that need. But is there a downside?

Pulse Newsletter January 2025

Netherlands: Welcome to the January edition of the Pulse Newsletter of Dentons Amsterdam office.

In this inaugural edition, our Energy team discusses the recent ruling on internal netting (intern salderen), which will have a significant impact on energy projects in the Netherlands. They have also outlined important developments regarding the implementation of the European Renewable Energy Directive. Our Tax team has provided an update on the new Electricity Windfall tax, which has a filing deadline of 31 March 2025. Lastly, we have included insights on the designation of use in ground lease conditions as governmental bodies regularly use this instrument when issuing land for energy projects.