Diederik Maessen

Advocaat | Partner

Diederik maakt deel uit van het Energy, Industry & Renewables team van Van Doorne. Hij heeft brede nationale en internationale ervaring met grootschalige energie- en infrastructuurprojecten.

Diederik adviseert klanten over alle aspecten van de waardeketen, waaronder commerciële contractering, fusies en overnames / JV structurering en projectfinanciering. Hij heeft een bijzondere focus op opkomende technologieën (zoals CCUS en waterstof), maar ook op duurzame energie, olie & gas, LNG, havens & terminals en nucleair. Tot de belangrijkste klanten van Diederik behoren toonaangevende industriële partijen, ontwikkelaars, infrastructuur- en energiefondsen, overheden en staatsdeelnemingen.

‘Diederik Maessen is the go-to figure when it comes to energy projects. He has excellent sector knowledge, vast corporate and finance experience and extensive contract writing experience. In addition, he has a very practical approach and is a pleasure to work with.’ ‘Diederik Maessen is an outstanding business partner, who I consider a trusted advisor, who is always aiming to help us as a client reach the best result. ’ ‘Diederik Maessen is a true energy projects specialist. He is very intelligent, understands the commercial and legal dynamics of a transaction and is able to translate complex legal issues into down-to-earth language. He is extremely pleasant to work with.’

Diederik Maessen Energy: Transactional

Financiering & Herstructurering Banking

Financiering & Herstructurering Capital Markets: Debts

Financiering & Herstructurering Project Finance

Financiering & Herstructurering Restructuring/Insolvency

'Their level of knowledge of the real estate finance practice is very high. The team works accurately and fast.’ ‘The team is very good at helping non-Dutch participants understand the local market and potential pitfalls.’ ‘Compared to other firms, Van Doorne offer more hands-on partner involvement. They are also cheaper, but the standard of service is equivalent or higher.’ ‘They are by far the best law firm we have worked with in the Netherlands.’ ‘The real estate finance team has a deep knowledge of the Dutch market that helps when it comes to providing financing. They are responsive and business oriented to bridge the gap in negotiations but clear on the red lines that it can’t be crossed. Angelique Thiele loves getting to the bottom of the issues to provide a sensible approach.’

Financiering & Herstructurering Banking & Finance: Lender or arranger side

'The team consists of pleasant and knowledgeable professionals.’

Financiering & Herstructurering Banking & Finance: Regulatory

‘The team is very experienced, knowledgeable and has a hands-on approach. Both legal and notary services are available.’ ‘They provide excellent customer services and are top of the class in the Dutch real estate finance industry.’ ‘The Van Doorne financing team is well known in the Dutch market and very experienced in finance transactions. The team can work fast, they are pragmatic and they able to get the deal done within the agreed timeframe.’

Financiering & Herstructurering Banking & Finance: Borrower side

‘Great in-depth knowledge of the Dutch asset management industry.’

Financiering & Herstructurering Investment Funds

"The team provide an excellent balance between theoretical positions, market standard and points achievable in the given circumstances" "Van Doorne lawyers have a very good understanding of our pinch points and are very good at tailoring their advice accordingly"

Financiering & Herstructurering Banking & Finance

‘They provide swift and spot-on advice, including alternative solutions and recommendations for the best way forward. In other words, the team not only gives legal advice but also guides you in a very professional way.’ ‘The team is responsive. It provides hands-on advice on a tactical level. Matters are being handled by a multidisciplinary team, with all relevant subject matter experts involved. The firm is able to engage international experts quickly too.’ ‘Outstanding expertise – the team is reliable, discreet, responsive and provides a quality service.’ ‘The team was very well integrated. The overall transaction was an exceedingly complex acquisition that had very complicated and integrated commercial relationships with third parties that all had to be negotiated in tandem and the Van Doorne team worked seamlessly to deliver an excellent product to enable us to complete the transaction.’

Ondernemingsrecht Commercial, corporate and M&A

Ondernemingsrecht M&A

'Experience is key in this profession and that’s what they have.’ ‘Very professional, fast, solutions-driven and available.’ ‘Van Doorne has one of the largest corporate teams in the Netherlands, paired with true knowledge of the PE houses’ focus points and demands. This stems from their elaborate PE practice.’ ‘Van Doorne is a reliable partner in terms of quality and reliability of the service and I never had any billing issues. They work in a focused and transparent way.’

Ondernemingsrecht Private Equity

"We know that matters will be handled by Van Doorne with excellence and a strong practical approach" "The team is very flexible and accessible" "Van Doorne resolves complex matters in a pragmatic way, keeping our best interests at heart"

Ondernemingsrecht Corporate/M&A: Mid-market

Team Energierecht

Diederik Maessen

Advocaat | Partner

Léone Klapwijk

Advocaat | Partner

Ellis Martens

Advocaat | Associate

Noortje van Bergeijk

Advocaat | Associate