Claire advises energy companies, grid operators, project developers, investors and industrial companies on regulatory and public law matters across the energy and infrastructure sector. Her practice focuses on energy regulation, public enforcement, permitting, environmental law, and spatial planning. She supports clients throughout the lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects, helping them navigate the legal and regulatory challenges arising from the energy transition, evolving market frameworks and increasing pressure on critical infrastructure. 

In addition, Claire advises on the regulatory aspects of mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and controlled auction processes within the energy sector. She regularly represents clients in negotiations with regulatory authorities and governmental bodies, as well as in proceedings before civil and administrative courts. 

Drawing on extensive experience in the Dutch energy market, Claire combines regulatory, transactional and contentious expertise to provide pragmatic and commercially focused advice on complex matters. Clients particularly value her ability to translate regulatory developments into clear strategies and practical solutions. 

Prior to joining Loyens & Loeff, Claire was counsel at HabrakenRutten and previously worked in the energy practice of De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek. She is recognised by Chambers Europe as an Up and Coming lawyer in Energy & Natural Resources: Regulatory, where she is described as "a major talent in regulatory energy matters". Legal 500 also highlights her experience across both energy regulatory and energy M&A matters. 

Commenting on her appointment, Claire said: 

"I was attracted by Loyens & Loeff's outstanding energy and infrastructure practice, its highly regarded lawyers throughout the firm, and the firm's size and client base. When I met my future colleagues, who were pleasant to talk to and shared my views on the energy and infrastructure sectors, I knew joining was the right decision." 

Claire added: 

"The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving. New legislation, such as the Dutch Energy Act, Heat Act and Environment and Planning Act, continues to reshape the market. Combined with challenges such as grid congestion and the growing need for critical infrastructure, clients increasingly require legal advisers who can help translate regulatory developments into practical and commercially viable solutions." 

The appointment further strengthens Loyens & Loeff's multidisciplinary Energy & Infrastructure practice, which advises clients across the full spectrum of legal and tax issues connected to the energy transition, infrastructure development and strategic investments.