About Paulien Neven
An associate at AKD, Paulien Neven is part of the Energy Team in the firm's Brussels office. Her specialist area of expertise is the energy transition and regulatory energy issues, with a focus on the rules regulating energy infrastructure, the organisation of markets and authorities, and the legal aspects of sustainable energy and decarbonisation projects.
Paulien assists clients with their efforts to comply with sector-specific energy regulations, focusing specifically on the implementation of renewable energy projects, the development of energy infrastructure, and the integration of decarbonisation technologies. Her services include negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts, from development, construction and maintenance contracts to energy procurement contracts. She also represents clients in proceedings before the Constitutional Court, the Council of State, and the Market Court.
Paulien has ample experience handling public private partnerships (PPPs) and project finance projects. Her expertise extends to financial law (including project finance), insurance and corporate law, advising clients on the legal aspects of partnerships, corporate governance and compliance within the energy market.