Michel Chatelin is a senior partner based in Amsterdam, with over 30 years of legal experience specializing in energy law (EU and Dutch regulatory and project work), competition law, foreign direct investments, and commercial contracting. He is a recognized leader in the renewable energy sector, particularly in solar, wind, and clean tech, and brings deep expertise in antitrust investigations and compliance.
He works with a diverse client base, including major renewable energy developers, utilities, international consortia, public bodies, and healthcare institutions. His advisory extends to datacenter operators and waste management companies, reflecting a broad sectoral impact.
Michel Chatelin is admired by clients for his ingenuity as a practitioner, very creative in his solutions.
Michel leverages his extensive experience and network in the energy sector to deliver innovative, market-leading legal solutions that drive the energy transition and support sustainable growth. By combining deep regulatory knowledge with a proactive, business-oriented approach, he helps clients navigate complex challenges in renewable energy projects, competition law, and commercial contracts, ensuring they remain compliant and competitive. Michel collaborates with colleagues to foster a trusted, multidisciplinary environment, cross-selling services to maximize client value. For communities, he engages in thought leadership, speaking at industry events and contributing to publications, shaping policies and practices that advance sustainability and innovation.
A proactive adviser who looks beyond the legal framework to complex and fast-developing topics relating to the solar sector.
