Ellis Martens

Attorney-at-law | Senior Associate
EM

Ellis works in the Corporate/M&A practice group and specialises in energy law. She advises Dutch and international clients on matters relating to sustainability, energy and industry. She guides clients on regulatory and supervisory matters, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and disputes. She keeps a close eye on the fast-moving technological and economic developments that continuously influence the legal landscape.

  • Specialisation Course Energy Law (NeVER)
  • LL.M. Private Law (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
  • LL.M. Togamaster (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
  • LL.B. Dutch Law (Tilburg University)
  • Exchange Programme (University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, United States)
  • Admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2020

Expertise

Corporate/M&A
Mergers and acquisitions are among the most transformative decisions a business can make – whether driven by ambitions for growth, entry into new markets, evolving industry dynamics or long-term investment objectives. These transactions demand clear insight and the ability to navigate legal and regulatory complexity across jurisdictions.
Energy & Industry
Investments in wind and solar energy, biorefining and large-scale energy storage are all here to stay. CO2 emissions have to be reduced, which means that production processes need to be more efficient. This requires significant investment on the part of the industry.