Facts and figures

GCELS quick facts

• The first and largest centre for energy law in the Netherlands (established 2007)
• In-house energy, climate and sustainability law expertise
• Chair in energy law (Lorenzo Squintani, since 2021; Martha Roggenkamp, from 2005 to 2021)
• About 30 researchers from the Faculty of Law
• Several postdocs and numerous PhD students
• Energy and Climate Law Alumni Association
• Research grants from multiple public and private funds (e.g. H2020, NWO, TKI, EDGaR, CATO2, Gasunie, RWE)
• Academic education in energy and climate law: Master in Energy and Climate Law, an Advanced Master by the North Sea Energy Law Partnership and a postdoctoral course (Energierecht in de praktijk)
• In-company courses on energy and climate law
• Participates in Groningen Energy and Sustainability Programme & New Energy Coalition
• Members of GCELS participate in the Faculty’s research line Law on Energy and Sustainability