Our Approach
Our energy practice forms part of the firm’s integrated service structure. It brings together the relevant expertise in regulatory, corporate, commercial, financing, competition, public law and disputes within one coordinated team on each matter.
This approach ensures continuity and clarity in the advice we provide on energy projects, which typically involve multiple legal disciplines from development through to operation and, where relevant, dispute resolution.
Our Expertise
Energy Projects, Infrastructure & Decarbonisation
- Legal support for the development and structuring of energy and utilities infrastructure projects, including generation, transmission and distribution.
- Battery and energy storage projects (BESS), including standalone and co-located systems, capacity market participation and revenue-stacking arrangements.
- Renewable and low‑carbon projects such as onshore and offshore wind, solar, biomass, hydrogen solutions and CCS/CCU, as well as decarbonisation strategies for energy‑intensive industries.
- Advice on public procurement procedures and PPP structures in the energy and utilities sector, from tender design and award to contract execution.
Regulatory, Public & Competition Law
- Advice on Belgian and EU energy regulatory frameworks, including electricity, gas and emerging energy vectors such as hydrogen, storage and flexibility mechanisms.
- Assistance with licensing, permits and authorisations, grid connection and access, tariffs, market rules and ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Guidance on subsidy and support schemes, and strategic interaction with public authorities.
- Advice on Belgian and EU competition law aspects of energy markets, including market design, merger control and cooperation or joint‑development agreements.
Corporate, Transactions & Financing
- Support on M&A transactions, asset deals, joint ventures and strategic partnerships involving energy, utilities and clean‑tech
- Advice on financing arrangements for energy projects, including structured and project‑based financing where relevant, as well as refinancing, restructuring and security packages.
- Energy‑focused legal due diligence, contractual structuring and risk allocation across the project lifecycle, including EPC, O&M, offtake and cooperation agreements.
Technology, Data & Sustainability
- Legal assistance for projects involving innovative and clean energy technologies, including smart grids, digitalisation, energy data management and connected infrastructure.
- Advice on ESG and sustainability‑related obligations, regulatory compliance, energy transition reporting and risk management under EU and national law.
Risk, Insurance & Dispute Resolution
- Representation in regulatory, competition and subsidy disputes, as well as administrative and judicial proceedings before national and EU authorities.
- Handling of contractual disputes, procurement challenges, construction‑related claims and liability issues relating to energy and infrastructure projects, including interim and urgent proceedings where required.
Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team delivers commercially grounded legal support to clients on energy and decarbonisation projects, working as a single team across regulatory, corporate, finance and disputes.
