Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
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+32 2 533 59 11Chambers Review
Clifford Chance has a strong focus on advising clients on development and construction projects in the energy sector, assisting with grid infrastructure and power plants. The firm is particularly popular with Belgian energy companies. It additionally assists clients with negotiating joint venture agreements and various multi-jurisdictional matters.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised EuroAsia on the development of the EuroAsia Interconnector infrastructure and energy project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance offered excellent availability and responsiveness, always delivering work on time and ready to accelerate when required."
"The Clifford Chance team included the experts required to complete the work and coordinated internally in an efficient manner."
"Clifford Chance offered excellent availability and responsiveness, always delivering work on time and ready to accelerate when required."
"The Clifford Chance team included the experts required to complete the work and coordinated internally in an efficient manner."
Notable Practitioners
Xavier Remy is the managing partner of the Brussels office and head of the Belgian energy team at Clifford Chance. He advises clients on energy sector development projects, particularly in the renewables sector. Additionally, he assists with the energy regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.
"We highly appreciated the relevance and quality of Xavier's advice, as well as his great availability to adapt to the constraints of the client."
Patrice Viaene advises Belgian energy companies on construction mandates involving power plants and infrastructure projects. He also assists clients with negotiating joint venture agreements and offers additional expertise in the energy regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.
"Patrice's strong points are his excellent responsiveness and availability, strong commercial awareness and ability to tailor his advice to the client's business needs."