Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
Contact number
+32 2 743 43 43About
Provided by Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff has a market-leading energy practice in both Belgium and the Netherlands. Our key strengths in Belgium are the following:
1. We are involved in nearly all major and systemic developments in the energy sector.
Transactions: We have been involved in nearly all major greenfield renewable energy projects (and in particular all offshore wind farms in the Belgian sector of the North Sea) and in several major acquisitions of (operators of) large-scale generating plant.
Regulatory developments: Loyens & Loeff is involved in most major changes in the field of energy law, whether advising clients which are lobbying the authorities in respect of new laws, drafting legislative or regulatory texts as input for such lobbying, or assisting clients in disputes with regulators or in litigation over newly adopted and untested laws.
2. We combine the offering of a boutique energy practice, concentrating on sector-specific and often highly technical areas of the law with the broad coverage of a full-service one-stop-shop law firm and its international network.
Our day-to-day practice reflects the latest market and regulatory developments
Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff possesses an exceptional team with impressive expertise in the development and financing of renewable energy sector projects, often acting alongside the firm's banking team. The energy team also has a strong focus on contentious matters, including representing clients in challenges against the regulator, as well as disputes over energy pricing. The firm additionally advises clients on negotiating power purchase agreements and on regulatory matters, such as renewable energy subsidies.
Work Highlights
- Loyens & Loeff advised Celsius Waasland on the development of a solar carport project in one of its shopping centres.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Loyens & Loeff has an experienced and large team with all types of specialists to support the partners."
"They are detail-oriented, reactive and have good expertise."
"Loyens & Loeff has an experienced and large team with all types of specialists to support the partners."
"They are detail-oriented, reactive and have good expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Bram Devlies is an increasingly well-regarded lawyer who focuses on renewable energy projects, including offshore wind. He is also adept at offering advice on regulatory topics such as energy tariffs and supply agreements.
"Bram is a very good communicator and he is accurate in his work."
"He was willing to share time and knowledge with us, taking us step by step and replying to any questions we had. He was patient and demonstrated full skill on the matters."