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The AKD energy team is involved in a broad range of energy projects. Our expertise covers all the different stages of energy projects, from the choice of location right up to operations.

AKD’s Energy Sector team capabilities include:

Regulated markets and environment

  • Electricity Act, Gas Act, Heating Supply Act, Mining Act, Nuclear Energy Act, and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
  • Environmental, zoning and other permits
  • Subsidies (SDE++), state aid and competition

Corporate law

  • Notarial services / Incorporating a legal entity
  • Joint ventures and partnerships
  • Governance issues
  • M&A / Deal structuring

Financing

  • Bank financing (projects and enterprises)
  • Equity investment and loans (convertible/subordinated loans)
  • Other financing solutions and hybrid structures
  • Coordination with insolvency law
  • Contracting

Public procurement law

  • Building and maintenance contracts, supply contracts
  • PPS/PPP
  • Notarial services / ownership structures (including superficies and lease structures)

Tax aspects

  • Review tax aspects of financing solutions and investment structures

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Energy - Belgium

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

AKD boasts a highly respected energy department in Belgium. The law firm has a particular focus on solar and offshore wind projects, assisting with financings, acquisitions and public tender procedures, as well as the negotiation of power purchasing agreements. It is also regularly involved in electricity distribution and heating network matters, as well as carbon capture and storage projects. The AKD team delivers further strength in representing governmental bodies in regulatory challenges before Belgian courts.

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Work Highlights

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  • AKD advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on the preparation for the tender of the IJmuiden Ver Offshore Wind project in the Netherlands.

Strengths

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  • AKD is solution driven and exceptionally familiar with the complex Belgian offshore market. The team has in-depth knowledge and a holistic view.

    Energy respondentEurope

  • AKD's strengths are its hands-on approach and ability to see the next steps. The lawyers use their time wisely according to what has the most added value for me as a client.

    Energy respondentEurope

  • We value AKD's thorough knowledge of the energy field and its very skilled partners.

    Energy respondentEurope

  • AKD has a deep understanding of the sector and quickly grasps the perspectives of both parties. The lawyers are skilled at identifying bottlenecks and proactively proposing solutions to resolve them.

    Energy respondentEurope

  • AKD has in-depth knowledge and expertise, as well as the ability to explain complex matters in an understandable way.

    Energy respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Thomas Chellingsworth
    Thomas Chellingsworth

    Thomas Chellingsworth

    Thomas Chellingsworth is a market-leading energy specialist who often represents clients in contentious matters, such as challenges against the regulator's decisions. He additionally assists clients with energy development projects, particularly wind farms, power purchase agreements and matters concerning renewable energy subsidies.

    • It is a pleasure to work with Thomas Chellingsworth!

      Energy respondentEurope

    • Thomas Chellingsworth is a very knowledgeable lawyer who always offers valuable advice.

      Energy respondentEurope

    • Thomas Chellingsworth has a very high level of sophistication and is one of the pioneers of energy law in Belgium.

      Energy respondentEurope

    • Thomas Chellingsworth shows strong commercial awareness and aligns legal advice with our strategic and operational goals.

      Energy respondentEurope

    • The cooperation with Thomas is impeccable. I appreciate his quick and clever interventions at meetings. He always has a way to pinpoint the essence of a problem.

      Energy respondentEurope
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  • Christine Delagaye
    Christine Delagaye

    Christine Delagaye

    Christine Delagaye often assists clients with the development and financing of energy sector projects, particularly the development of new renewable energy power plants. She offers expertise in regulatory and contractual matters, with further skill in handling legal proceedings relating to offshore wind farm projects.

    • Christine Delagaye is an excellent lawyer.

      Energy respondentEurope

    • Christine Delagaye is an outstanding energy lawyer in Belgium with business acumen and a sophisticated, in-depth understanding of the offshore wind energy business and its political, market and technical ramifications.

      Energy respondentEurope

    • Christine Delagaye is really on top of her matters. She is very knowledgeable, responsive and always able to provide very insightful advice.

      Energy respondentEurope

    • Christine Delagaye delivers on time, has a very high level of sophistication and shows great commercial awareness.

      Energy respondentEurope
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